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Asian Refugees United's Soccer for Success Program

We are excited to share that Inspired to Explore, Asian Refugees United (ARU), and the U.S. Soccer Foundation have teamed up to make a difference in our community and improve the lives of immigrant and refugee children in the Greater Harrisburg Area.


With support and funding from Inspired to Explore, ARU has launched Soccer for Success Program, an initiative developed by the U.S. Soccer Foundation designed to empower youth (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) through the beautiful game of soccer, foster not only physical health but also crucial life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and discipline. 


The first 8-week program, which ran from July to August, marked the beginning of a truly awesome adventure. Even though this program is just starting, it attracted 25 excited participants, forming a lively and engaged community beyond the soccer field.


Looking ahead, we are excited to continue supporting ARU's endeavors. We want to acknowledge that our impact is a testament to the power of collective efforts in making a meaningful difference. So, to all Inspired To Explore supporters, thank you for being part of this transformative experience. Your contributions are shaping a brighter future for the youth in Harrisburg, and I couldn't be happier to have you on this inspiring adventure. 


We hope you feel fulfilled knowing that together, we helped create new opportunities for these young minds to learn, grow, and experience the joy of playing soccer. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue making dreams come true for these incredible kids.

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Inspired to Explore Inc (ITE) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human development organization with the mission to explore nature, inspire change, and enhance our health and well-being. The organization has a vision to inspire change in people's lives and livelihoods through a deeper connection with the natural world. ITE uses the transformative power of nature, education, leadership, and community to help people learn, grow, lead, and transform.. Over the past three years, ITE has hosted 20 + free events that includes community hikes, runs and outdoor wellness events where more than 800 people participated from Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Perry Counties, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. Majority of the participants reported that the outdoor experiences like hiking and biking have positively changed how they felt in their body, their mind, and their sense of belonging. ITE's active programs includes outdoor wellness advocacy (Nature Rx Advocacy), leadership training and development, nature-powered productivity, education and scholarships, and youth empowerment are not a menu of separate services.

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