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What is AAU Cares?

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in our 800,000 members nationwide. AAU Cares is our way of giving back to the community. Check out the "Events" tab to see highlights!

How to get involved:

AAU Cares is for everyone! The goal is for this program to extend beyond national championship events and into all sports, districts, teams and members in the Union.

Getting involved is easy:

1. Identify an event in your sport/district that might be a good fit for an AAU Cares event. Some events (i.e. packing meals for underprivileged youth) require a significant amount of space, while others (i.e. a food or toy drive) require almost no space to execute.

2. Identify a non-profit or charity organization to help accomplish your goals. The AAU has worked with Feeding Children Everywhere, St. Jude Charities and a number of other charities at national championship events. Select a charity whose mission best reflects your values as a sport or district.

3. Get everyone involved! Spread the word and have fun giving back to your community.

Share your story:

If you have hosted, or plan to host, an AAU Cares event, we want to hear from you! Be sure to share your experience on social media using #AAUCares for a chance to be featured.

More information:

If you have any questions or would like more information about how to host an AAU Cares event, contact:

Joe Gura at jgura@aausports.org

Joe Armenio at armenio.joe@gmail.com

The AAU has held many events all across the country for the AAU Cares and AAU Proud initiatives since their start in 2016. Catch the highlights below from some of our favorites.

2022 AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Thank You Notes for First Responders
2021 AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Book Drive
05.30.2020 AAU Baseball Donates Baseball Equipment to Virgin Islands 04.08.2020 AAU Cares: Georgia AAU District Giving Back to Health Care Professionals
02.03.2020 Georgia AAU Makes Charitable Donations In Local Community
01.02.2020 AAU Volunteer Makes "A Christmas Wish" Come True
12.18.2019 AAU Cares: Holiday Party
12.17.2019 AAU Cross Country: The Love Kitchen INC.
12.09.2019 AAU Wrestling: Gobbler Classic Nationals
12.02.2019 AAU Track And Field: Bahama Relief
10.23.2019 AAU Track And Field: Atlethico Union Track Club
09.26.2019 AAU Cares: Leadership Conference
08.03.2019 AAU Cares: AAU Junior Olympic Games
07.03.2019 AAU Cares: Feeding Children Everywhere
06.27.2019 AAU Cares: Side-Out Foundation
06.15.2019 AAU Cares: Kids Helping Kids
02.05.2019 AAU Supports Efforts to End Human Trafficking
11.06.2018 Habitat for Humanity for Hurricane Relief efforts after Hurricane Michael
10.31.18 North Carolina Track Club Gives Back
07.23.18 Skate For Change at the 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games
06.23.18 Largest Volleyball Event in the World Makes Significant Impact on Local Communities with AAU Cares Initiatives
09.02.17 Michigan AAU Donates for Hurricane Harvey
08.30.17 AAU National Office Brings Clothes, Water and Non-Perishable Items to Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
07.05.17 AAU Boys Basketball Team Cares
06.17.17 AAU Volleyball: Packing Meals and Cancer Awareness
06.14.17 AAU Proud Field Day at Starwood Academy