Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Regions

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

1141 W. 190th Street, Suite 272Gardena, CA 90248 United States
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Mission Statement

The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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Special Olympics Southern California is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. It is one of 52 Chapters within the United States and part of Special Olympics, Inc., which serves 3 million athletes in 180 countries worldwide.

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by Laura M. from Madison, WI (2014-06-16 10:59:54.0)
Fun event that also provided shirts, drinks, and snacks to volunteer. Experience was highly rewarding.
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