Project Proposal: Every Kid Deserves Cleats
A community soccer outreach and family engagement initiative by Ndamba.org and Flourish Church
Project location: Monarch Pass Apartment Complex, Fort Worth, Texas
Funding goal: $10,700 (provisional budget)
Direct beneficiaries: 100 refugee and immigrant children
Primary deliverable: 200 pairs of used soccer cleats — two pairs per child, one for indoor soccer and one for outdoor soccer.
Implementing organizations: Ndamba.org and Flourish Church
Prepared October 12, 2026 | Version 1.0 | Draft for review
1. Title and Header Information
Every Kid Deserves Cleats
Equipping children for safe soccer, building relationships with families, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
Project owner and fiscal lead: Ndamba.org
A Christian nonprofit that provides free soccer opportunities and uses sport to promote character development, community, and the gospel.
Ministry and family outreach partner: Flourish Church
A multicultural, multiethnic church plant committed to helping immigrants find and follow Jesus Christ so they can flourish in their relationship with God.
Project lead: Genesis Tinshu, Lead Church Planter, Flourish Church; project leadership through Ndamba.org. Additional team members and designated treasurer: Jimmy Hall.
Primary stakeholders: participating children and their parents or guardians, apartment community representatives, volunteers, donors, local churches, and soccer partners.
2. Executive Summary
Overview
Every Kid Deserves Cleats is a proposed community outreach initiative designed to provide 100 refugee and immigrant children living at Monarch Pass Apartment Complex and surrounding apartment complexes in Fort Worth, Texas, with two pairs of used soccer cleats each: one suitable for indoor soccer and one suitable for outdoor soccer. Many children from economically challenged households want to play soccer but lack the footwear they need. Some play barefoot because their families cannot afford soccer shoes, exposing them to avoidable risks such as cuts, abrasions, and other foot injuries. By purchasing 200 pairs of suitable, gently used cleats through eBay (and other sites) and distributing them directly to identified children, Ndamba.org and Flourish Church will remove an important financial barrier to participation in soccer.
The project is about more than shoes. It is an opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love through practical service, build trust with refugee and immigrant families, and create natural opportunities for respectful gospel conversations. Volunteers will identify children in need, record their shoe sizes, acquire appropriately fitted footwear, and personally deliver the shoes to each child’s home with parental or guardian involvement. This home-based approach will help establish relationships with entire households and provide opportunities for ongoing friendship, community engagement, and discipleship when families welcome further contact.
The problem
Children who cannot afford soccer cleats may play barefoot or with inappropriate footwear. This can increase their risk of foot injuries and make soccer less comfortable and safe. Families already managing limited resources may be unable to prioritize specialized footwear for a child’s recreational activity.
The solution
Raise funds to purchase 200 pairs of inspected, gently used soccer cleats, match each pair to an identified child’s shoe size and playing surface, and personally deliver two suitable pairs to each of 100 children.
The expected impact
- 100 children equipped to participate in indoor and outdoor soccer.
- 200 pairs of cleats distributed to children whose families cannot readily afford them.
- 100 households reached through personal delivery and relationship-building.
- Greater access to free soccer and positive social, physical, and character development.
- New opportunities for gospel conversations and voluntary follow-up with parents, guardians, and children.
The project will use a provisional budget of $7,700, subject to validation of prices, shipping, and other costs. This is an average investment of $77 per child for two pairs of shoes, including the estimated costs of procurement, preparation, distribution, and follow-up.
3. Project Background & Rationale
3.1 Context: Why this project matters
Soccer is a powerful way for children to exercise, develop friendships, learn teamwork, and experience belonging. However, access to the game is not equal when a child’s family cannot afford the equipment required to participate comfortably and safely.
At Monarch Pass Apartment Complex, the project will focus on refugee and immigrant children whose families face financial barriers to purchasing soccer footwear. Children who play barefoot are the priority because they may be exposed to avoidable foot injuries, and their lack of equipment can limit their participation in organized soccer activities.
Ndamba.org’s published mission is to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ by providing free soccer opportunities to children, particularly those aged 4–16, while encouraging character development, spiritual growth, and community.
