What a year 2022 has been! We are incredibly thankful for your continued support that allows us fulfill our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
Because of your generosity and support in 2022, we were able to:
Prepare and deliver over 20,000+ food care packages to student athlete’s in need in partnership with the Good Samaritan Hunger Center
Provide 80 new pairs of football cleats to local high schools
Provide 60 new pairs of football pants to local high schools
Provide 25 new volleyball jerseys and shorts to a local high school
Provide 25 new pairs of soccer cleats to local high schools
Provide 8 new pairs of wrestling shoes to local high schools
Provide 6 new pairs of cross country spikes to local high schools
Provide 12 brand new bowling balls to a local high school
Completely outfit a local high school golf team with new golf shoes, golf bags, and golf clubs for their season
Provide several local high schools with additional equipment for their weight rooms including additional weight machines, olympic plates, dumbbells, and more
Contribute to a local middle school food program to provide additional meals to students
Individually equip and support the needs of numerous student-athletes in the community so they have adequate equipment to play their sport(s)
Give 8 local families in need a surprise Christmas with presents for the entire family
and much more!
At FullyEquipped we believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Decades of research show that being a student-athlete can lead to greater personal development, improved academic performance, and break the cycle of poverty.
By providing the means for athletic participation including necessary equipment, adequate facility conditions, proper nutrition, school supplies, and more, we hope to give young men and women the opportunity to reap the rewards of athletic participation.
Thank you so much for helping us continue that mission in 2022! We are incredibly excited for what 2023 has in store!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Thank you!!!
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Noah Winters Jen Fitch Mariwin & William Linsenmayer Barb Wood Christine & Bill Barnett Paul Lilley Barry Smith Alexis Jackson Tyler McClellan Simina Vourlis Eugene DeChillis Pat Albert Bruce & Mary Wright John & Jenne Lurtz Coeline Longville Kyle Conel Jen & Kyle Uren Andrew & Beth Reimer Adam & Peggy Silk and many many more!
Thank you to everyone who made it possible to equip the North High School Lady Vikings golf team this year with new golf shoes, golf bags, and golf clubs! ⛳
Coach D’Andrea wanted to express his gratitude and share the team’s reaction when they received their new clubs. 👇
FullyEquipped community, thank you again for your generosity and support so we can provide sports equipment for the upcoming school year!
Because of you, hundreds of student-athlete’s will receive the sports equipment they need for their season that they wouldn’t otherwise have.
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
P.S. Do you have or know a school sports team in need? Sign your team up to be apart of the Team Up program and receive assistance from the FullyEquipped community!
Thank you Buchtel Football for helping us with our final Food Packing event of the school year!
It’s that time of year again! Fall sports are nearly underway. This year we are thrilled to be able to send our student-athletes back to school with the gear they need.
Thanks to the generosity of the FullyEquipped community, we’ve already been able to provide 3 local high schools with the following equipment:
80 pairs of football cleats
60 football girdles
25 volleyball jerseys and shorts
10 pairs of soccer cleats
5 pairs of wrestling shoes
6 pairs of cross country spikes
6 pairs of golf shoes
6 golf bags
We still have 2 needs left that we need your help with! We are working to secure final fundraising for:
Weight room renovation for a local high school
6 sets of new golf clubs for a local high school girls golf team
If you would like to help with any of the above needs, please contact us by phone at 330.323.4805 or email at Contact@FullyEquipped.co. You can also donate directly at FullyEquipped.co/Donate.
100% of all donations we receive go towards creating awesome moments like these! 👇
Our mission at FullyEquipped is to partner with underfunded local schools to equip kids for school, sports, and life.
We are thrilled to continue accepting request for assistance submissions as a part of our Equip Every Kid program. We believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Starting this year, requests must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be eligible for fulfillment for the upcoming season.
Fall
March 1st Football
April 1st Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Volleyball
Winter
June 1st Bowling Basketball Swim & Dive Wrestling
Spring
December 1st Baseball Softball Lacrosse Track & Field
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life!
For any additional questions and inquiries please contact us at Contact@FullyEquipped.co and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What a year 2021 has been! We are incredibly thankful for your continued generosity and support that allow us fulfill our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
Because of your generosity and support, in 2021 we were able to:
Prepare and deliver over 12,500+ food care packages to student athlete’s in need in partnership with the Good Samaritan Hunger Center
Renovate a local high school weight room with equipment including a Rogue Fitness rig, Rogue Fitness adjustable benches, additional weight machines, and more
Provide 40 new football helmets to local high schools
Provide 70+ new pairs of basketball shoes to local high schools
Provide 120+ new pairs of football cleats to local high schools
Provide 15+ new pairs of volleyball shoes to local high schools
Provide 20+ new pairs of soccer cleats to local high schools
Completely equip a local high school bowling team with 20 brand new jerseys and 12 bowling balls for their season
Outfit a local high school softball team with 15 softball uniforms and pants
Provide a local middle school basketball team with 16 shooting shirts
Help fund a brand new wrestling mat for a local high school and outfit their team with wrestling shoes
Individually equip and support the needs of numerous student-athletes in the community so they have adequate equipment to play their sport(s)
Give 4 local families in need a surprise Christmas with presents for the entire family
and much more!
