Urban Youth Sports (UYS)

Charged with solving the health crisis facing Boston�s youth, Urban Youth Sports (UYS) provides physical activity and healthy development programming. UYS provides the leadership and the partnerships necessary to affect the lives of Boston�s urban youth through sports. Since its inception more than 14,000 youth have been impacted, and in the past two years more than 1,600 new sport and recreation opportunities have been created.

UYS improves the health and well-being of urban youth through physical activity and healthy development initiatives. UYS facilitates collaborations between communities and their children, develops standards of physical activity and health, creates sports opportunities and programs, and offers life skills training and healthy development initiatives. In addition, through research, education and advocacy of physical activity and health issues, UYS has been able to inspire widespread change in urban communities regionally, nationally and internationally.

UYS is supported by a Corporate Advisory Board and Community Board, which has helped to connect youth with increased resources and opportunities. Through collaboration, the individuals on each board are making huge strides to promote the health and well being of Boston's youth.

For more information please contact Linda Keefe.