Category: Supporters 28 posts found


Stars Come Out to Mark World AIDS Day at Grassroot Soccer Gala

December 2, 2017

David Beckham and Rachel Riley headline fundraising event LONDON, ENGLAND — On Friday 1st December, to mark this year’s World AIDS Day, celebrities, footballers, and… Read More

Reflections on the New York City Marathon 2017

November 16, 2017

Pam Miles, events coordinator for Grassroot Soccer, reflects on how the NYC Marathon changes lives. Any marathon brings with… Read More

The Climb to 2 Million Youth: Your Highlights from 2017

November 1, 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, we’re looking back on everything your support has accomplished. The past year has been filled with milestones, triumphs, and new… Read More

Grassroot Soccer Selected to Present at Gates Grand Challenges Meeting

October 31, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Grassroot Soccer (GRS) received an exclusive invitation to present at the 2017 Grand Challenges Meeting, hosted October 1-4 by the… Read More

SKILLZ Street Program Recognized with Classy Awards Win

June 16, 2017

Exciting news: Grassroot Soccer’s SKILLZ Street program was one of 10 winners recognized in Boston, MA, at the Collaborative, hosted by Classy on June… Read More

USAID Southern Africa features Grassroot Soccer in Photo Essay

April 14, 2017

How can sport save lives? Grassroot Soccer and its mission aim to help answer to that. We are honored to be featured in the vibrant… Read More

Grassroot Soccer World AIDS Day Gala Raises Over $1.1 Million for Youth

December 2, 2016

–Sir Alex Ferguson, Anastacia, Christen Press, James Nesbitt, Kieran Gibbs, Carlo Cudicini, and more galvanize the football community to change lives — On Thursday 1st… Read More

Goals for Grassroot Soccer

October 27, 2011

Saint Anselm men’s soccer player Justin Colella has more on his mind than the game he plays. The game of soccer brings him enjoyment, but… Read More

Nick Colacchio

January 28, 2011

Nick Colacchio is one of Grassroot Soccer’s biggest supporters.  Ever since he decided to spend 2005 volunteering for GRS in Botswana, Nick returned to be… Read More

Elton John AIDS Foundation Funds Prevention, Testing and Treatment Project in Zambia

May 21, 2010

Sir Elton John smiles with GRS staff and Skillz Participants at the Football for Hope Center in Khayelitsha, South Africa. During a visit… Read More