The Home Depot Pledges $250,000 to Los Angeles Youth Programs

As the U.S. Men's National Team prepares for its FIFA World Cup 26 opening match in Los Angeles, The Home Depot is injecting $250,000 into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America across the region to bolster community-based youth initiatives and local soccer programming.

The investment targets a broad spectrum of development opportunities, ranging from direct soccer training to workforce readiness programs. By leveraging the momentum of the tournament, the retailer aims to provide young people in Southern California with resources that extend beyond the pitch, fostering life skills and community connections.

Allison Kolber, Vice President of Integrated Marketing at The Home Depot, noted that the donation serves to ensure local youth feel part of the historic sporting event. The effort aligns with the company’s ongoing partnership with U.S. Soccer, which seeks to expand access to the sport and cultivate the next generation of players and fans. Organizations including the Soccer Forward Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America will collaborate to implement these resources, emphasizing the role of sport as a vehicle for personal growth and social inclusion.