Flourish Church’s mission is to help immigrants find and follow Jesus Christ. Its ongoing community outreach has used soccer and free snow cones to build relationships with families at Monarch Pass. This proposed cleat project builds on that relationship-based approach by addressing a practical need in children’s lives.
3.2 Current gaps
The project is designed to address five practical gaps:
- Affordability: Families with limited resources may not be able to purchase two different types of soccer footwear for each child.
- Appropriate equipment: Indoor and outdoor soccer can require different footwear. A child with only one suitable pair may be inadequately equipped for one playing surface.
- Safety and comfort: Playing barefoot or in unsuitable shoes can expose children to avoidable injuries and discomfort.
- Access and inclusion: Children should not be excluded from soccer simply because their parents cannot afford the necessary equipment.
- Family engagement: Occasional community events can introduce volunteers to families, but personalized assistance and follow-up can create deeper, longer-lasting relationships.
The project will document local needs through direct identification rather than assuming that all families at the complex face the same circumstances. It will not claim to solve every barrier to youth sports participation; it will address one immediate and identifiable need.
3.3 Strategic alignment
The initiative advances the missions of both implementing organizations.
| Ndamba.org | Flourish Church |
|---|---|
| Expands access to free soccer. | Serves refugee and immigrant households. |
| Encourages character, teamwork, and positive development. | Demonstrates Christian love through practical service. |
| Uses sport to create opportunities for gospel conversations. | Builds relationships that can lead to voluntary faith exploration and discipleship. |
Together, the organizations can combine Ndamba’s soccer outreach with Flourish Church’s commitment to immigrant ministry. The result is a practical, community-centered initiative that serves children while building bridges between families and a welcoming local Christian community.
4. Objectives and SMART Goals
The project will pursue the following specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives.
Goal 1 — Identify 100 children
Identify and verify the needs of 100 refugee and immigrant children at Monarch Pass whose families report that they cannot afford suitable soccer cleats. Record shoe sizes and playing-surface requirements before purchasing.
Goal 2 — Raise the full project budget
Secure $7,700 in cash donations or equivalent approved sponsorships within four weeks of the fundraising launch, subject to budget validation.
Goal 3 — Purchase 200 pairs
Acquire 200 pairs of gently used, serviceable soccer cleats, with one indoor-suitable pair and one outdoor-suitable pair for each of the 100 children, within six weeks of the fundraising launch, subject to availability.
Goal 4 — Deliver to 100 households
Personally deliver the shoes to every participating child at their home, with a parent or guardian involved, within eight weeks of the fundraising launch.
Goal 5 — Build meaningful family connections
Offer all 100 households an opportunity to learn about Ndamba’s free soccer activities and Flourish Church’s community and discipleship opportunities. Record the number of families who voluntarily request further contact or participate in follow-up.
These targets are proposed planning goals, not claims of results already achieved. The schedule will be adjusted if fundraising, suitable shoe availability, or delivery logistics require more time.
5. Scope of Work: Deliverables and Boundaries
5.1 In scope
- Community outreach and identification of children who need soccer footwear.
- Parent or guardian engagement and collection of shoe-size information.
- A confidential beneficiary register with a unique identification number for each child.
- Research, selection, and purchase of used soccer cleats through eBay.
- Inspection, cleaning, and preparation of footwear before distribution.
- Matching shoes to children’s sizes and the intended playing surface.
- Personal delivery to children’s homes, with parental or guardian involvement.
- A brief introduction to the organizations’ free soccer opportunities and optional family follow-up.
- Donor communication, financial tracking, and a final project report.
5.2 Out of scope
To keep the initiative focused and financially manageable, the project will not include:
- Soccer uniforms, shin guards, balls, or a complete soccer kit.
- Soccer league registration fees, transportation to games, or ongoing coaching costs.
- New cleats unless an exception is approved because suitable used footwear cannot be sourced.
- Cash payments directly to beneficiaries.
- Guarantees of injury prevention, improved athletic performance, or conversion to Christianity.
- Compulsory church attendance, religious participation, or gospel conversations as a condition for receiving shoes.
5.3 Key deliverables
At project completion, Ndamba.org and Flourish Church will aim to produce:
- A verified list of 100 eligible children, with recorded shoe sizes.
