Empowering Youth Through Accessible Sports Equipment
Breaking financial barriers for NEPA families to ensure every child can play, grow, and succeed in sports.
Our Sponsors
About Us
Meet Randi and Jon Casey
Founders of Build N’ Athlete
Driven by a shared passion for youth development and community service, Randi and Jon Casey founded Build-N-Athlete to address the financial obstacles preventing children from participating in sports. Their mission is to foster inclusivity and empowerment through athletic opportunities.
Our Mission
Why We Exist
We believe every child deserves the chance to experience the benefits of sports, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Our goal is to eliminate economic barriers and promote inclusivity in youth athletics.
How We Help
Through our innovative system, families can access sports gear tailored to their children’s needs. We accomodate diverse requirements, ensuring every young athlete is equipped to participate and thrive.
Ways to Support
Help us outfit young athletes for the 2024 Fall Sports season by donating through our secure platform. Practices start this month! Your timely support ensures every child is ready to play from day one.
Our Impact
Build-N-Athlete has helped dozens of young athletes across NEPA get the gear they need to join, compete, and grow through sports—turning financial obstacles into opportunities to thrive on and off the field.
What we offer
Equipment Access Program
Our credit-based system allows families to obtain sports gear that suits their children’s specific needs, promoting confidence and participation.
Community Events
We host events like the Build-N-Athlete 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run to raise funds and awareness, bringing communities together to support youth sports.
What Our Recipients Say
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“Thanks to Build-N-Athlete, my son received the equipment he needed to join the soccer team. It’s been a game-changer for our family.”
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“Having the right gear made me feel confident on the field. I’m grateful for the support from Build-N-Athlete.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Build-N-Athlete and who started it?
Build-N-Athlete is a nonprofit organization founded by Randi and Jon Casey to break down the financial barriers that prevent children from participating in sports. Motivated by a passion for youth development and community service, they launched this initiative to ensure that every child in NEPA has the opportunity to play, grow, and succeed through athletics.
How does Build-N-Athlete help families get sports equipment?
We operate an innovative credit-based Equipment Access Program that lets families obtain sports gear tailored to their children’s needs. This ensures young athletes can join teams, feel confident, and actively participate—without the stress of financial hurdles.
What impact has Build-N-Athlete had so far?
Thanks to the generosity of our community and sponsors, Build-N-Athlete has helped dozens of young athletes across NEPA get the gear they need to join teams and compete confidently. By transforming financial obstacles into opportunities, we’re empowering kids to thrive on and off the field.
How can I support Build-N-Athlete’s mission?
There are several ways to help us outfit kids for upcoming sports seasons:
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Make a donation through our secure online platform to directly fund equipment purchases.
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Sponsor an event or partner with us if you’re a business or organization.
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Participate in community events like our Build-N-Athlete 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run that raise funds and awareness.
Empowering Youth Through Accessible Sports Equipment
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