Empower Tomorrow's Leaders, Today – Join Pass It Forward L.A.
Support youth and young adults in Los Angeles through sports, wellness, and education
What sets us apart?
Our mission: To fuel the spark within youth by empowering them through holistic health, transformative education, and exhilarating sports programs.
Comprehensive Development
Offers holistic programs in sports, education, and wellness, fostering both mental and physical health.
Professional Training
Access to elite athletic and therapeutic training by licensed professionals.
Educational Guidance
Provides crucial support for college applications and scholarship opportunities, helping youth to pursue higher education.
Community Support
Engages in community development through local partnerships, providing resources and support to local teams and nonprofits.
Accessibility
Offers free services to youth and young adults, ensuring opportunities are available regardless of economic background.
Well-Rounded Programs
Includes a variety of sports and fitness clinics, nutritional education, financial literacy workshops, and mental health strategies, addressing comprehensive needs of participants.
Our Goal
We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of community leaders through holistic development—mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. We create a platform for them to share experiences, engage in sports, and foster community bonds.
Our organization offers essential resources through educational services, scholarships, clothing assistance, and business development skills via strategic partnerships. Currently, we provide comprehensive sports therapy technical training and fitness to youth and young adults, irrespective of their ethnicity, background mental and or physical capabilities.
Pass It Forward in 2025
Pass It Forward Foundation has officially transitioned into a registered medical nonprofit organization, further aligning with our mission to support student-athletes’ mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being.
This milestone allows us to expand our impact, ensuring that all youth—regardless of background, race, or ability—receive the care and resources they need to thrive. We are actively working to hire in-house medical staff to enhance our programs, providing comprehensive support that empowers student-athletes on and off the field.
"The programs offered by Pass It Forward have changed my life. I've gained confidence and a sense of community that I never had before."
Jordan Smith
Participant, Youth Program
How to Help
Join our movement to provide equitable enrichment, mental health therapy, education, and physical health and wellness opportunities for low-income students in LA and beyond, removing barriers, building bridges, and Passing it Forward.
Volunteer
Introducing yoga, pilates, taekwondo, therapeutic boxing, and mental health strategies, along with healthy nutrition education.
Donate
Specialized training in 9 sports with focus on behavioral, physical and mental health development led by certified mental health sports coaches.
Other Forms of Support
Comprehensive Collegiate Financial Education and Scholarship Assistance. Empowering parents and students with the knowledge and expertise to navigate the intricacies of the college application process.
Programs for Youth
Our foundation's programs are designed to enhance behavioral well-being, ensuring youth develop positive coping mechanisms. By engaging in therapeutic sports and wellness activities, participants experience improved physical health that fosters a more active lifestyle. Additionally, our initiatives focus on mental and emotional health, providing essential support for personal growth and resilience.
Health and Wellness Events
Introducing yoga, pilates, taekwondo, therapeutic boxing, and mental health strategies, along with healthy nutrition education.
Therapeutic Sports Training
Specialized training in 9 sports with focus on behavioral, physical and mental health development led by certified mental health sports coaches.
Sustaining Communities
Raising funds to support underserved youth and young adults while advancing your mission with purpose and impact, whether nonprofit or for-profit.
Entrepreneurial Development
Offering financial literacy, leadership training, and business skills workshops for young adults.