At FullyEquipped we believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Decades of research show that being a student-athlete can lead to greater personal development, improved academic performance, and break the cycle of poverty.
By providing the means for athletic participation including necessary equipment, adequate facility conditions, proper nutrition, school supplies, and more, we hope to give young men and women the opportunity to reap the rewards of athletic participation.
Thank you so much for helping us continue that mission in 2021! We are incredibly excited for what 2022 has in store!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Thank you!!!
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Noah Winters Jen Fitch Mark Pawuk Mariwin & William Linsenmayer Blair Stellhorn Chris Kallai The Metzger Family Sally Longville Angela Michaels Nancy Hoffner Barb Wood Dave & Joyce Reese Greg & Jan Warder Dan & Anita Raines Greg & Jen Spickard Lake Center Christian School Field High School Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Angela & Jason Herblet Tony & Rita Iezzi Leo & Mary Walter James Sandy Jen & Ben Schlater Tracy Rohm Kyle & Kathyrn Vuchak Mike & Brandi Gangel Frank Michal Tyler McClellan Moniac Niemiec Sally Longville Sara Sovacool Steve & Marsha Pohlman Theresa Flannery Ann Flannery Paul Lilley Thomas Dolensky Robert & Christine Thomas Tom & Jodi Orihel Camp Christopher Maintenance Staff John Lurtz Paul Lilley Kathryn Clark Akron YMCA Pat Albert Rich & Jill Rango Jeff & Debra Sanderson Rich & Brandi Croghan Albert & Tracey Lloyd Bruce & Mary Wright Carli Michaels Oliver Hildebrandt and many many more!
Our team is thankful for so much this year and this Thanksgiving week we’re hoping to fulfill a few needs in our community.
First and foremost, North pre-school is looking for clothing donations for girls and boys sizes 3T – 8, including warm clothes, hats, gloves, shoes, and boots. If you have any extra clothes or shoes, please reach out!
Secondly, we are looking to help a local APS family this giving season with essentials ranging from beds to clothing. We’d love to be able to provide all of the following for the family:
4 full size beds with linens and blankets – DONATED
A kitchen table or folding table with 4 chairs
A sofa
Size XL sweats, socks, and personal care products for 2 young men living in home
Size XL leggings/yoga pants, socks, and personal care items for 1 young lady living in home
Size XL leggings/yoga pants, and socks for 1 mom/guardian living in home
Non-perishable food items or Walmart gift card
If you would like to help with any of the above needs for North Pre-school or our local APS family, please contact us by phone at 330.323.4805 or by email at Contact@FullyEquipped.co.
Today, we come to you with heavy hearts. Along with the entire Akron community, we are mourning the loss of our great friend Sonil Haslam, Head Football Coach at Akron North High School.
It’s hard to put into words the impact Coach Haslam’s life has had on so many. If there was ever a coach who was coaching for the right reasons, that coach was Sonil Haslam.
When Coach Haslam accepted the job to lead the Vikings football program in 2016, he knew it wasn’t going to be easy. He knew he would have a hard time fielding a team, let alone winning a football game, but that did not deter Coach Haslam. He knew that winning was so much more than the final score on Friday night.
Winning is being there for your players on and off the field, day in and day out. Winning is being a man of God, a man of character, and an example to those who look up to you. Winning is being a great husband, a great father, and a great friend. It didn’t always show up on the scoreboard, but Coach Haslam knew how to win where it mattered.
When FullyEquipped was founded in 2017, the first team we worked with was Akron North Football because of our good friend, Sonil.
Coach Haslam was always extremely grateful for anything we were able provide and help with. It was clearly evident that he just wanted the best for his players and his team.
After FullyEquipped renovated the Vikings weight room in 2018, Coach Haslam would send us videos and pictures of the team utilizing the space. He would always end the message with the well known phrase “Carpe Diem”, meaning “Seize the Day”.
In honor of Coach Haslam, I hope we can all remember to “Seize the Day” every day that we have. Seize the day to be the best that you can be, to be a great coach, a great mentor, a great husband, a great father, a great brother, or a great friend.
If you do that, you will never have to look at the scoreboard because you will always be winning.
Rest in peace Coach Haslam. You are forever a winner in our books.
St. Vincent-St. Mary and Hoban football fans have a truly historic rivalry on the football field.
