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JTDF
The JT Dorsey Foundation is a non-profit, youth development organization that provides key services that are lacking, but necessary, in inner-city Pennsylvania communities.
11941
All-time Soccer for Success Participants
All-time Coach-Mentors
1106
of the kids feel better about their future
81%
We use the medium of soccer to develop strong moral character, inspire academic excellence, and promote community involvement for participants.
Our mission is to provide wellness education, physical activity, mentoring, leadership, employment training, and a safe space for under-resourced children to grow up.
OUR
OUR
In 2007, Julian, otherwise known as “JT,” created the JT Dorsey Foundation, a non-profit youth development organization that uses soccer as a means to develop well-rounded kids from the ages of 5 to 19 throughout Harrisburg, Lebanon, Pottstown, and Philadelphia and surrounding regions. As a Director of an alternative school with a special education degree, JT knew he wanted to combine his love of soccer with working alongside kids.
JT began playing three decades ago, when he was 8 years old, and, with his passion and skill set, later competed at Loyola University in Maryland and went on to play for the Hershey Wildcats and the Harrisburg City Islanders.
Who We Serve
Within the JTDF, many participants come from communities and schools living below the poverty line. These participants sadly see the negative impact of poverty. They also are faced with limited opportunities of effective after-school youth development programs that not only impacts the child and his or her family but the overall local community. The JTDF provides a solution for this need.
The programs through JTDF proactively address significant gaps in services and social problems that negatively impact children and families and provide a safe place for students in these tumultuous after-school hours.
No other programs or organizations within these communities or zip codes provide programs such as this.
There are other club soccer programs, but those programs do not emphasize healthy eating habits, nutrition education, and appropriate social skills and use the game as an opportunity to mentor under-resourced youth.
Did You Know?
“[The JTDF] helped a lot of kids to achieve their goals that otherwise might not have achieved them.”
- JTDF volunteer
OUR PROGRAMS
SOCCER FOR SUCCESS
Soccer for Success is an after school youth development program used to help kids establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills through using caring adults and family engagement. These programs are located in Coatesville, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Pottstown and Philadelphia, regions of Pennsylvania.
SKILL SCHOOL
Skill School training is designed to expand a player’s mental and physical soccer abilities, focusing on individual skills. The goal of the training is to develop skilled, confident, and creative players through purposeful practice that might not occur during traditional team training.
FUTURE LEADERS
This mentor program is for youth ages 14-19 years old. These programs focus on leadership development and designed to help high school students gain job readiness skills, volunteer, and employment opportunities. It will also increase the student’s connection to secondary education opportunities.
SUPPORTERS
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PO BOX 126337
5901 Jonestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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