Beyond Ball

Beyond the Ball is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization employs 12 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. Founded in 2000, Beyond the Ball focuses on utilizing sports as a tool for community transformation. They offer a variety of programs designed to empower youth and foster positive change in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods. These programs encompass sports leagues and clinics, leadership development classes, experiential trips, mentoring opportunities, and community events that aim to inspire civic engagement and positive change. Beyond the Ball's approach goes beyond simply providing recreational activities. Their programs are designed to equip youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful leaders and active contributors to their community. The organization proudly highlights its alumni, many of whom have pursued higher education, settled in the West Side, and contributed to the revitalization of their neighborhoods. For more information about Beyond the Ball and its initiatives, visit their website at beyondtheball.org.