Youth Development, Sports & Recreation

Not Just Child’s Play: Susan Fitter Harris, Apr 20, 2018; Kids can’t thrive without places to play. LISC and the NFL have been making those places possible for 20 years.
2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Jul 3, 2017; Tracking the well-being of children across the U.S.
Getting the most from sports, arts and culture: Eileen Figel, Apr 30, 2012; Ten tips to engage residents, reclaim community space and develop leadership.
Turning community service for youth into service learning: Bonnie Rosenberg, Feb 27, 2012; With a bit of preparation, a project can become much more than just a day to volunteer.
Can sports build neighborhoods?: By Patrick T. Reardon, May 2, 2011; The mission of Beyond the Ball is "to harness the power of sport to help people transform their community, not escape it."
Athletic programming is grassroots ... and comprehensive: By Keri Blackwell, Mar 16, 2011; Targeted athletic programming is grassroots, and it’s comprehensive, a strategy that includes real estate, schools and parks, health and safety, the arts and—yes—recreation.