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Up2Us Sports Awarded $2.1 Million in AmeriCorps ...

AmeriCorps announced that Up2Us Sports would once again receive critical funding for our national service coach program. Since 2009, AmeriCorps funding has allowed us to train and support over 3,900 coaches to significantly impact the lives of nearly 100,000 young people.

Up2Us Sports Awarded $2.1 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for 2024-25 National Coach Program
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Paul Caccamo
Up2Us Sports at 14!

Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate 14 incredible years of Up2Us Sports! Since our inception, we have been committed to empowering young people through the power of sports, national service and mentorship.

Up2Us Sports at 14!
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2021-2022 Annual Report

We hope you will read our latest Annual Report and we thank you for your support in helping us provide underserved youth with a coach who cares about them. This report covers our 2021-2022 program and fiscal year.

2021-2022 Annual Report
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[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards ...

The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards—an initiative that aims to identify and fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States—honors a 2022 winner, Up2Us Sports.

[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards Features Up2Us Sports
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Paul Caccamo
Lucky #13: Another Up2Us Sports Anniversary

Today, January 12th, 2023 is our 13th Anniversary, and we are expecting to have more impact in the year ahead than ever before. We will serve more kids, recruit more coaches, support more VISTAs (front office-based service members) and help more sports-based youth development programs across the country.

Lucky #13: Another Up2Us Sports Anniversary
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Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

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Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Through Taleek Norman’s multiple AmeriCorps service terms through Up2Us Sports as a Coach and VISTA at NYC’s Equity Design, he has become a pillar of his community, catalyzing teamwork and personal development both among his students and fellow coaches.

Up2Us Coaches Sergio, Frank and Hugo Named Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year

Up2Us Coaches Sergio, Frank and Hugo Named Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Instagram

Up2Us Sports Field Champion Coaches Sergio, Frank, and Hugo were three of five Dodgers Dreamteam coaches named a 2024 Dodgers Dreamteam Coach of the Year.

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

In honor of the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11, and as part of AmeriCorps’ National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Up2Us Sports NYC Coach Team participated in a First Responder Training with World Cares Center. 

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VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Hidden Gems: Meet Samantha Griffin of Up2Us Sports

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VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Hidden Gems: Meet Samantha Griffin of Up2Us Sports

VoyageBaltimore - a publication known for sharing Baltimore's most inspiring stories - featured Up2Us Sports Training Manager Samantha Griffin in their Hidden Gems column.

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Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

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Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

The current Congress is considering a proposal that would zero out funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency that supports national service, and a funder of Up2Us Sports since our inception. Up2Us Sports Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo made this statement in response to the proposed funding cuts.

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PennSERVE Grant Continues To Support Coach-Mentors in Pennsylvania

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PennSERVE Grant Continues To Support Coach-Mentors in Pennsylvania

For the ninth consecutive year, Up2Us Sports has received funding from PennSERVE, Pennsylvania’s state service commission. For the 2024-2025 year, the grant will support 10 Up2Us Sports coaches across Philadelphia, as well as economically vulnerable suburbs.

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