4ATX Impact Report 2023

AREAS OF IMPACT

GETTING PEOPLE PLAYING

1600+ youth received cleats, soccer balls and other equipment, while DeZavala Elementary School came to Q2 stadium for 4ATX's third annual Gear Giveback Event presented by IGT.
700+ youth participated in free soccer through Clinics 4ATX, presented by St. David's HealthCare.

CREATING SAFE SPACES

The installation of two brand-new, state-of-the-art mini-pitches, alongside our partners, brought soccer straight to communities in Taylor and south Austin.
Four Title 1 schools received new goals and Netspend Verde Nets, so their students can play soccer all year round.

BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

Each student received an average of 115 hours of leadership development.
96% of families said their Verde Leaders students learned new life skills through the out-of-school program.

WHERE WE SERVE

4ATX envisions a Central Texas that is accessible, healthy, and unified. Last year, our programs served families from 78 zip codes, with the highest concentration of youth residing along the I-35 corridor and Austin's eastern crescent.

2023 in stories

Akins Mini-Pitch Unveiling

On September 29th, 4ATX, in partnership with YETI and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, unveiled its eighth soccer mini-pitch at Akins Early College High School. The project transformed an underutilized tennis court into a state-of-the-art pitch dedicated to creating a safe space for families to gather and play in their own community.

For the first time, 4ATX commissioned a local artist to paint a mural across the playing surface. Hand-painted by Alie Jackson, the artwork features two figures in Austin FC kits surrounded by visual elements paying homage to Austin's identity and culture.

Leyendita OF THE YEAR

Each year, 4ATX Foundation partners with Coca-Cola to honor three Legends at the annual "A Night in Verde" gala: one to an Austin FC player for their exceptional volunteer service, one to a local community leader for their outstanding contributions to creating a healthy Central Texas, and one to a young person in 4ATX programs who has shown exceptional growth and commitment to their community.

Get to know our 2023 Leyendita ("Little Legend") Sofia Galvan and Austin FC Legend of the Year, midfielder Dani Pereira.

Verde Leaders

2023 was a banner year for Verde Leaders in which 700+ students participated in 16,000+ hours of education through soccer. Some highlights from the program's seventh year include:

Two free, week-long summer camps hosted at the Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area in partnership with SWISH Dental and Chevron.
Six fantastic weekend Community Days, including Family Days at the St. David's Performance Center and a Fall Festival in partnership with Siete Family Foods.
Values-aligned partnerships with DLA Piper & SolarWinds, Siete Family Foods, and EVO Entertainment.

BECAUSE OF VERDE LEADERS...

92%

feel more capable of reaching their goals

91%

feel motivated to try harder in school

95%

feel more hopeful about their future

Bridging Club & Community

4ATX Foundation helps students and families see themselves as part of the larger Austin FC community. Last year, 4ATX connected Central Texans to their club through:

Welcoming 40 Austin FC staff volunteers to 4ATX programs.

Providing 1200+ donated match tickets to program families.

FEATURING VERDE LEADERS STUDENT ARTWORK THROUGHOUT THE 3RD ANNUAL 4ATX THEME NIGHT.

Hosting a Family Night at Q2 Stadium for members of the Q2 Verde Youth Leadership Academy and their loved ones.

Bringing students face to face with their heroes through 20+ Austin FC player appearances.

Delivering a collaborative training session with Verde Leaders and the Austin FC Academy.

TESTIMONIALS

“Q2 VYLA honestly changed my life and it meant so much to help my community. It changed me a lot personality-wise and mentally, to get myself out there and realize that it doesn't hurt to try new things.”

Nataly Aguilar

Q2 Verde Youth Leadership Academy Member

“I feel grateful to be a part of the Verde Leaders program. The opportunity to integrate recreational activity and social emotional intelligence has been a unique and rewarding experience. I've learned so much from the program leaders, coaches and students.”

Sean Ross

Verde Leaders Coach

“As a 4ATX Fellow, I've not only refined my communication skills but also experienced substantial growth in my confidence. As a first-generation student, the initial feeling of being out of place is common, yet since I’ve been here, I've not only overcome it but also discovered a profound sense of connection and belonging.”

Chantal Flores-Malagon

4ATX & Netspend Verde Fellow

“Every day, I work with kids who are just like me, facing the same challenges I once faced. Now, it’s my job to create a safe space for them on and off the soccer field.”

Alexis Perez

Verde Leaders Coach & Netspend Alumni Scholarship Recipient

THANK YOU!

We are proud to share some of our favorite moments and accomplishments from the past year. From opening our eighth state-of-the-art mini-pitch in an underserved area of Austin to providing college scholarships to alumni who have returned to coach, 4ATX Foundation continues to lay the roots for a better Central Texas through the power of soccer. Building upon the impact we’ve had in our first five years, we are eager to embark on a strategic planning process that will clarify our goals for the next three. We are grateful to have you in our corner and invite you to follow along as we cast our vision for the future while remaining grounded in our roots.

Kaitlin Mauro

Executive Director

4ATX Foundation

Since 4ATX FOUNDATION BEGAN...

80,470

HOURS OF PROGRAMMING

$4.1M

DOLLARS INVESTED

447,763

PEOPLE SERVED