Find Special Olympics Nonprofits and Charities

  MeganNoelle wrote:

I have been a volunteer for over a year and a half now and all I can say is wow. Even as a volunteer SMART has changed my life. I have watched dozens of students learn, grow, and improve even from week to week. The SMART team of instructors and volunteers... more »

  Sudhakar M. wrote:

Great organization with a vision to support people with mobility disability through right wheelchair right way approach. more »

  Beth_C wrote:

I Give to Pay It ForwardI got my first pair of skis when I was three years old but I didn’t fall in love with the mountains until many years later when I learned how to parallel ski. A ski instructor patiently worked with me all day until... more »

  Mandy M. wrote:

OGA provides a very safe, fun environment for learning gymnastics. My kids (5 and 8) have been taking classes there for about 18 months now and really love it! more »

  Martha wrote:

Enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through the lifetime sport of tennis is the mission of Atlanta, GA-based nonprofit Special Populations Tennis Program, Inc. (“Special Pops Tennis”). A 501 (c)(3) organization... more »

  Writer wrote:

The miracle of the Miracle League of Delray Beach is the way it touches everyone who touches it. From the special needs players who are stars on the baseball diamond, to the angels in the field who get to play with them. From the coaches who have a... more »

  kaweihe wrote:

SVAS also hosts year-round programs for kids, teens, and adults with disabilities through our summer camp and winter snow sports activities. We provide all the adaptive skiing in the Sun Valley area, and are the local Special Olympics affiliate. Please... more »

  Lois wrote:

This was shared with me recently by a corporate volunteer.... "The very first time I volunteered I looked at it as a chance to get out of work for a day or so. Little did I know the work involved would be exhausting but very rewarding. I returned the... more »

  Jenni S. wrote:

I've volunteered with the Special Olympics of Southern California on many occasions and I'm pleased to say that its the best part of my year. Working with the athletes is truly inspiring. At the last Summer Games I met with a young golfer. To see the... more »

  ltcase wrote:

The National Ability Center in Park City, Utah, is an inspiring and transformational place. It empowers individuals of ALL abilities through sport, recreation, and educational opportunities. Volunteering in the Ski Program, I have seen individuals build... more »

  Ctc T. wrote:

Walk on Water is our premier community service site for our boys at Brevard Group Treatment Home. Our youth feel welcome and a part of something great. The ranch continues to be built according to the vision and diligently serve the community with excellence.... more »

  sararbs wrote:

This a wonderful organization which offers sports for children and adults with special needs. So many wonderful people have been served by CAPE. CAPE makes sure that anyone that joins this organization not only learns the sports with minimal accommodations... more »

  NicoleP wrote:

Great Oak has a wonderful team of instructors and volunteers that take time to get to know their riders and develop personalized plans to help make their riders lives better both on the horse and outside of Great Oak. more »

  Ellen Hansen wrote:

After receiving yet another request from the organization for a donation, I again checked their ratings on Charity Navigator, which gives the Schenectady, NY branch a 2 star overall rating. I found it extremely interesting that their web site cites a... more »

  Bruce C.3 wrote:

I want to share my history as a blind athlete/participant and more recently as a volunteer member on OAS’ Board of Directors. For 7 years I participated in OAS’ amazing programs.  These experiences provided me the adaptive techniques, training and... more »

  PaulKaufman wrote:

I am a past board member of SOTX and have a passion for Special Olympics as my sister was one of the first athletes in this amazing organization. The underlying strengths of SOTX is the respect, the support and the unconditional love given to the athletes... more »

  Helen Nothnagle wrote:

As the parents of a 39 year old man with intellectual disability, we are so grateful for the huge positive impact that Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) has had on our son since he joined at age 8 (now open to 2 year-olds through Young Athletes Program!).... more »

  hazellmr513 wrote:

Moving to Ravenwood Farms in 2020 was the best decision I could have made for myself and my horse! Dawn has always taken great care of my horse, and the time, care, and effort she puts in to all of the horses and the farm really shows. She is able to... more »

  kktruran wrote:

The Golden Soldiers is an amazing, unique organization that applies the golden rule to "treat others the way you would like to be treated" while serving the special needs community. We have attended several of their sponsored events, and as a family... more »

  snedeker wrote:

Over 30 Years of Sports Training, Lifestyle Coaching and ImpactHistoryAbility First Sports began in 1985 at California State University, Chico through the Physical Education Department to educate and train physical education professionals... more »

  Taylor Miller wrote:

The impact that Special Olympics Kansas has on the lives of its constituents and their families is immeasurable. There are too many stories to list where the families and athletes have had dramatic, life-changing experiences that would not have been... more »

  Kathy L. wrote:

I have volunteered for Special Olympics since the 1999 World Games. I have also volunteered and been employed by a number of nonprofit organizations. With all that experience, I have found Special Olympics North Carolina to be among the best run organizations... more »

  Sapphire Atkinson wrote:

This organization needs to be organized a bit better by having more people volunteering and more teams available for specific sports like for example more swim teams available in a more areas across the state like for example in the cities. The organization... more »

