Programs | Pass It Forward

Programs for Youth

Our foundation's programs are designed to enhance behavioral well-being, ensuring youth develop positive coping mechanisms. By engaging in therapeutic sports and wellness activities, participants experience improved physical health that fosters a more active lifestyle. Additionally, our initiatives focus on mental and emotional health, providing essential support for personal growth and resilience.

In special collaboration with The Derek Fisher Be Better Foundation, our program offers a game-changing experience for students passionate about basketball—one of the top-requested sports among our youth and their families. This partnership brings in licensed and certified basketball trainers, many of whom have played and coached at elite levels, to deliver skill-building, mental toughness, and mentorship that align with the core of our sports therapy approach.

Starting at the age of initial enrollment, students with a clear interest in basketball receive guidance on a pathway toward collegiate recruitment, preparing them early with the physical, academic, and mental tools necessary for success on and off the court.

We’re not just providing sports.
We’re creating healing, hope, and high-level opportunities—one youth, one family, one movement at a time.

This is more than a program.
This is a game plan for life.

We’re not just coaching sports.
We’re coaching life. We’re building movements. We’re passing it forward.

Therapeutic Sports Training

Pass It Forward Foundation delivers a dynamic and life-changing Therapeutic Sports Training program that is redefining youth development across Los Angeles County—during the school day and after school. Blending the power of sports with mental wellness, mentorship, and academic support, our program empowers youth to grow stronger not just physically, but emotionally and socially.

Through engaging, sport-specific sessions, mindfulness practices, and motivational coaching, students of all abilities—especially those navigating trauma, anxiety, or social-emotional challenges—build confidence, resilience, and a true sense of belonging. From school campuses to local parks, our certified coaches create safe spaces where youth can move, heal, learn, and lead.

Sustaining Communities

We are proud to offer a unique program designed to financially support small business owners and nonprofit organizations. Through a strategic partnership with Legends Stadium, they have created an innovative funding model that empowers us to “Pass It Forward” to others in need.

By keeping dollars circulating within our local communities, this initiative reinforces the power of local reinvestment and collective impact—ensuring that support goes directly where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re looking to support our mission or seeking resources for your organization, we invite you to connect with us and become part of this movement.

Want to support us or need support?
Reach out today and let’s Pass It Forward—together.

Entrepreneurship

At the Pass It Forward Foundation, we believe in investing in the next generation of changemakers. Our Youth Entrepreneurship Program provides high school students with real-world, hands-on experience through internship opportunities directly within our organization, or through our prestigious partnership with the Child Mind Institute’s Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA).

This unique program is designed for high school students—especially those from structurally marginalized communities—who are passionate about mental health, entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact. Selected students will participate in:
• Project-based learning
• College and career readiness workshops
• Capstone presentations
• Professional development sessions
• A hands-on internship in mental health, community service, or nonprofit entrepreneurship

Through this program, students will gain valuable professional, interpersonal, and life skills while exploring meaningful career paths in mental health and related fields.

Ready to take the next step in your journey?

Apply Here

Health and Wellness Events

health and wellness events are held once monthly and they provide the following

Basketball clinic
Therapeutic boxing session
Martial Arts session
Youth board games and activities tables
Free College Max financial education registration
Food & beverages
Music
Health screenings
L.A county Department of Mental Health services. Free weekly class registration for youth and adult
I'm A Movement Not A Monument. Free tutoring service registration for after school tutoring at select inglewood schools

Then we have annual Large health and wellness events call:

EmpowerHer (October)
EmpowerHim (June)
EmpowerThem

Learn More

Learn about upcoming program service dates, volunteering and health and wellness events near you!

InfoLA@PassItForwardLA.org

Phone

424-298-1105

Pass It Forward Foundation

82-3045502

Programs for Youth

Therapeutic Sports Training

College Max

Sustaining Communities

Entrepreneurship

Health and Wellness Events

Mentorship Programs

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