The All-Sports Ministry of PA NJ & DE - Executive Summary Start-Up Budget & Prospectus

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Shared-use can be an effective strategy for reducing these race- and income-based health disparities by increasing opportunities for physical activity. Because it makes use of existing facilities, shared-use is a particularly potent tool in under-resourced neighborhoods, where a lack of funding, and/or lack of open spaces, prevents the development of new recreational venues. Although shared-use is most often used as a strategy to increase physical activity, opportunities on school grounds, other government agencies, community- and faithbased organizations are successfully implementing other types of shared-use arrangements. Examples include creating recreational opportunities with non-traditional partners such as Churches, Municipalities, School Districts, etc. Addressing Liability Concerns One of the most common reasons given when schools or community organizations don’t move forward with a shared-use relationship is the fear that they will be liable (legally responsible) in the event that someone is injured or property is damaged. Sometimes this fear of liability is a very real hurdle and complicates potential shareduse opportunities. Other times it is merely a perception of fear that can be easily overcome with the right tools. Regardless, liability is a complex legal issue and should be addressed in any shared-use agreement. All 50 states have their own laws governing liability, and all offer some legal protections (sometimes called “immunity”) for public entities like schools in the event of an injury or property damage that occurs on public property. Some states have strong protections for public entities while other states have more limited protections. [Moreover], using prudent risk management strategies, such as regularly inspecting and maintaining property, carrying the proper insurances, and distributing legal risk through shared use agreements, parties can often overcome any liability concerns that potentially stand in the way of achieving a successful shared use partnership. Our Program [A recent] analysis, compiled by the [Philadelphia]'s Sports-based Youth Development task force, concluded that youth who participate in sports and physical activity have better grades, a better attitude toward school work, better attendance, and are more likely to complete school. They are also less likely to take drugs, drink alcohol, engage in risky sex, smoke cigarettes, and commit or fall victim to violence. "Healthier children are more likely to complete school, which in turn increases opportunities in adulthood and positively impacts social mobility," it said. The report came after nine months of work by the task force, led by Otis Hackney, the city's chief education officer; Michael DiBerardinis, its managing director; and David Montgomery, chairman of the Phillies. Page 8 of 45
"We need everyone that has had their life changed by a coach, who saw the difference that sports made in their child, or who even just cares about the future of this city, to engage in this effort," it said. In some cities like ours, only an estimated twenty-five percent (25%) of metro youth participate in organized sports for reasons other than ability, (rendering them ineligible for participation in school programs), whereas the suburban rate of participation is [nearly] 85% to 90%. In contrast to the metro area, suburbs generally have a full array of youth sports with strong financial support. This disparity robs urban youth of opportunities for physical activity, coaching, being part of a team, learning skills, and substantial time away from “negative” neighborhood influences (i.e. drugs, violence, or sexual activities). Clinical studies also show that sports and recreation programs can help young people establish lifelong healthy, physical activity patterns. 2 Regular physical activity can wardoff life-threatening diseases, reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, help control weight and obesity, and build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. Perhaps more than anyplace else, the children in the city’s core must have the opportunity for a successful start in education and sports, regardless of age, race, gender, family composition, income or community. In response to this significant disparity, The All-Sports Ministry was established to provide the sports programming necessary for our neighborhood children to have equal opportunity to participate in organized sports. This project is also intended to “marry” the academic excellence created through The Transformative Justice Project of Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware by offering each TJP participant the chance to participate in a sports activity of their own choosing. Our ultimate objective will always be to dramatically reduce the personal, social, and economic harm caused by substance abuse, tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, street crime and recidivism. We work with local Faith and Community-Based groups, Schools, Courts, Police, Universities, and other additional interested Stakeholders in developing and sustaining these programs and projects. We turn the improbable into the exceptional! 2 https://civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP44Fullinwider.pdf Page 9 of 45
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