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| Our Mission is to be a primary resource for boys and girls, ages 3-18, by providing positive solutions and support through the sponsorship of educational & humanitarian programs and events with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances. |
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ABOUT US
| Success Achieved in Future Environments (S.A.F.E.) A Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization (Tax documentation will be provided upon request) A Little Info About Us & What We Represent… The ball parks located at 5325 Parallel Parkway better known as Wyandotte County 3&2 sat dormant for almost 10 years until recently when Success Achieved In Future Environments (herein referred to as S.A.F.E.), a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, gained ownership of the complex. During the time prior to S.A.F.E gaining ownership, the ballpark became an eyesore along one of Kansas City, Kansas most traveled thoroughfares. On May 30th, 2009 S.A.F.E held its first registration for the newly formed S.T.I.C.K.S (Support Towards Inner City Kids) Little League Baseball program. We had over 150 metro area youth register to play summer baseball, the age groups ranged from 3-18. The S.T.I.C.K.S Little League program is the only baseball program within Wyandotte County to offer summer baseball to players ages 14-18. In December of 2009, Major League baseball granted Success Achieved in Future Environments a RBI (presented by KPMG) Chapter under the jurisdiction of KCK RBI Executive Director Cle Ross. Currently several Wyandotte County High Schools do not have a home baseball field and several of the schools do not play night games due to the fact that they do not have any lights. Whereas, our ballpark is in a central location for all high schools who would have an interest in playing baseball. There are batting cages on the property that we have been able to get back up and running this summer. The cages have three stalls and throw softballs and baseballs at either fast or slow pitching speeds. In addition to baseball, several Wyandotte County High Schools do not offer a softball program so the renovation of the 3&2 Stadium and the construction of the S.T.I.C.K.S Urban Youth Academy would provide a location for girls who attend those schools the opportunity to play organized softball. What our goal is as a Team… Our short-term goal is to raise $63,000 to join efforts with the Kansas City T-Bones Grounds Crew to renovate our high school baseball field. Our long-term goal is to raise $1 million dollars to renovate Wyandotte County 3&2 Baseball Stadium and to build the S.T.I.C.K.S Urban Youth Academy in efforts to bring the fundamentals of baseball and softball back to the inner-city. The S.T.I.C.K.S Urban Youth Academy would be a tailor made baseball & softball facility covering over 13,000 square feet of open space and would include two 70 ft batting tunnels, authentic astro-turf playing surface, and daylight brightness. The facility would also feature multimedia classrooms and would have a 20 speaker ceiling mounted sound system with wireless microphones to accommodate large speaking, training, and educational engagements. From the Founder… As a child, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play little league baseball on a competitive level. This was due to the support of a strong single mother and several select individuals in the community who not only recognized my talent, but also took special and direct interest in developing it. The Baseball S.T.I.C.K.S Program was created in an effort to provide the same type of support I received as a child to local youths ages 3 to 18 in Wyandotte County and surrounding areas. I understand that many inner-city parents are turned off by baseball because of the finances required for the game, but I also am aware that if I am able to minimize player fees, provide the necessary equipment and provide proper fields as well as training facilities, the rewards children experience will last a lifetime. Baseball not only created a financial opportunity for me to receive a college education, but it also helped cultivate a disciplined, determined and secure self-identity. My goal is to guide as many inner- city youth as possible to college by teaching them leadership and the fundamentals of baseball. Did You Know…. Currently we have the ONLY operating batting cages in KCK. The S.T.I.C.K.S Youth Academy would allow over 19,000 inner city youth an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of softball and baseball in a quality safe environment. 98% of the kids who participated in our summer baseball program stated that they would visit the S.T.I.C.K.S Youth Academy several times a week if it was constructed. |
| Field Address: Wyandotte County 3&2 5325 Parallel Parkway Kansas City, KS 913-825-6683 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12443 Kansas City, KS 66112 |
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