Our Mission
Rykix is a 501(c)3 nonprofit connecting donors from youth sports teams in the New York Metropolitan area to developing countries and institutions abroad. Our mission is to foster a conscious, engaging, and communal environment where the donor can follow their equipment to its new home. We’ve built a technology enabled process that lets donors connect and learn from their beneficiaries, as well as share their stories across the globe.
And Why We Do It
At Rykix, we’re reimagining what it means to donate. As someone who has played on countless youth teams, I know how easy it is to overlook the cleats in the back of your closet—and how unmotivating it can feel to simply drop them in a box, hoping they reach someone in need. I’m passionate about creating a system where every donor feels connected to the impact they’re making. While we’re beginning with cleats, our model is designed to scale—empowering communities through the donation of all types of sports gear, for both girls and boys.