Your generosity gives every child the chance to play, grow, and belong.

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Who We Are

Keep Kids Playing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based out of southern Idaho dedicated to removing the financial barriers that prevent youth and teenage athletes in the Treasure Valley from participating in youth sports.

From covering registration fees to providing gear our goal is to help as many children as possible have a chance to experience the lessons, friendships, and confidence that sports provide.

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How We Help

Every donation directly helps a child enter or stay in the game!

Player Scholarships: We assist with covering entry/registration fees for multiple sports for children whose families need financial assistance.

Equipment: We utilize donated funds and equipment donations to supply new and gently used sports gear.

Recommend an athlete in need

*Note: Keep Kids Playing is currently in our launch phase. We’re excited to begin accepting recommendations for youth athletes in need starting January 2026.

To maintain credibility of our intent, we do not accept requests directly from parents of children in need. If you’re a coach, athletic director, or community leader who knows a youth/teenage athlete who could benefit from financial or equipment support, please fill out the form below.

All submissions are reviewed confidentially. We will reach out to discuss available assistance.

In the message section, please include the following information:

  • Your Name

  • Organization / School / Team and your position title

  • Phone Number

  • Player’s First Name & Age

  • Sport

  • Brief Description of the Situation and need. (ie. type of need, timeframe needed, and cost)

Donate New or Gently Used Gear

Interested in donating new or gently used gear to help outfit local players in need?

If you are local to the Meridian/Nampa/Kuna, Idaho areas, we can schedule a drop off or pick up.

If you’d like to have new equipment delivered to us, we can provide an address to have the shipment sent to.

Please utilize the button below to send an email to coordinate.

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