We empower girls through athletics

Upcoming Events

Girls Basketball Day
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Springfield Park Basketball Courts
147th Ave & 184th St
Queens

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Past Events

Girls Basketball Day
December 11th, 2021

At Jackie Robinson playground in Harlem, New York. We’re brought basketball, face-painting, and inspirational speakers to girls ages 8-16 in preventative care and temporary housing.

2020 Winter Game Drive

At the height of the pandemic, Even Footing was able to conduct a successful Game Drive bringing hundreds of board games, puzzles, and crafts to preventative care facilities housing children awaiting foster placement.

2019 Girls Soccer Day

2019 Soccer Day at Frederick Douglass playground. Another successful soccer event with over 100 girls who participated in soccer, face-painting, and crafts, and received back-to-school bookbags, tee-shirts, and water bottles!

Who We Are

Even Footing is a New York based 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to empower girls through athletics.

What We Do

We partner with agencies that oversee homeless girls (ages 8-14) and girls waiting for foster home placement. We create an annual event led by celebrity athletes where free sneakers, and scholarships for community youth sports leagues are provided. We also visit shelters throughout the year. We provide athletic clinics with celebrity athletes, and register girls for the annual event.

Why We Do It

We believe in the power of sports, especially the effects it has on girls. According to the United Nations, girls who participate in sports are more likely to reach their potential as leaders in the society. That's why we also believe that putting girls in sneakers as early as possible is essential for their development. It encourages them to run, jump, and feel confident about themselves. We aim to encourage girls through providing opportunities in athletics and providing them with sneakers.