  Bam-bam wrote:

Ride a Wave takes special needs children to the beach. There they are taken kayaking, surfing, and body boarding, or they can just play on the sand. Afterwards they are given lunch and each one is given a special award. I have volunteered for... more »

  mnasr1972 wrote:

This organization has provided much needed services to individuals with disabilities. I am pleased to attach M-NASR's 50th anniversary video highlighting their accomplishments. more »

  Sapphire Atkinson wrote:

This organization can treat its people quite well such as the athletes. I am very pleased to know that they can run an effective program despite a small budget. Depending on what local programs anyone is in, programs might know how to budget wisely. Some... more »

  Dominic R. wrote:

The United States Power Soccer Association is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to providing those with a severe disability that places them in a power wheelchair the opportunity to participate and compete in a team sport. The mission is to grow... more »

  arose wrote:

As a swimmer in high school I figured I should put the hours I clocked in the pool to good use. I worked one on one with kids for two to three hours ever Friday night at the Annapolis Swim Center. I became close with several of the swimmers and really... more »

  Dang Skippy wrote:

DASA has helped my child achieve success when society's expectations would have given up on her. My daughter has cerebral palsy and suffers from partial paralysis. Kelly Behlmann, the Director of DASA was my child's Physical Therapist at school. Kelly... more »

  A1In wrote:

Special Olympics Indiana has dedicated staff - both paid and volunteer. The County Coordinators do an amazing job doing the real work of providing opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. Recent changes, however, have been robbing... more »

  Alayna M. wrote:

I was involved with the Special Olympics FL(in Broward county) through the Joe Jonas iwin fun run(I raised over five thousand for them) It was a great experience even though I think it could have been better organized(just being honest). Before I got... more »

  Donna McRae wrote:

Special Olympics Northern California is an amazing organization that changes the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. My son's life has been enriched because of the wonderful volunteers and coaches who have encouraged and supported him,... more »

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE... more »

To use education, sport, and outdoor recreation adventures to empower individuals who have physical and sensory disabilities more »

Increasing participation in sports among new england youth and young adults who have visual or mobility impairments more »

Community Sports Foundation Inc. is established to operate public access facilities including multi-use sports facilities. The... more »

To provide opportunities for physical activities, sports training & athletic competitive programs for children & adults with intellectual... more »

To provide opportunities for sports training and athletic competition for persons who are mentally retarded in the state of alabama.... more »

To provide year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children & adults with intellectual... more »

Promote fitness and wellness by hosting and sponsoring wheelchair and adaptive sporting events for people with disabilities as... more »

To provide sports programs for individuals with disabilities. more »

Now known as New Jersey Adaptive Sports Association, Inc., and playing as the New Jersey Nets, we serve to motivate youth... more »

Special olympics usa national games, inc. (the "organization") is a nonprofit organization organized to be engaged in the planning,... more »

Athletics for physically challeged more »

PALS creates inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes,... more »

The mission of the abilities tennis is to offer tennis opportunities at all levels for individuals with intellectual disabilities... more »

Instruction in hockey for youths in the state of new hampshire more »

Provide sports and recreational activities to special needs children. more »

Public health and fitness for seniors more »

Promote community sailing. more »

Building confidence, character, responsibility, respect and creating a level playing field for visually impaired individuals through... more »

Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with... more »

Through innovative services, bay area cil empowers and inspires people with disabilities to build a better tomorrow. more »

Association of blind athletes of new jersey, inc. Provides primarily sports, athletic activities and competition for the blind... more »

To provide year round physical fitness, sports training, and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.... more »

Hunterdon outreach programs (hops) general purpose is to promote a conducive environment for individuals with physical and / or... more »

Special olympics fundraisers more »

Dedicated to enhancing communities by creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities... more »

The mission of special olympics wisconsin, inc. Is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety... more »

Provide physical fitness, teach importance of good health, sports training and athletic competition of persons with intellectual... more »

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type... more »

Designed to bring national and international sporting events to the upstate. Successfully conducted the 2015 and 2016 usa cycling... more »

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for all children and adults... more »

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a variety... more »

To raise funds to provide activities that promote physical, social, spirtual and emotional growth to persons with physical and... more »

Provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play miracle league baseball, promote community support for miracle league... more »

Kick international was developed as a foundation for amateur athletic sports to create and develop a national training center... more »

Serving the disabilities communities through events and sports activities more »

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with... more »

The mission of the program is to offer ice hockey for children with autism, downs syndrome and other developmental disabilities more »

Assist disabled athletes atten paralympic games. more »

Special olympics washington provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic type sports for... more »

To present and support organ donor awareness, assist organ recipients, donor families, living donors, family support members,... more »

Assistance to mentally and physically challenged. more »

The arc ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of... more »

The mission of special olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type... more »

Special olympics nebraska transforms the lives of 5000 people with intellectual disabilities in nebraska through sports, health,... more »

Enable. To bring the physical and emotional benefits of swimming to people with special needs regardless of age, ability, or financial... more »

The mission of special olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type... more »