Portland Community Football Club (PCFC)

Mission

Portland Community Football Club (PCFC) provides access to high-quality, affordable club soccer for low-income and underrepresented youth, ages 6- 18, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Brown, Latino/a/e, immigrants, and refugees. Our “whole child” advocacy approach promotes overall well-being by offering wraparound services such as a monthly food pantry, coach mentorship, academic support, and social service referrals.

Bottom Line for Portland

Giving to PCFC means you're investing in the immeasurable power of sport for all. For generations, not all athletes have been granted access and resources to participate and succeed in sports due to gender, race, and economic barriers. These barriers persist today. PCFC has been removing these barriers for over a decade through radically inclusive programs. We don't just say you're welcome at PCFC, we say "we've been waiting for you."

Quote

"Soccer has been my main way of finding healing and connection, and I wanted that for these kids too." - Kaig Lightner, Founder & Executive Director

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PCFC intentionally and directly serves LGBTQIA+, Black, Brown, Latinx, immigrants, and refugees. We are committed to the ongoing work of examining, reframing, and often eliminating the structures and policies that contribute to hate and discrimination. Our organizational culture is rooted in anti-oppressive practices.

Incentives

!Matching Gift Alert! All gifts (up to $1,000) will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to Meat for Cats and Dogs. Meat for Cats and Dogs is a pet supply store that specializes in raw food and holistic diets for cats and dogs. Since 2005, Meat has grown to become a hub for pet lovers, with a dedicated staff that is happy to answer questions about diet and nutrition for pets.

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!Matching Gift Alert! Thanks to Portland Spurs, an Official Tottenham Hotspur Supporters group, all gifts (up to $1,000) will be matched dollar for dollar! The Portland Spurs is a passionate group, made up of all walks of life, who share one very key common trait - they love Spurs! The Portland Spurs are growing their footprint deeper into Portland's community through service and non-profit partnerships. 

Partner(s)

All Y'all Creative is a Queer-owned Creative Agency that uses branded media as a tool to elevate LGBTQIA+ initiatives into the wider world, inspiring progress through visibility.

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Big shoutout to Active Children Portland! Their work across Portland's youth communities is vital. We are so thankful for their support and partnership with PCFC.

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Thank you to Basic Rights Oregon, Street Books, Partnership for Safety and Justice, or all you do for our Portland and Oregon communities, and for generously partnering with PCFC for the 2024 Give!Guide.