The Gift of Soccer Foundation is proud to have Chick-fil-A as a corporate sponsor, whose generous gift card donations enable us to express our deep gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. These gift cards allow us to thank those who tirelessly contribute to our mission of empowering underprivileged youth through the beautiful game of soccer. By supporting our volunteers, Chick-fil-A helps us create a positive impact in communities around the world. Together, we are making the world a better place, one smile at a time.

Known as much for thier warm, personable service as thier delicious food, Chick-fil-A has come a long way since thier humble beginnings, when S. Truett Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A Restaurant in Atlanta in 1967. Chick-fil-A is still a family business, with Truett’s grandson, Andrew, serving as the CEO. The Cathy family has been working together for over 70 years. Today, several second and third generation Cathy family members carry on the company tradition.

Citizen Church is a christ-centered, spirit-led, kingdon-building movement committed to the physical and spiritual renewal of cities and nations; restoring hope and purpose to every person. Pastors Dustin and Mandy Woodward are the Lead Pastors of Citizen Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up in the homes of Pastors, Dustin and Mandy got to experience first-hand what it takes to lead a church well. They are passionate about discipleship and seeing people come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ and their lives transformed. Prior to becoming Lead Pastor, Dustin established thriving Youth and Young Adult ministries at Citizen Church that are still flourishing today. Mandy has an extensive background in the worship and creative realms, overseeing the creative department for years while helping to create a growing Women’s Ministry.

Elohim Ecuador Foundation has been one of our partners and is dedicated to helping the children in the poorest areas of the country through feeding and clothing programs, providing healthcare, helping with school work, providing clean water, and other needs as they arise. Short-term Missionaries from North America often visit to help in the work of the Foundation.

The Elohim Ecuador Foundation has hosted numerous short-term missions teams – primarily from the United States but also from other places in Central and South America. While in Ecuador, teams work alongside Elohim in Evangelism, providing Vacation Bible Schools for children, conducting work projects, and many other activities. These trips are highly impactful both to the people in Ecuador but also to the members of the short-term mission team. Please contact Elohim USA if you or your church are interested in being a part of a short-term missions team.

New Mexico Rapids SC has been one of our partners and has been serving the Albuquerque and surrounding communities since 2001. New Mexico’s premier youth soccer club fielding boys and girls players 4 through 19 years old. NM Rapids Soccer Club is a Non-Profit Soccer Club whose teams participate in the Girls Academy & DPL, Boys ECNL & EA, USYSA National League Desert Conference, and locally in the Duke City Soccer League.

The NM Rapids Soccer Club is part of the Co Rapids Alliance Program. The Co Rapids Alliance was established to create a working relationship between existing youth soccer clubs that will benefit soccer development through shared resources. As a member of the Co Rapids Alliance, our players will have direct access to the Colorado Rapids Development Academy through visible scouting and direct coaching and curriculum ties.

EVERY YOUNG PERSON SEEKS A PLACE TO BELONG.

SportQuest has been one of our partners and has an international family of ministries creates opportunities for youth to find community and discover the love of Jesus through sport, play, and fitness.

SportQuest partners with Sport Missionaries across the globe in planting and growing sport-centered ministries in communities underserved by Christian missions and services. Sport, play, and fitness are the tools we use to make disciples and fulfill the Great Commission through teams of indigenous leaders. They need a safe place to meet Him outside of traditional church programs. Sport activities create that opportunity, and we support a worldwide network of Sport Missionaries who help kids encounter the love of God through sport and play.