play equity
Alley-Oop Kids IS run by kids for kids …
to make play more equitable
endorsed by th e global recess alliance
When kids play, they thrive in life.
We advocate for recess and play with Lending Lockers, a National Recess Day Coalition, and by speaking to & mentonring youth to promote play equity in their communities.
→ Rishan Patel, CEO, Alley-Oop Kids
lending lockers
There are over 300 Lending Lockers powering play for over 200,000 kids globally.
We install Lending Lockers filled with free sports gear and work with corporate partners to do the same, bringing the power of play to schools and organizations that need it.
California & national recess day coalition
We have mobilized recess experts and non-profit leaders to advocate for the first-ever National Recess Day to highlight the importance of this crucial break for kids in school. CA State Senator Josh Newman will advance this resolution to the state Senate in 2024!
Mentoring & Speaking
Working closely with partners like the Aspen Institute, Allstate, and GameChanger, we mentor kids to tackle play equity in their communities.
CEO Rishan Patel was also a panel speaker on “Service Learning Through Sports” at the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit in 2024.
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“Your project is achieving multiple impacts on multiple fronts. The potential for exponential impact is immense.
Ashoka.org
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"So incredibly proud of these game changers."
Billie Jean King
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"I'm a PE teacher in Uvalde, Texas and am so appreciative to be a recipient of a locker for my school. Thank you for the work you are doing!"
Norma Jean Sandoval
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"@alleyoopkids you're the real MVP's!"
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas via Instagram story
Partners & supporters
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