The DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation Announces $2M Matched Donation To The Josh Gibson Foundation To Build New Youth Sports Facility

2025-11-13 02:01:18

(MENAFN- 3BL) PITTSBURGH, November 13, 2025 /3BL/ -- Recently, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation The Josh Gibson Foundation

The new Josh Gibson Champions Club & Sports Matter Center

"The Josh Gibson Foundation has long been a pillar of opportunity and inspiration for youth in our hometown of Pittsburgh," said Julie Lodge-Jarrett, EVP, Chief People, Purpose and Transformation Officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We're proud to stand alongside them in this transformative project. By committing up to $2M in matching funds, we hope to encourage others in the community to contribute as well."

"The DICK'S Foundation's investment in this project is more than just funding, it's a belief in our mission and in the young people of this community," said Sean Gibson, Executive Director of The Josh Gibson Foundation. "This new facility will provide a safe, supportive environment where kids can learn, grow and reach their full potential."

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For more information about The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and its mission to inspire and enable youth sports participation across the country, visit joshgibson

About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, The DICK'S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK'S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter Instagram Facebook TikTok.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DICK'S is a leading omni-channel retailer and an iconic brand in sport and culture. Its banners include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! in addition to the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. As owner and operator of Foot Locker, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, DICK'S serves the global sneaker community across 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK'S also owns and operates GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.

Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks sportsmatter dickssportinggoods Instagram TikTok Facebook X

About The Josh Gibson Foundation

The Josh Gibson Foundation believes in the endless possibilities for potential in today's youth. By providing academic and athletic programs that foster leadership and scholarship, the skills necessary for tomorrow's successes are created today. Our goal is to carry on the legacy of greatness and accomplishment embodied by Josh Gibson, by developing programs that help children of every level of ability reach their potential, and to create opportunities that set The Josh Gibson Foundation apart from other organizations and provides value for our communities. Learn more at joshgibson

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