"Across the country, sporting events bring individuals of all backgrounds together. Whether its summer nights at a baseball game, or winter evenings in a hockey arena, sports have the ability to unify a population through shared fandom and experience.
With growing costs and a high demand, these events may not be as readily available to some members of a community's population. Pittsburgh, however, is at the forefront of changing this trend, headed by the Tickets for Kids Foundation."
There is no greater way to understand the impact of a TFK experience than directly from the Kids themselves. Connect with our agency partners through Mission Moments.
Edition: September 7, 2017
Agency: 2017 Summer Programs in Pittsburgh
Event: PNC Park Tours
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
PNC Park is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and offers stadium tours throughout the year. TFK partners with the stadium to offer TFK Kids an exclusive look inside the park. Tour guides take groups just about everywhere in the ballpark, including the Pirates Clubhouse, Batting Cage, Dugout, Field, and Press Box…all this with the skyline of downtown Pittsburgh in the backdrop.
All summer long these tours have sparked interest in baseball, opened geographic boundaries to downtown Pittsburgh, inspired children to ask questions, and exposed kids to something new.
There is no greater way to understand the impact of a TFK experience than directly from the Kids themselves. Connect with our agency partners through Mission Moments.
Edition: August 24, 2017
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region
Event: ProCamp: Soccer Camp
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Kisha is a Big Sister with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region in Philadelphia. Without Tickets for Kids, she never would have been able to take her Little Sister to soccer camp.
"My Little is super shy!” Kisha told us. “She told me a couple of times she was scared to attend the soccer camp, but I assured her that I would be there and she would have a great time.”
Participation in day-camp programs can have a significant effect on the attitudes of children attending. A national study of more than 3,500 children found that children, ages 10 to 16, demonstrated positive changes in their attitudes and perceptions regarding education, self-perceptions, and sportsmanship at the end of the program…even though it was only one day long!
“Everyone at the soccer camp was so friendly, from the coaches to the children to the parents in the stands! My Little indeed had a great time, what an experience! We appreciate all that you guys did, thank you Tickets for Kids.”
Way to go Kisha for helping your Little overcome her fear and enjoy camp.
Join us on September 14, 2017, at The Sweat Pants Dance to celebrate the sports and recreational moments making a difference for TFK Kids all year long.
The opportunities that TFK provides are more than fun and games and can have a big impact on the at-risk population the program reaches.
A day at the ballpark is often a great opportunity for families to share quality time together. Did you know that families who recreate together tend to be closer, more cohesive and improve their chances of staying together? TFK opportunities encourage family participation whenever possible.
An outing with TFK encourages more than cheering from the stands. TFK Kids become active participants in their home communities, joining thousands of others locals can generate a new sense of community pride.
When young people feel good about themselves they operate more effectively and productively in our communities, families, and schools. Being out in the community encourages social engagement and overcoming personal challenges.
September 14, 2017
THANK YOU for putting on your favorite fitness wear and joining TFK to celebrate the opportunities you help provide for kids to run, jump, skip, hop, dance, dangle, and move!
There is no greater way to understand the impact of a TFK experience than directly from the Kids themselves. Connect with our agency partners through Mission Moments.
Edition: June 23, 2017
Agency: New Outlook Academy
Event: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for some #Summerfun? Maybe the experience of these TFK Kids from New Outlook Academy will inspire you to head outdoors this season.
“We had a great time at Phipps! From the moment we walked through the first set of doors, the girls were blown away by all the trees and flowers that surrounded them. We made our way through all of the different rooms, seeing the many displays that the conservatory had to offer. A favorite of the students was the room of orchids, the bonsai tree display, and the cactus room. The edible plant room was also a hit; the girls were curious to see the plants that their chocolate, coffee, and sugar come from! Since it was such a nice day outside, we took our time walking through the outdoor gardens and taking in the view of the city.”
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens was founded in Pittsburgh in 1893 and has a number of formal gardens and various species of exotic plants like the bonsai trees these TFK Kids enjoyed!
Executive Director, Jason J. Riley, joined Our Regions Business to share why the Pittsburgh-based non-profit merged with Minnesota-based Tix for Tots to put more tickets into the hands of kids across the country.
Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and all the attendees who supported the 8th Annual Tickets for Kids Golf Classic
Monday, July 17, 2017
Minneapolis Golf Club
Minneapolis, MN
You helped create #TFKsummerfun for so many TFK Kids this season.
New Year, new merger, new website… TFK is growing and growing fast! This year started with big news in the form of a merger and the excitement has not slowed down since. We had a whirlwind month and connected over 17,000 TFK Kids to events across the country, held 6 agency orientations to welcome new partnerships, and launched a new website!
There is no greater way to understand the impact of a TFK experience than directly from the Kids themselves. Connect with our agency partners through weekly Mission Moments.
Connecting TFK Kids to opportunities takes a network of many partners. Beyond the Ticket will explore the impact of a TFK experience, the challenges and triumphs in the non-profit community, and highlight those supporters who make it all possible.
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