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Youth Sports Programs Across Southern California to Benefit from Latest Round of LA84 Foundation Grants
More than $1.3 million to be distributed to programs in seven counties in the region, serving nearly 30,000 kids across … Read More

THE LA84 FOUNDATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF RAFER JOHNSON
Iconic figure in sports, civil rights and philanthropy forged a lasting legacy LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2020) – It is … Read More

Rafer Johnson Exhibit Explored Impact of Legend’s Life
pastLOS ANGELES – Olympic decathlon gold medalist and living legend, Rafer Johnson, will be the subject of a new exhibit … Read More

THE LA84 FOUNDATION RELEASES 2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY FOR PLAY EQUITY
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 9, 2020) – Within youth sports in Los Angeles County, research released today shows girls’ participation continues to … Watch Now

LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund Have Provided 120,000 Play Equipment Products to Angelenos
Play equipment was distributed to students at over 60 sites, including school food centers, local family centers, community centers and … Read More

2020 Youth Sports Summit Addressed Issues in Society & Sports with Diverse Range of Speakers
ALOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation’s ninth annual Youth Sports Summit in 2020 was virtual for the first time. And … Read More

Renata Simril on Fighting Systemic Racism Through Sports, Play
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 14, 2020) – Renata Simril, the LA84 President and CEO was featured on an episode of LA … Watch Now
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Renata Simril on Fighting Systemic Racism Through Sports, Play
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 14, 2020) – Renata Simril, the LA84 President and CEO was featured on an episode of LA … Watch Now

THE LA84 FOUNDATION RELEASES 2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY FOR PLAY EQUITY
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 9, 2020) – Within youth sports in Los Angeles County, research released today shows girls’ participation continues to … Watch Now

LA84 Hosts Seven-Time NCAA National Champion Valorie Kondos Field on National Girls & Women in Sports Day
The LA84 Foundation celebrated the 33rd Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day by hosting legendary UCLA women’s gymnastics … Watch Now

Video Playlist: Sport at the Service of Humanity 2018
Videos from the Sport at the Service of Humanity conference co-organized by the LA84 Foundation and held at LMU on … Watch Now
Renata Simril talks ‘Sport at the Service of Humanity’ on KABC7
LA84 Foundation President & CEO Renata Simril appeared live on KABC-7 television in Los Angeles To talk about the upcoming … Watch Now

LA84 FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OLYMPIC DAY CELEBRATIONS AT 130 LAUSD ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The LA84 Foundation and over 11,000 students will celebrate Olympic Day 2018 by partnering with 130 of Beyond The Bell’s … Watch Now

KCAL Highlights LA84’s 2018 Olympic Winter Games Kickoff Celebration
The LA84 Foundation’s 2018 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony celebration was featured on KCAL 9’s coverage of the 2018 Games, … Watch Now

LA84’s 2018 Winter Games Kickoff Celebration Featured on KNBC
The LA84 Foundation’s PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony kickoff opened the Games in style on Friday, and KNBC’s … Watch Now

LA84 Hosts Inspirational National Girls & Women In Sports Day Panel
“If you see her, you can be her.” The LA84 Foundation celebrated the 32nd Annual National Girls & Women in … Watch Now
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2020 In Review: A Year We Will Never Forget
by Tessa Koga LOS ANGELES (Jan. 5, 2021) – As we look back on 2020, it has been a year … Watch Now

THE LA84 FOUNDATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF RAFER JOHNSON
Iconic figure in sports, civil rights and philanthropy forged a lasting legacy LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2020) – It is … Read More

THE LA84 FOUNDATION RELEASES 2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY FOR PLAY EQUITY
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 9, 2020) – Within youth sports in Los Angeles County, research released today shows girls’ participation continues to … Watch Now

Youth Sports Programs Across Southern California to Benefit from Latest Round of LA84 Foundation Grants
More than $1.3 million to be distributed to programs in seven counties in the region, serving nearly 30,000 kids across … Read More

Stephen Kaplan, Lisa M. Wehrly and Bart Williams Named to LA84 Foundation Board of Directors
Civic-Minded Business and Sports Leaders Join Sports Youth Development Organization LOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation is pleased … Read More

2020 Youth Sports Summit Addressed Issues in Society & Sports with Diverse Range of Speakers
ALOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation’s ninth annual Youth Sports Summit in 2020 was virtual for the first time. And … Read More

LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund Have Provided 120,000 Play Equipment Products to Angelenos
Play equipment was distributed to students at over 60 sites, including school food centers, local family centers, community centers and … Read More

Rafer Johnson Exhibit Explored Impact of Legend’s Life
pastLOS ANGELES – Olympic decathlon gold medalist and living legend, Rafer Johnson, will be the subject of a new exhibit … Read More

