Join our movement to keep youth playing
Every young athlete deserves the chance to step onto the field, court, or rink. PlayForward CT is a youth-led nonprofit based in West Hartford and Canton connecting young athletes with sports gear, financial support, and community resources. Discover how you can make a direct difference today. - FILL OUT THIS FORM TO GET INVOLVED! https://forms.gle/s6qiJ17x4myJGxRw8
Ways you can get involved
Whether you are a student, parent, coach, or local business leader, there are multiple avenues to champion inclusive youth sports across Connecticut.
Donate sports gear
Provide new or gently used equipment for soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, and lacrosse so that cost never keeps a young player on the sidelines.
Volunteer your time
Help organize local sports clinics, collect and distribute gear, or assist at our community events alongside fellow youth leaders and families.
Partner with us
Local businesses, clubs, and schools can sponsor programs, provide in-kind donations, or host collection drives to expand our athletic reach.
The power of youth-led community impact
When you get involved with PlayForward CT, you are not simply giving hours or donating items—you are building confidence and showing young athletes that their community believes in them. Change starts when dedicated people step up to ensure everyone gets to play.
Equipment drives and community clinics
Our equipment distribution initiatives break down the immediate financial barriers that prevent children from trying sports like ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball. By hosting neighborhood drives , we make sure quality athletic gear reaches the families and teams that need it most.
Take the next step with PlayForward CT
Getting started is quick and seamless. Let us know how you would like to help—whether by volunteering, donating equipment, hosting a drive, or establishing a business sponsorship—and our team will be in touch with practical next steps.
