Sports Matter Celebrates 10 Years with Harlem Lacrosse

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation

highlights Harlem Lacrosse for the 10th Anniversary of the Sports Matter Campaign

In 2014, Harlem Lacrosse was honored to receive one of the first grants from the DICK'S Foundation and its Sports Matter Program. With this support, we embarked on a mission to uplift students through academic coaching, social-emotional enrichment, lacrosse instruction & competition, and post-secondary pathing guidance.

Over the years, we’ve expanded to multiple cities, and had the privilege of making a difference in the lives of thousands of amazing student-athletes. Reconnecting with Jordany Baltazar and Dyjae Pearson, two athletes featured in the Sports Matter campaign a decade ago, reminds us of just how special our work is. Witnessing their growth into confident, college graduates with bright futures ahead is what drives us forward. They serve as inspiring alumni to those who have come after them and will be part of the Harlem Lacrosse forever.

Thank you to the DICK'S Foundation for believing in our mission and supporting us in playing the long game.

Together, we're creating lasting change.