Scotts Announces Partnership with Every Kid Sports
Brand Holds Event to Launch $150k+ Grant Funding Sports for More than 800 Kids
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 15, 2024 — Scotts has kicked off a multi-year partnership with Every Kid Sports, a national nonprofit organization, to financially support income-restricted families by funding youth sports registration fees through The Every Kid Sports Pass, with the goal to provide expanded access to natural green spaces.
“Scotts believes in the power of the outdoors and connecting kids and their families to green spaces to play, thrive, learn and grow and we’ve been dedicated to this mission for more than a decade,” John Sass, Vice President, Chief Creative Officer of ScottsMiracle-Gro, says. “We’re proud to be partnering with Every Kid Sports to help more kids enjoy youth sports because we are all mentally, physically and emotionally stronger when we are able to get outdoors and enjoy natural green spaces.”
Scotts will award a grant totaling at least $150K by 2026 to fund registration fees for approximately 800 kids in areas including Columbus, Phoenix, and Philadelphia.
To bring this partnership to life and celebrate the joy of getting outside and playing on natural grass, Scotts hosted a Soccer Field Day in Columbus on Friday, July 12th. Scotts, alongside athletes from the Columbus Crew, hosted Every Kids Sports families for a soccer clinic which helped more than 60 kids get outside and get active with Crew 2 players. The event took place on the natural turf field at McFerson Commons, as a part of the Columbus Crew’s Summer of Soccer Fan Fest.
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About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.9 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.
With approximately $3.9 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.
About Every Kid Sports
Every Kid Sports, a national 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to providing financial support to ensure all children have access to youth sports. By breaking down financial barriers, Every Kid Sports helps kids build confidence, cultivate teamwork skills, and enjoy the numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits of sports participation. Every Kid Sports boasts the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is an Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit everykidsports.org.
Every Kid Sports, a national 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to providing financial support to ensure all children have access to youth sports. By breaking down financial barriers, Every Kid Sports helps kids build confidence, cultivate teamwork skills, and enjoy the numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits of sports participation. Every Kid Sports boasts the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is an Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit everykidsports.org.
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