ABOUT US
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
The L.A. FCBarcelona Soccer Foundation 501(c)(3) was created in order to promote a social model that supports the achievement of social, cultural, and educational programs for inner city youths through our Soccer Program, TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY , in conjunction with our Kids Off The Streets mission.
These programs, on their own or as part of collaborations, allow us to fulfill our social commitment and mission. “The biggest investment one can make is not in wealth, not in material things, but rather in people." In that spirit, the message is clear, economic success and social responsibility must be inextricably linked.
OUR FOUNDATIONS OFFICIAL PLAQUE UNVEILING CEREMONY IN 2005 - THE PLAQUE IS MOUNTED ON THE CAMP NOU STADIUM IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
OUR FOUNDATION SUPPORTS:
a) Assistance and Social Cohesion: To provide financial support and assistance to children who do not have the economic wherewithal to take part in after-school sports activities through our Youth Soccer Program, TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY. With our support, they now have access to our soccer teams, summer camps, clinics, mentoring, parent seminars, trips and educational counseling.
b) Sportsmanship: The Sportsmanship Programs of our Foundation are designed to encourage sports activities that are more demanding in terms of moral education and self discipline among youths, therefore increasing positive social aspects more efficiently.
c) Academic Enrichment Program: Through a partnership with the Yours In Soccer Foundation (YSF), we are able to provide a weekly academic enrichment program throughout the school year for our 5th through 8th grade student athletes. Through this unique program they receive educational enrichment & support in order to prepare them for high school and university graduating standards.
d) Sports and the Team Component: Sports teaches our youth that in order to succeed, they need to be unified and work as a team. This concept applies to all aspects of society. The aspects of respect, fellowship, fair play, and justice that our youths learn through sports activities encourage social cohesion and are in direct contrast with the discrimination of minorities.
e) Education through Travel: Our Foundation provides a Sports Program that encourages social and cultural experiences through travel abroad. These experiences are an integral component in helping to shape quality of life as well as social cohesion for all our youths.
