The YES Track & Field Program is pleased to have been chosen by the New Balance Foundation for a grant through the NB SparkStart Initiative.Noreen Bigelow, Charitable Programs Assistant of the New Balance Foundation says the NB SparkStart Initiative began because “the NB Foundation believes that finding and pursuing your movement spark at an early age empowers kids to build confidence, set and accomplish personal goals and nurtures a healthy body and mind.”
Through the new SparkStart initiative, New Balance will continue to partner with YES and their running programs to get youth active and engaged in their overall health and wellness.YES looks forward to using the New Balance SparkStart grant to grow the Track and Field program beyond its current reach of 300 participants. Additionally, YES Track and Field will use the grant to expand its outreach to other underserved communities in the Boston area.