While the rivalry remains on the field, this year we’re coming together in the spirit of Christianity to help feed needy children in the Akron area!
We will be collecting non-perishable food items listed below on Friday at the St. Vincent-St. Mary v. Hoban football game and throughout Spirit Week.
Look for the Good Samaritan Hunger Center truck near the field on Friday and help us stuff it full! 100% of all donations will go to those in need and help us fight child hunger in Akron.
Some non-perishable food items you can donate include:
Individual Cereal cups
Individual Oatmeal packets
Fruit cups, Fruit snacks, or Roll-ups
Granola bars, Cereal bars, Snack bars
Peanut butter or Cheese crackers
Goldfish or similar
Individual cans of soup, ravioli, lasagna, etc. (like Chef Boyardee)
If you wish to donate money to this worthy cause, please use the link or text-to-donate feature below:
It’s that time of year again! Fall sports are underway and school is back in session. This year we are thrilled to be able to send our student-athletes back to school with the gear they need to succeed.
Thanks to the generosity of the FullyEquipped community, we were able to provide 40 football helmets to 5 different local high schools in need!
In addition to football helmets, we were also able to provide over 150+ pairs of fall sports shoes! This included over 120+ pairs of football cleats, 20+ pairs of soccer cleats, and 15+ pairs of volleyball shoes. Now that’s how you start a school year!
Thank you so much for helping us kick off the school year on the right foot! Here’s to another great school year of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
P.S. Do you have or know a school sports team in need? Sign your team up to be apart of the Team Up program and receive assistance from the FullyEquipped community!
Last Updated: January 14, 2023 by FullyEquipped
2022 Year in Review
What a year 2022 has been! We are incredibly thankful for your continued support that allows us fulfill our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
Because of your generosity and support in 2022, we were able to:
At FullyEquipped we believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Decades of research show that being a student-athlete can lead to greater personal development, improved academic performance, and break the cycle of poverty.
By providing the means for athletic participation including necessary equipment, adequate facility conditions, proper nutrition, school supplies, and more, we hope to give young men and women the opportunity to reap the rewards of athletic participation.
Thank you so much for helping us continue that mission in 2022! We are incredibly excited for what 2023 has in store!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Thank you!!!
Good Samaritan Hunger Center
Noah Winters
Jen Fitch
Mariwin & William Linsenmayer
Barb Wood
Christine & Bill Barnett
Paul Lilley
Barry Smith
Alexis Jackson
Tyler McClellan
Simina Vourlis
Eugene DeChillis
Pat Albert
Bruce & Mary Wright
John & Jenne Lurtz
Coeline Longville
Kyle Conel
Jen & Kyle Uren
Andrew & Beth Reimer
Adam & Peggy Silk
and many many more!
Last Updated: August 25, 2022 by FullyEquipped
Good Luck Lady Vikings Golf!
Thank you to everyone who made it possible to equip the North High School Lady Vikings golf team this year with new golf shoes, golf bags, and golf clubs! ⛳
Coach D’Andrea wanted to express his gratitude and share the team’s reaction when they received their new clubs. 👇
Last Updated: July 31, 2022 by FullyEquipped
Back-to-School Sports Equipment!
FullyEquipped community, thank you again for your generosity and support so we can provide sports equipment for the upcoming school year!
Because of you, hundreds of student-athlete’s will receive the sports equipment they need for their season that they wouldn’t otherwise have.
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
P.S. Do you have or know a school sports team in need? Sign your team up to be apart of the Team Up program and receive assistance from the FullyEquipped community!
Last Updated: July 12, 2022 by FullyEquipped
Fall Sports Equipment Needs
It’s that time of year again! Fall sports are nearly underway. This year we are thrilled to be able to send our student-athletes back to school with the gear they need.
Thanks to the generosity of the FullyEquipped community, we’ve already been able to provide 3 local high schools with the following equipment:
We still have 2 needs left that we need your help with! We are working to secure final fundraising for:
If you would like to help with any of the above needs, please contact us by phone at 330.323.4805 or email at Contact@FullyEquipped.co. You can also donate directly at FullyEquipped.co/Donate.
100% of all donations we receive go towards creating awesome moments like these! 👇
Posted: February 2, 2022 by FullyEquipped
Request for Assistance Deadlines
Our mission at FullyEquipped is to partner with underfunded local schools to equip kids for school, sports, and life.
We are thrilled to continue accepting request for assistance submissions as a part of our Equip Every Kid program. We believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Starting this year, requests must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be eligible for fulfillment for the upcoming season.
Fall
March 1st
Football
April 1st
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Winter
June 1st
Bowling
Basketball
Swim & Dive
Wrestling
Spring
December 1st
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Track & Field
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life!
