501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Southwest Michigan

PLAY HARD.
GROW STRONG.
RISE UP.

Kind Active gives Southwest Michigan children free access to sports, movement, nutrition education, and mentorship — helping them build confidence, character, and lifelong healthy habits.

The Need

Why This Matters

Kids today are facing a quiet health crisis — one that movement, nutrition, and mentorship can help solve.

Childhood Obesity
1 in 5

U.S. children and adolescents have obesity, raising their risk for diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illness.

Physical Inactivity
<1 in 4

children ages 6–17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

Screen Time
7–9 hrs

of recreational screen time a day for many kids, fueling sedentary lifestyles.

Anxiety
1 in 10

children have been diagnosed with anxiety, with rates rising over the past decade.

Depression
1 in 5

adolescents report symptoms of depression each year.

Mental Health
40%

of high school students report persistent sadness or hopelessness that interferes with daily life.

Healthy Eating
<10%

of children eat the recommended daily amount of vegetables.

Why it matters: regular movement and exercise improve physical health, confidence, academic performance, focus, emotional regulation, sleep quality, and overall mental well-being — while reducing the risk of obesity, anxiety, and depression.
Our Approach

Move, Play & Rise.

Kind Active uses movement and play as the foundation for helping kids build healthy habits, confidence, and life skills — built around six core pillars.

Move & Play

Fun, structured games and activities that build strength, coordination, and a love for being active — no experience required.

Fuel & Recover

Simple nutrition, hydration, and rest habits that teach kids how food, water, and sleep help their bodies grow and thrive.

Character & Community

Confidence, resilience, kindness, and teamwork — built through movement, mentorship, and encouragement from caring coaches.

Ready to help a kid rise?

Every dollar and every hour goes straight into free programs that change kids' lives.