Special Olympics Southern California

Overview

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. The organization serves nearly 25,000 athletes across 11 counties in Southern California, offering 13 different sports throughout the year. SOSC aims to foster physical fitness, courage, joy, and community connections among its athletes.

The organization runs various programs, including Unified Champion Schools, which promote inclusion in educational settings, and the Young Athletes Program, designed for children ages 2-7 to develop motor skills through play. Additionally, the Healthy Athletes Initiative provides health education and screenings to improve athlete wellness. SOSC is committed to building meaningful relationships within the community and actively seeks partnerships to enhance inclusion and access for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, SOSC emphasizes acceptance and well-being through the power of sport.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 562-502-1100
• Website: sosc.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sosocal

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Spectator sports
• Athlete health initiatives
• Law enforcement torch run
• Partnerships with schools
• Inclusive youth leadership
• Athlete advocacy
• Leadership training
• Fundraising and donations
• Inclusive youth programs
• Disability sports programs
• Health and wellness
• Adaptive sports
• Community engagement
• Sports for intellectual disabilities
• Diversity and inclusion in sports
• Event planning
• Sports training
• Healthy athletes
• Inclusive sports
• Volunteer opportunities
• Global messenger
• Youth leadership
• Athlete stories of courage
• Disability services
• Intellectual disabilities
• Community programs
• Civic and social organizations
• Disability inclusion
• Athlete empowerment
• Train like a champion
• Community-based sports
• Medfests
• Sports and recreation
• Coaching
• Year-round sports
• Services
• Special Olympics programs in California
• Special Olympics Southern California
• Athlete development
• Non-profit organization
• Power up
• Athlete leadership
• B2C
• Healthcare
• Non-profit
• Professional training & coaching
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Events services
• Civic & social organizations
• Civic & social organization
• Health care
• Hospital & health care
• Nonprofit organization management
• Community service/non-profit
• Local services

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