COVID-19 Emergency Response Programs & Services 2020

Johnnie Marines, co-founder LES sports, is our 2020 Hero of Kindness!

As a successful music executive &renowned businessman,  Johnnie continues to give back to the Lower East Side community where he was raised. Thank you for the outpouring of empathy and compassion that is making this world a better place!

Emergency initatives began when New York City shutdown in March 2020:

·  Thousands of meals served 

·   Support for isolated seniors

·   Academic programs & supplies for kids

·   Basic necessities delivered 

·   Sanitizer & Masks provided

Yoga for Mental Health & Wellness

Empowers individual to build resilience, confidence, strength, and connectedness with ones self. 

Special thanks to our supporting partners for their unwavering commitment to helping LES Sports provide a safe environment and better future for our youth:

Hon. Harvey Epstein

Hon. Carlina Rivera

Hon. Brad Hoylman

Hon. Carolyn Maloney

Why Not Care

Hunger Relief & Back to School Initiatives

·  Provided thousands of meals to isolated seniors and families from March 2020- December 2020. 

·  1/3 of food pantries/soup kitchens closed down during this period

·    Gathered thousands of backpacks, school supplies, & healthy snacks for children

Flag Football for kids

Ages 10 to 15 years old

LOCATION:  EAST RIVER Park Field #8 

DATES:  October 25th– November 22nd 

DAY:  EVERY SUNDAY

TIME:  10:00 am to 12:00

EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER DUE TO SHUTDOWN OF SCHOOLS AND SPORTS PROGRAMS