- A procurement record for 200 pairs of cleats.
- A distribution register confirming delivery of two pairs to each child.
- A record of project spending and remaining funds.
- A summary of family engagement and voluntary follow-up.
- A final donor report with photographs only where appropriate consent has been obtained.
6. Methodology and Approach
The project will follow a simple, accountable process: identify, fundraise, purchase, prepare, deliver, and evaluate.
01
Identify children in need
Engage parents and guardians through community contacts, soccer outreach, and referrals. Prioritize children who lack suitable cleats because of financial hardship.
02
Measure and document
Record each child’s shoe size, indoor and outdoor footwear needs, and parent or guardian contact details with consent. Keep personal information secure.
03
Raise and approve funds
Share the proposal with churches, businesses, individuals, and community donors. Confirm the purchasing budget and authorized approvers before spending.
04
Source and purchase cleats
Search eBay for affordable, gently used pairs. Check sizes, condition, outsole type, seller reputation, shipping costs, and return terms before buying.
05
Inspect and match
Check each pair for fit, excessive wear, damaged soles, loose studs, and other defects. Clean the shoes and label the two pairs for each child.
06
Deliver personally
Arrange a convenient home visit with the family. Give the shoes to the child with a parent or guardian present, confirm fit, and explain how to use the appropriate pair.
07
Build relationships and follow up
Offer information about free soccer, family activities, and Flourish Church. Invite, rather than pressure, families to continue the relationship.
08
Account and report
Reconcile purchases against receipts, confirm distributions, review feedback, and share an impact report with donors.
Team roles and responsibilities
| Role | Proposed responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Project lead — Genesis Tinshu | Coordinate the initiative, oversee partnerships, lead donor communication, and monitor progress. |
| Ndamba.org leadership/treasurer | Approve expenditure, maintain financial records, manage procurement, and prepare financial reporting. |
| Flourish Church outreach team | Connect with families, coordinate home visits, provide relationship-based follow-up, and share ministry opportunities. |
| Volunteer coordinator | Schedule volunteers, maintain the distribution schedule, and ensure volunteers understand child-safeguarding procedures. |
| Shoe-sizing and procurement team | Collect sizes, compare listings, verify shoe condition and suitability, and maintain purchase records. |
| Distribution volunteers | Assist with delivery, confirm receipt, and record feedback and fit issues. |
| Donors and sponsors | Provide financial support, equipment discounts, or other approved resources. |
These are proposed responsibilities; named team members and delegated financial authorities should be confirmed before implementation.
Tools and governance
The project will be managed using straightforward, low-cost tools:
- Google Sheets: confidential beneficiary register, size tracker, purchasing ledger, and distribution checklist.
- Google Drive: restricted-access receipts, invoices, consent records, and reports.
- Email and messaging: volunteer coordination and donor updates, with beneficiary details kept out of broad group messages.
- Financial oversight: all purchases supported by receipts and reviewed by an authorized Ndamba.org representative.
- Decision-making: significant budget changes, substitutions, and contingency spending require approval from the designated project lead and financial approver.
Children’s information, family contact details, and photographs must be handled carefully. Home visits should be scheduled with the parent or guardian, and volunteers should follow a written child-safeguarding policy.
7. Timeline and Milestones
The proposed implementation period is eight weeks, beginning after project approval. The dates below assume approval and fundraising launch on October 19, 2026.
| Phase | Target dates | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Approval and preparation | Oct. 19–31 | Approve proposal, budget, team, and safeguarding procedures. |
| 2. Beneficiary identification | Oct. 19–Nov. 30 | Identify children, engage guardians, and record sizes. |
| 3. Fundraising | Oct. 19–Dec. 31 | Secure the target of $10,700. |
| 4. Procurement | Jan. 1–31, 2027 | Purchase 200 suitable pairs and track deliveries. |
| 5. Inspection and matching | Feb. 1–28 | Check condition, clean, sort, and match footwear. |
| 6. Home deliveries | Mar. 1–31 | Distribute shoes to the 100 children. |
| 7. Evaluation and reporting | Apr. 1–30 | Reconcile expenses, gather feedback, and submit the final report. |
Planning note: These are target dates, not confirmed delivery commitments. Shoe availability, seller shipping estimates, shoe sizes, and holiday-season delays may require adjustments. The team should begin size collection before purchasing to minimize mismatches.
