The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the launch of its 2034WARD campaign, a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the power of sports and fitness in the United States. 

National Park Trust announced the recipients of this year’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program. 

FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia, FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and Stand Together Foundation unveiled Yes, Coach!, an initiative to harness cultural milestones like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 to drive social impact through youth sports mentorship.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Voting Members to the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC). 

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced a new round of Trail Accelerator Grants. 

The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced recipients for its four annual awards recognizing organizations and leaders who have made significant contributions toward advancing social impact efforts through the game of soccer. 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support outdoor recreation in communities recovering from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to expand its collaboration with DaVita, a leading provider of comprehensive kidney care, to advance chronic disease education and prevention for individuals and their families who are either managing or at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). 

OIA President Kent Ebersole released a statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, which threaten the safety, maintenance, and overall visitor experience on America’s public lands.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has released the results of its Quarterly Pulse Survey for Q4 2024, providing valuable insights into industry trends and performance benchmarks.