North Lawndale Athletic & Recreation Association

Since 2017, the NLARA and our partners have collaborated so that all young people in the community are able to play, have fun and grow in safe and nurturing environments. Check out this video to see for yourself!

Our youth need and deserve your time, talent, and treasure!

“NLARA creates the environment to collaborate and partner with existing organizations to make it a win-win for all. We all bring different ideas to the table.”

Ana Sierra

Founder, Ana Sierra Women's Basketball League

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Volunteers, partners, and in-kind services are key to helping our youth.

Find meaningful ways to build with youth, families and community leaders

Through our coalition of partners, we offer a wide variety of opportunities for engagement.

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We love building partnerships!

Coaches, parents, guardians and community members are invited to partner with us to uplift our youth. Engage with the NLARA.

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“Through open communication with each other, being transparent with our participants and our resources, we are able to change lives.”

Debra Brown

Co-Founder, The Investment Basketball Program

“Through the NLARA, I was able to legitimize Endless Energy, a non-profit focused on evolving and enhancing a total athlete equipped with physical skill and mental stamina.”