8. Budget and Resource Requirements
8.1 Proposed project budget
The primary cost is purchasing 200 pairs of used soccer cleats at an estimated average of $35 per pair. Additional costs are provisional allowances and must be validated against actual listings and delivery arrangements.
TOTAL FUNDRAISING TARGET
$10,700
Estimated cost per child: $107 for two pairs of cleats, including project expenses.
| Budget item | Calculation | Amount |
| Used soccer cleats | 200 × $35 | $7,000 |
| Estimated shipping and applicable taxes | Allowance | $2,350 |
| Cleaning and distribution supplies | Allowance | $150 |
| Local transportation and home deliveries | Allowance | $500 |
| Contingency reserve | Allowance | $700 |
| Total project budget | $10,700 |
All figures are planning estimates, not verified current eBay prices or shipping quotes. The contingency reserve is approximately 1.3% of the total budget and may need to increase if shipping, taxes, or replacement purchases exceed estimates.
8.2 What a donor’s gift can accomplish
$53.50 — One pair of cleats
Helps provide one pair of used soccer cleats for a child.
$107 — Two pairs for one child
Covers the estimated purchase price of indoor- and outdoor-suitable footwear for one child, before shipping and other project expenses.
$1,070 — Ten children equipped
Covers the estimated purchase price of 20 pairs for ten children, before additional costs.
$10,700 — Sponsor the entire project
Helps fund the purchase and distribution of 200 pairs to 100 children, including the budgeted supporting expenses.
8.3 Resources required
The initiative will rely primarily on donated time and in-kind support.
- Volunteers for beneficiary identification, shoe sizing, procurement, sorting, and delivery.
- A secure recordkeeping system and a designated financial approver.
- Transportation for local distribution.
- Access to eBay and a reliable payment method controlled by the organization.
- Appropriate storage and cleaning supplies.
- A safeguarding and consent process for work involving children and home visits.
No paid staff salaries or software subscriptions are included in the current budget. If paid support becomes necessary, the project lead must seek approval and disclose the additional cost to donors.
Financial accountability: Donations will be received and recorded through Ndamba.org/donate. The organization will confirm that project-restricted gifts are tracked separately, that donor receipts are issued as appropriate, and that any unspent balance is handled according to the stated donation terms and organizational policies. Ndamba.org is an approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
9. Risk Management
| Identified risk | Mitigation strategy |
|---|---|
| Fundraising falls short | Begin beneficiary registration early, recruit anchor donors, and communicate progress weekly. Avoid committing the entire budget before funding is secured. |
| Suitable sizes are unavailable on eBay | Collect sizes first, search multiple sellers, buy in batches, and allow time for alternative listings. |
| Shoes arrive damaged or unsuitable | Review seller ratings, photos, condition descriptions, return policies, and outsole types. Inspect every pair before distribution. |
| Shipping or taxes exceed the estimate | Track landed costs before placing orders. Seek donated shipping, discounts, or approved additional funds rather than exceeding the budget without authorization. |
| Indoor and outdoor footwear are mismatched | Verify the actual playing surfaces with soccer coaches or facility staff. Match shoes to the intended surface rather than relying solely on listing labels. |
| Shoes do not fit the child | Verify sizes with guardians, use manufacturer sizing information where available, and favor sellers offering reasonable returns. Retain a small amount of time and budget for exchanges. |
| Child-safeguarding concerns during home visits | Schedule visits with guardians, use approved volunteer procedures, avoid unsupervised one-on-one situations, and document consent. |
| Family privacy is compromised | Restrict access to personal data, obtain separate consent for photographs, and never publish children’s names, addresses, or personal circumstances without appropriate authorization. |
| Gospel outreach is perceived as conditional aid | Make it clear that footwear is provided without any religious requirement. Invite conversations and follow-up respectfully, without pressure. |
| Poor financial accountability | Require receipts, reconcile the budget, review expenditure independently, and report actual spending and remaining funds. |
Special procurement consideration
Not all soccer shoes are interchangeable. Indoor court shoes, artificial-turf shoes, and outdoor firm-ground cleats have different outsole designs. Before buying, the team should confirm which indoor and outdoor surfaces the children actually use.