LA84 Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in Grants to Youth Sports Programs in Southern California
LOS ANGELES – Today, the LA84 Foundation announces more than $2 million in grants to Southern California school-based and community youth … Read More

LA84 Hosts Seven-Time NCAA National Champion Valorie Kondos Field on National Girls & Women in Sports Day
The LA84 Foundation celebrated the 33rd Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day by hosting legendary UCLA women’s gymnastics … Watch Now
Latest Post

2020 In Review: A Year We Will Never Forget
by Tessa Koga LOS ANGELES (Jan. 5, 2021) – As we look back on 2020, it has been a year … Watch Now

Renata Simril on Fighting Systemic Racism Through Sports, Play
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 14, 2020) – Renata Simril, the LA84 President and CEO was featured on an episode of LA … Watch Now

THE LA84 FOUNDATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF RAFER JOHNSON
Iconic figure in sports, civil rights and philanthropy forged a lasting legacy LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2020) – It is … Read More

THE LA84 FOUNDATION RELEASES 2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY FOR PLAY EQUITY
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 9, 2020) – Within youth sports in Los Angeles County, research released today shows girls’ participation continues to … Watch Now

Youth Sports Programs Across Southern California to Benefit from Latest Round of LA84 Foundation Grants
More than $1.3 million to be distributed to programs in seven counties in the region, serving nearly 30,000 kids across … Read More

Stephen Kaplan, Lisa M. Wehrly and Bart Williams Named to LA84 Foundation Board of Directors
Civic-Minded Business and Sports Leaders Join Sports Youth Development Organization LOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation is pleased … Read More

2020 Youth Sports Summit Addressed Issues in Society & Sports with Diverse Range of Speakers
ALOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation’s ninth annual Youth Sports Summit in 2020 was virtual for the first time. And … Read More

LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund Have Provided 120,000 Play Equipment Products to Angelenos
Play equipment was distributed to students at over 60 sites, including school food centers, local family centers, community centers and … Read More

LA84 Foundation and Play Equity Fund Provide Play Equipment & Videos as COVID-19 Response
The LA84 Foundation named Debra Kay Duncan as Chair of the Board of Directors, making her the first female Chair in the history of the organization.

LA84 Foundation Releases Southern California Adaptive Youth Sports Report
The report utilized U.S. Census data, interviews with young adaptive athletes, and interviews with administrators of adaptive sports programs, U.S. Census staff and experts at the University of Southern California.
Latest Posts

Renata Simril on Fighting Systemic Racism Through Sports, Play
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 14, 2020) – Renata Simril, the LA84 President and CEO was featured on an episode of LA … Watch Now

Youth Sports Programs Across Southern California to Benefit from Latest Round of LA84 Foundation Grants
More than $1.3 million to be distributed to programs in seven counties in the region, serving nearly 30,000 kids across … Read More

Stephen Kaplan, Lisa M. Wehrly and Bart Williams Named to LA84 Foundation Board of Directors
Civic-Minded Business and Sports Leaders Join Sports Youth Development Organization LOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation is pleased … Read More

2020 Youth Sports Summit Addressed Issues in Society & Sports with Diverse Range of Speakers
ALOS ANGELES – The LA84 Foundation’s ninth annual Youth Sports Summit in 2020 was virtual for the first time. And … Read More

LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund Have Provided 120,000 Play Equipment Products to Angelenos
Play equipment was distributed to students at over 60 sites, including school food centers, local family centers, community centers and … Read More

Rafer Johnson Exhibit Explored Impact of Legend’s Life
pastLOS ANGELES – Olympic decathlon gold medalist and living legend, Rafer Johnson, will be the subject of a new exhibit … Read More

LA84 FOUNDATION AND THE NBPA TEAM UP TO REFURBISH LOCAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BASKETBALL COURTS
LOS ANGELES – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation and the LA84 Foundation are pleased to issue an RFP to … Read More

LA84 Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in Grants to Youth Sports Programs in Southern California
LOS ANGELES – Today, the LA84 Foundation announces more than $2 million in grants to Southern California school-based and community youth … Read More

2018 LA84 Summit Speaker Tony Dungy on ESPN Radio
LOS ANGELES — NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy appeared on ESPN LA 710’s The Morning Show with Keyshawn, … Read More

LA84 Foundation Summit featured in Los Angeles Business Journal
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Business Journal highlighted the 2018 LA84 Foundation Summit and its theme of Athlete Activism … Read More
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2020 In Review: A Year We Will Never Forget
by Tessa Koga LOS ANGELES (Jan. 5, 2021) – As we look back on 2020, it has been a year … Watch Now