Equestrian Sport
OUR PROGRAMS: IMPROVING LIVES OF ATHLETES
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We provide universal, equitable, and inclusive athletic programs for people of all ages and abilities to improve confidence, healthy self-perception, foster creativity, and engage with the community. As an operating nonprofit organization, Universal Initiatives works on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and other nonprofit sectors to create equal economic opportunity to participate in sports, engage young athletes in establishing their financial sustainability, improve athletes’ health and knowledge of nutritional life choices, and inspire civic engagement and service their community. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster and keep establishing new resources – at the lowest possible cost.... read more |
By Chelsea DeCicco, Executive Vice President of Universal Initiatives
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