Note: Organizations can import an entire calendar and any new events the organization adds to its calendar will then appear on this site. To import your calendar:Create an Org right here on this page. Remember to add appropriate tags!Import a calendar and use the dropdown to associate it with the organization you createdNameWebsiteDescription <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Youth Challenge changes lives in simple yet extraordinary ways. Children with physical disabilities and their teen volunteer partners learn and grow through adaptive sports, recreation, art, and life-skills training. At Youth Challenge, we believe that, despite one’s limitations, everyone has the right to play, learn, make friends, have fun, and enjoy life in a safe, welcoming environment. No family is ever charged a fee for Youth Challenge services.</p> <p>In 1976, Mary Sue (Anter) Tanis had a vision to help young people with physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, engage in recreation. Mary Sue’s vision has continued to grow into a dynamic experience for hundreds of children.</p> <p><strong>Mission</strong></p> <p>Youth Challenge brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation and social growth activities.</p> <p><strong>Vision</strong></p> <p>Youth Challenge is the recognized leader in Northeast Ohio for enriching the lives of young people of all abilities, and supporting their growth and well-being.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commitment</p> <p>Inclusion is Our Superpower<br /> At Youth Challenge, everyone is empowered to be themselves</p> <p>We were created to be inclusive.<br /> We strive to provide equitable opportunities for all.<br /> We are committed to being more diverse to celebrate our differences and broaden our shared experiences.</p> <p>Youth Challenge was founded in 1976 to give young people the opportunity to play sports and have fun, regardless of their physical abilities. Today we strive to build on that legacy by becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization we can be, and we ask everyone in the YC community to help us achieve this goal.</p> <p>Our continued commitment is to ensure Youth Challenge is<br /> Diverse, where we represent and appreciate the range of differences in our community;<br /> Equitable, where we provide fair opportunities based on individual needs; and<br /> Inclusive, where everyone feels valued, supported, and respected.</p> Organization locationContact nameContact form urlContact emailContact phoneInstagramFacebookTagsAdd applicable events tags. Start typing to see options to select. You can enter custom text and hit the + to lock it in.Cancel