Huron High School · Ann Arbor, Michigan
We're Jonathan and Senith, two high schoolers in Ann Arbor who started Kick It Forward because we don't think money should decide whether a kid gets to play soccer. We collect gently used cleats, jerseys, balls, and training gear and get it straight to youth soccer programs that need it, across Washtenaw County and the Detroit area.
Our mission: every young player in our region should have the equipment they need to play and develop, no matter their family's financial situation.
Kick It Forward started with a simple problem we kept running into: good soccer gear was sitting unused in garages and lost-and-founds while other kids couldn't afford to play. So we started collecting it. We take cleats, jerseys, shin guards, balls, goalkeeper gloves, portable goals, training cones, rebounders, and scoreboards from clubs, schools, and individual donors, then get it to underserved youth soccer programs and community leagues around Ann Arbor and Detroit.
We run two big collection drives a year, one in the fall and one in the spring, and we're always looking to add new donor clubs and partner programs so more kids get equipped each season.
We accept equipment in Good or Fair condition across these categories.
| Category | Items Accepted |
|---|---|
| Player gear | Cleats (all sizes), shin guards, goalkeeper gloves, socks |
| Apparel | Jerseys, shorts, training tops, warm-up jackets |
| Balls & goals | Soccer balls (all sizes), portable/pop-up goals, rebounders |
| Training equipment | Cones, agility ladders, speed hurdles, training vests/bibs |
| Scoreboards & other | Portable scoreboards, corner flags, ball pumps, nets |
Clean, fully functional, minimal wear. Always accepted.
Functional but visibly worn. Accepted for high-need programs.
Broken, non-functional, or heavily damaged. Not accepted.
Cleaning out a bag, a garage, or a club storage room? If your gear is in Good or Fair condition, it can go straight to a player who needs it. Reach out below to arrange a pickup, drop-off, or drop-box option during our next collection window.
Contact Us to DonateDo you run or know a youth soccer program, community league, or resettlement organization that could use equipment? We'd love to hear from you and add your program to our distribution list.
Nominate a ProgramWe partner with soccer clubs, high school programs, and local businesses for surplus gear, fiscal sponsorship, and grant support. If you'd like to formally partner with Kick It Forward, get in touch.
Partner With UsHuge thanks to the clubs and organizations who've already donated equipment.
51 items donated
Kick It Forward is run entirely by students. Our parents help with driving and logistics, but we're the ones making the calls, building relationships with clubs, and running the events.
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Co-Founder
Between the two of us we cover three roles: Project Lead (coordination and relationships), Logistics Coordinator (collection, storage, and inventory), and Outreach Lead (donor and recipient outreach, social media). Our parent advisors help with driving, storage, and the adult-to-adult conversations that need a grown-up on the email thread.
Have equipment to donate, a program that needs gear, or a question? Fill out the form below or reach out directly.
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Email: kickitforwardclub@gmail.com
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Service area: Washtenaw County & Detroit metro area