For indoor court soccer, flat, non-marking soles are often appropriate; for artificial turf, turf-specific outsoles may be required; and for natural grass, suitable outdoor studs may be appropriate. Footwear must match the venue’s rules. Some facilities do not permit outdoor cleats indoors.
Because the shoes will be used, every pair must be checked for structural integrity, adequate traction, safe studs, and a comfortable fit. Providing footwear is intended to reduce one barrier to safe participation, but it cannot eliminate the risk of soccer-related injuries.
10. Evaluation and Success Criteria
The project will measure both tangible outputs and the quality of the relationships it creates.
10.1 Performance indicators
| Indicator | Target | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Children identified and verified | 100 | Confidential beneficiary register |
| Total pairs purchased | 200 | eBay order records and receipts |
| Children receiving two pairs | 100 | Signed or documented delivery confirmation |
| Children receiving suitable footwear | 100, subject to availability and fit verification | Distribution and fit checklist |
| Budget expenditure | Within approved $10,700 budget | Financial reconciliation |
| Households offered follow-up | 100 | Outreach log |
| Families voluntarily requesting further contact | Record actual number | Follow-up records |
| Donor report completed | 1 | Final written report |
10.2 Evaluation process
During implementation: The project lead will review fundraising totals, procurement progress, and shoe-size matching weekly.
At distribution: Volunteers will confirm receipt of both pairs, ask guardians whether the footwear fits, and document any issues requiring exchanges.
After distribution: The team will contact participating families, where permission has been granted, to gather feedback about fit, usefulness, and children’s participation in soccer.
At project close: Ndamba.org will prepare a report comparing the approved budget with actual spending, documenting the number of children served, and summarizing family engagement and lessons learned.
The report will distinguish between outputs—such as shoes delivered—and longer-term outcomes, such as increased soccer participation or deeper family relationships. Gospel conversations, decisions of faith, and ongoing discipleship should be reported respectfully and only where appropriate, without treating them as conditions for receiving aid or as guaranteed results.
10.3 Donor communication
Donors will receive:
- A fundraising progress update during the campaign.
- A procurement and distribution update when shoes have been purchased and delivery begins.
- A final report containing financial reconciliation, distribution totals, and appropriate photographs or testimonials where consent has been obtained.
These reports will help donors see how their contributions were used and provide an evidence-based foundation for future community projects.
11. Conclusion & Call to Action
A small gift can open a big door
Every Kid Deserves Cleats offers a practical way to help children who love soccer but lack the resources to participate with appropriate footwear. By equipping 100 refugee and immigrant children at Monarch Pass with two pairs of used soccer cleats each, Ndamba.org and Flourish Church will address a real material need while creating opportunities for friendship, community connection, and gospel conversations with parents, guardians, and children.
The project is deliberately simple: identify children in need, raise the funds, buy suitable shoes, and deliver them personally. Its value extends beyond the footwear itself. Each home delivery can communicate to a child that someone cares and to a family that they are welcome in the wider community.
The proposed $10,700 budget represents an estimated $107 per child for two pairs of soccer shoes and associated project costs. With support from individuals, churches, businesses, and community partners, this initiative can turn generosity into a tangible blessing for 100 children and their households.
Our invitation to donors
We invite you to partner with Ndamba.org and Flourish Church to make this project possible.
- Sponsor one child: Give $107 toward two pairs of cleats.
- Sponsor ten children: Give $1,070 toward 20 pairs.
- Sponsor the full initiative: Contribute $10,700 to help equip all 100 children and cover the estimated project expenses.
- Become a project partner: Offer financial support, help locate suitable used cleats, or volunteer with sizing, sorting, and distribution.
Help put 200 pairs of cleats on 100 children.
Your contribution can help a child play with appropriate footwear, feel included, and experience the care of a community that values them.
Ndamba.org: Free soccer and faith-based mentoring: Visit Ndamba.org
Flourish Church: Helping immigrants find and follow Jesus: Visit Flourish Church
Project motto: Every child deserves a chance to play. Every family deserves to be treated with dignity. Every act of service can open a door to meaningful relationships.