Champions in Action
Non-profit OrganizationsOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Champions in Action is a Christian nonprofit that connects disadvantaged youth with mentors through a six-year soccer-focused mentorship program. The organization holds U.S. 501(c)(3) status and is registered as a non-governmental organization in Guatemala, reflecting its cross-border scope. It has operated in Guatemala since 2010 and has served more than 3,000 youth through the program. The group is based in Bowling Green, Ohio. The program targets disadvantaged youth and uses soccer as a vehicle for long-term mentorship and personal development over six years. Within the non-profit sector, Champions in Action applies a structured, sport-based approach to youth mentoring, with activities taking place in Guatemala and organizational ties to the United States.