Up2Us VISTA Honors 30th Anniversary of MLK Day of Service 2025

Up2Us VISTA Honors 30th Anniversary of MLK Day of Service 2025

On January 22, 2025, the Up2Us VISTA team hosted a virtual event for the 30th Anniversary of AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service, featuring their MLK Resource Guide, reflections from VISTA members and staff, and a special recording from Up2Us Sports Ambassador Jay Allen.

Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Eugene Pough is a coach who has made a profound impact as both an Up2Us Sports Coach, as well as at The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy (PYFA), of which he is a founder and the current Executive Director. PYFA was founded in 2020 and has partnered with Up2Us Sports since the beginning of 2024.

Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Through Taleek Norman’s multiple AmeriCorps service terms through Up2Us Sports as a Coach and VISTA at NYC’s Equity Design, he has become a pillar of his community, catalyzing teamwork and personal development both among his students and fellow coaches.