About

 

Our Mission:

Whisper Community aims to provide equitable access to youth sport participation for athletes in Southwest Washington by helping families overcome financial barriers that inhibit participation.

 

Why our mission matters:

Physical exercise is a vital component in a child’s life. Whilst the physical benefits of working out are well understood, regular exercise has also been proven to yield a long list of mental and social benefits - leading to better results in the classroom and a resilient sense of self-esteem.

Unfortunately, children who are brought up in economically challenged environments are less likely to be able to participate in sports to the same extent as many of their peers. By minimizing financial barriers often faced by low-income households, Whisper Community is able to expand access to the benefits of youth sports for a broader array of young athletes.

 

We Achieve Our Goal by:

  • The Everybody Runs! grant sponsors athletes in a plethora of ways, which may include providing equipment, subsidizing travel, or helping with registration expenses.

  • The Whisper Community grant supports local school and club teams by subsidizing expenses such as services, uniforms, equipment, travel, and more.

  • The Senior Scholarship supports graduating athletes who have exemplified Whisper Community’s values of sportsmanship and community.