The Crystal Springs Athlete Support Program, an initiative of Change Lives Outreach, INC., is dedicated to supporting local youth and student-athletes by helping remove barriers that may prevent them from participating, developing, and succeeding in athletics.
We believe athletics can teach young people valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, discipline, responsibility, perseverance, and confidence. Our goal is to make sure young athletes in our community know that their community is behind them both on and off the field.
Our mission is to encourage, empower, and support Crystal Springs-area student-athletes by connecting them with resources, educational support, mentorship, and opportunities that promote success in athletics, academics, and life.
Depending on available funding, donations, partnerships, and individual circumstances, the program may provide assistance with:
Athletic shoes and necessary sports equipment
Uniform and participation-related needs
Sports physical assistance
Athletic camp and program fees
Hydration and team supplies
Academic support and tutoring
College and scholarship preparation
Résumé and career-readiness assistance
Leadership and life-skills development
Mentoring and encouragement
Recognition of student-athlete achievements
Assistance is based on available resources and established program eligibility guidelines.
We want our young people to succeed beyond the scoreboard.
Through our partnership with Change Lives NextGen, student-athletes may also have opportunities to participate in leadership development, community service, financial literacy, career exploration, college preparation, mentoring, and other educational activities.
Our goal is to help develop not only better athletes—but also stronger students, leaders, and community members.
Individuals, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community partners can help us make a difference.
Contributions to the Crystal Springs Athlete Support Program may help provide equipment, participation assistance, educational resources, program supplies, and other approved needs for local student-athletes.
$25 — Helps provide basic athletic or hydration supplies
$50 — Helps with equipment or participation needs
$100 — Provides greater assistance toward an athlete's approved needs
$250+ — Supports multiple athletes or larger program needs
General contributions of any amount are appreciated.
Parents or guardians of eligible student-athletes may submit an assistance request to Change Lives Outreach, INC.
Submitting an application does not guarantee financial or material assistance. Requests will be reviewed based on eligibility, demonstrated need, available resources, and available program funding.
Whenever practical, approved financial assistance will be paid directly to the appropriate school, team, program, vendor, or service provider rather than provided as cash to an individual.
We welcome partnerships with:
Local Businesses • Churches • Schools • Coaches • Athletic Programs • Healthcare Providers • Civic Organizations • Community Leaders • Individual Donors
Together, we can make sure our young athletes know that Crystal Springs supports them.
Whether you're a parent seeking assistance, a business interested in sponsoring the program, a coach wanting to partner with us, or a community member who simply wants to help, we'd love to hear from you.
Change Lives Outreach, INC.
Crystal Springs, Mississippi
Phone: 601-721-8365
Email: changelives.outreach@gmail.com