Soccer for Social Change
EST. 2009
WHAT WE DO
Foster a powerful community, built around soccer, that includes individuals affected by homelessness, displacement, and conflict, as well as coaches, mentors, volunteers, and community partners.
Use a team platform and our soccer-based curriculum to provide a space for players to develop skills that bridge soccer, the street, and life – ultimately aiming to support our players in their goals regarding jobs, education, housing, health and restored relationships.
OUR PLAYERS
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Homeless
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Spending nights in the street, outside, encampments, shelters, transitional housing program or couchsurfing
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Recently transitioned into more stable housing after being housing insecure
​Newcomers
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Unaccompanied immigrant young adults
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Recent refugee
Adults of all gender identities
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We work with younger ages through partnerships
VISION & VALUES
COMMUNITY
Among players, volunteers, donors, and employees; we aim to foster a safe and welcoming family with respect and concern for everyone’s well-being.
INNOVATION
We fundamentally believe in seeking out new ways and partnerships to address issues and push new boundaries of what is possible in homeless services and through sport.
CO-OPERATION
The linchpin of our programming is fostering healthy, trusting relationships to positively impact individuals and communities.
INSPIRATION
We recognize that accomplishments on and off the field of play can be sources of inspiration for others, and we try to create a space for sharing stories that demonstrate the best of the human spirit.
THE STREET SOCCER SEATTLE MISSION
To foster the camaraderie, community and confidence central to the sport of soccer to empower homeless individuals to find greater success and peace in there lives.
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To teach skills, develop community, and deliver practical support to homeless youth and adults to help them live self-sufficient lives.
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To raise awareness and unite communities towards the goal of ending homelessness in Seattle.
OUR TEAM
We are an all volunteer organization led by a team passionate about soccer, homelessness, and building community among both.
