Summary
Organization name
Finding Our Stride
Tax id (EIN)
83-3151412
Address
256 Tucker Hill RdNorwich, VT 05055
Empowering Upper Valley youth through free afterschool running programs, Finding Our Stride boosts fitness, self-esteem and resilience, and connects kids to peers, mentors and community.
Fitness: We believe in the power of fitness to empower youth, regardless of their background or experience level. Our programs prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and individual growth, providing a welcoming space for children to explore the joy of movement and develop lifelong habits of physical activity.
Social-Emotional Learning: FOS is a microcosm of the classroom for our coaches, 80% of whom are educators. Practice time provides increased connection that builds student confidence and resilience in and out of the classroom. Our SEL curriculum is grounded in positive psychology’s research on character and relationships.
Community Engagement: Each season, teams and runners contribute meaningfully to their communities. This helps youth to foster self-esteem and resilience; build a sense of purpose and belonging; and develop a sense of agency and pride. Since 2016, FOS teams have raised more than $206,000 for Upper Valley non-profits.
Accessibility
Finding Our Stride was designed to bring the joy of running in community to all Upper Valley youth. We work with area elementary and middle schools where more than 30% of students receive free and reduced-price lunch. We work with each school to design a program that is right for them, at no cost to schools or families.
Impact
Organization Data
Norwich, VT 05055