About the HUB
Building a Better Youth Sports System
Play Equity Baltimore is an initiative of East West Youth LAB. We bring together youth, families, sports providers, community organizations, recreation partners, schools, health organizations, funders, and civic leaders.
Our mission
Every young person should have the opportunity to participate, grow, and lead.
To create a coordinated, equitable, and sustainable youth-sports system that gives every young person in Baltimore the opportunity to participate, grow, and lead.
What we are building
Five parts. One shared
model.
The five parts of the model in plain language:
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A connected network
Organizations working together instead of operating in isolation.
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A citywide map
Clear information about programs, facilities, access gaps, and community needs.
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Stronger coaching
Shared training and standards for safe, inclusive, youth-centered programs.
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A participation pathway
Referrals that help young people move between programs and remain involved.
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A shared investment agenda
Data and youth input used to encourage more equitable public and private investment.
Equity priorities
Attention where
barriers are
highest.
The HUB will pay particular attention to barriers affecting:
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Youth in under-resourced neighborhoods
02
Girls and young women
03
Youth with disabilities
04
Families facing financial barriers
05
Youth lacking transportation or equipment
06
Young people with limited access to safe facilities
Leadership and partners
Shared leadership across the city.
Include:
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East West Youth LAB’s role
02
Steering committee
03
Youth and family advisors
04
Founding organizations
05
Community and institutional partners
06
A partner-interest form
Accountability
Progress made visible.
As the work develops, this page can publish:
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Assessment findings
02
Play-equity maps
03
Shared quality standards
04
Progress updates
05
Annual outcomes
06
Investment recommendations
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Two-year impact report
Join the HUB
Connect your organization with the growing
Play Equity Baltimore network.
Ways youth can participate
The future forum can include: