Newsletter: February '22

SOUL (Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership)

is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that connects low-income student-athletes to diverse opportunities that build the life skills, academics aptitude, and athletic abilities.

SOUL uses sports as a catalyst to break the cycle of poverty, fostering the development of peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership qualities, and physical health.

Welcome a New Team Member!

Yasmine Hachicha is SOUL's Development Intern. She is originally from New Jersey. Jasmine is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Health with a minor in Data Science at American University.

Her role is to help the Executive Director research grants and develop revenue generators that will strengthen SOUL's operations and organizational sustainability.

The SOUL IMPACT Sportsmanship Institute

IMPACT Sportsmanship is a social impact incubator designed to provide collegiate student athletes with pedagogy, educational resources, and mentorship to create and participate in meaningful community impact efforts.

Meet Sam Martin

Sam is a SOUL volunteer, John Hopkins University men's soccer player and a Co-Founder of Baltimore Scores in Stem (baltimorescoresinstem.org). Baltimore Scores in STEM was founded in 2020 by a group of student-athletes at Johns Hopkins University. The new nonprofit was created to support students in Baltimore City County Public Schools who are pursuing careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Watch: Financial Literacy Discussion - 2/7/22

SOUL and Summer Youth Basketball

Starting on Tuesday, February 15th the SOUL athletic development team will begin off-season athletic development trainings for student athletes.

We are currently seeking basketball coaches.

For more information contact Donald Curtis at volunteer@soulprograms.org.

The 9th Anniversary of SOUL Celebration



Join us as we celebrate our impact by honoring some of the youth we empower!

Saturday, May 7th, 2022

7:00-10:00pm

DC Wharf (Roof Top Event)

On June 2, 2013, SOUL was officially recognized as a nonprofit organization in Washington DC. In the span of 9-years we have generated sustainable social impact within the Baltimore City, District of Columbia, and San Francisco youth development space.

On May 7th SOUL turns 9-years old. We are hosting a rooftop celebration to thank our supporters and honor the accomplishments of several SOUL students, interns, and community partners.

We encourage our community to support this event by donating to SOUL.

For tickets to the 9th Anniversary Celebration contact Donald Curtis at dcurtis@soulprograms.org.

Opportunities for Youth

2022 SOUL Scholarships and Travel Grant Application

SOUL Book Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a graduating student-athlete that embodies the values of perseverance and ambition in their pursuit of higher education beyond high school. ($1,000 over 4 years)

SOUL Merit Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a graduating student-athlete who maintains over a 3.25 grade point average throughout her or his high school experience. ($1,000 over 4 years)

SOUL Exploration Award. This award is granted to the student-athlete (underclassman) who exemplifies the highest level of academic achievement and will attend an educational enrichment program this summer outside of DC, Maryland or Virginia. Exception is made for students attending summer enrichment programs at local universities (awards range up to $350).

We Need Volunteers

We need your support to sustain and advance our community impact. If you have the time, passion, and ability, we have a space for you.

Virtual Volunteers Opportunities:

Afterschool Tutors: These volunteers support student-athletes with homework assistance, college essays, and academic enrichment via our virtual platform. Virtual sessions are held from 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Guest Speakers: These individuals provide life skills education for our students and alumni. These sessions can be customized for one-to-one dialogues or small group discussion.

In-Person Volunteer Opportunities:

Out of School Time Tutors: These volunteers support student-athletes with homework assistance, college essays, and academic enrichment in-person at one of our school sites from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Men's Group Mentors and Sister Circle Mentors: These volunteers provide life skills education for our students in-person at one of our school sites from 1:00pm-2:00pm. We invite positive influence from all members of our community, this includes community organizers, entrepreneurs, college administrators, professional athletes, retired employees, returning citizens, and government employees.

Internship Opportunities:

Operations Intern: This person will ensure all volunteers are updated and aware of changes in volunteer operations.