Active Youth Initiative collects gently used sports equipment from local families and gets it directly into the hands of kids who need it most.
Three easy steps — no heavy lifting required on your end. I handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters.
List what equipment your kids have outgrown. Takes under 2 minutes — no account needed.
I'll personally coordinate a free local pickup from your home. You don't lift a finger.
Every item is checked for safety and quality before distribution. Only game-ready gear goes out.
Equipment goes directly to under-resourced children and youth programs across our neighborhood.
We accept all kinds of gently used sports gear. If it's safe, functional, and ready for a second play — we want it.
I'm a junior at Santa Monica High School and a lifelong soccer player. Sports taught me discipline, confidence, and how to show up for others. Not every kid gets that chance — and I want to change that.
I started AYI because I believe no child should be kept on the sidelines by the price of equipment. By connecting neighbors who have gear to spare with kids who need it, we build a stronger, more equitable community — one donation at a time.
"My goal is to make it as easy as possible for neighbors to pass down their gently used equipment to the next generation of players."
Your old equipment could be the reason a child falls in love with a sport. The form takes 2 minutes. The pickup is free. The impact is real.
Fill out the quick form below to list what you have. I'll reach out to schedule a free pickup at a time that works for you. Every single item goes directly to a child in our community.
Open the Donation Form →Whether you want to donate, collaborate, or just learn more about the initiative — reach out anytime.