For any additional questions and inquiries please contact us at Contact@FullyEquipped.co and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Last Updated: January 7, 2022 by FullyEquipped
2021 Year in Review
What a year 2021 has been! We are incredibly thankful for your continued generosity and support that allow us fulfill our mission of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
Because of your generosity and support, in 2021 we were able to:
At FullyEquipped we believe every kid should be able to participate in sports and school without having to worry about if they have enough money or resources.
Decades of research show that being a student-athlete can lead to greater personal development, improved academic performance, and break the cycle of poverty.
By providing the means for athletic participation including necessary equipment, adequate facility conditions, proper nutrition, school supplies, and more, we hope to give young men and women the opportunity to reap the rewards of athletic participation.
Thank you so much for helping us continue that mission in 2021! We are incredibly excited for what 2022 has in store!
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Thank you!!!
Good Samaritan Hunger Center
Noah Winters
Jen Fitch
Mark Pawuk
Mariwin & William Linsenmayer
Blair Stellhorn
Chris Kallai
The Metzger Family
Sally Longville
Angela Michaels
Nancy Hoffner
Barb Wood
Dave & Joyce Reese
Greg & Jan Warder
Dan & Anita Raines
Greg & Jen Spickard
Lake Center Christian School
Field High School
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Angela & Jason Herblet
Tony & Rita Iezzi
Leo & Mary Walter
James Sandy
Jen & Ben Schlater
Tracy Rohm
Kyle & Kathyrn Vuchak
Mike & Brandi Gangel
Frank Michal
Tyler McClellan
Moniac Niemiec
Sally Longville
Sara Sovacool
Steve & Marsha Pohlman
Theresa Flannery
Ann Flannery
Paul Lilley
Thomas Dolensky
Robert & Christine Thomas
Tom & Jodi Orihel
Camp Christopher Maintenance Staff
John Lurtz
Paul Lilley
Kathryn Clark
Akron YMCA
Pat Albert
Rich & Jill Rango
Jeff & Debra Sanderson
Rich & Brandi Croghan
Albert & Tracey Lloyd
Bruce & Mary Wright
Carli Michaels
Oliver Hildebrandt
and many many more!
Last Updated: November 24, 2021 by FullyEquipped
Thanksgiving Week Giving Opportunity!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Our team is thankful for so much this year and this Thanksgiving week we’re hoping to fulfill a few needs in our community.
First and foremost, North pre-school is looking for clothing donations for girls and boys sizes 3T – 8, including warm clothes, hats, gloves, shoes, and boots. If you have any extra clothes or shoes, please reach out!
Secondly, we are looking to help a local APS family this giving season with essentials ranging from beds to clothing. We’d love to be able to provide all of the following for the family:
If you would like to help with any of the above needs for North Pre-school or our local APS family, please contact us by phone at 330.323.4805 or by email at Contact@FullyEquipped.co.
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
Posted: November 10, 2021 by FullyEquipped 2 Comments
Head Coach Sonil Haslam: Forever a Winner
Today, we come to you with heavy hearts. Along with the entire Akron community, we are mourning the loss of our great friend Sonil Haslam, Head Football Coach at Akron North High School.
It’s hard to put into words the impact Coach Haslam’s life has had on so many. If there was ever a coach who was coaching for the right reasons, that coach was Sonil Haslam.
When Coach Haslam accepted the job to lead the Vikings football program in 2016, he knew it wasn’t going to be easy. He knew he would have a hard time fielding a team, let alone winning a football game, but that did not deter Coach Haslam. He knew that winning was so much more than the final score on Friday night.
Winning is being there for your players on and off the field, day in and day out. Winning is being a man of God, a man of character, and an example to those who look up to you. Winning is being a great husband, a great father, and a great friend. It didn’t always show up on the scoreboard, but Coach Haslam knew how to win where it mattered.
When FullyEquipped was founded in 2017, the first team we worked with was Akron North Football because of our good friend, Sonil.
Coach Haslam was always extremely grateful for anything we were able provide and help with. It was clearly evident that he just wanted the best for his players and his team.
After FullyEquipped renovated the Vikings weight room in 2018, Coach Haslam would send us videos and pictures of the team utilizing the space. He would always end the message with the well known phrase “Carpe Diem”, meaning “Seize the Day”.
In honor of Coach Haslam, I hope we can all remember to “Seize the Day” every day that we have. Seize the day to be the best that you can be, to be a great coach, a great mentor, a great husband, a great father, a great brother, or a great friend.
If you do that, you will never have to look at the scoreboard because you will always be winning.
Rest in peace Coach Haslam. You are forever a winner in our books.
Carpe Diem!
The FullyEquipped Team
Last Updated: October 5, 2021 by FullyEquipped
St. Vincent-St. Mary and Hoban Team Up to Fight Child Hunger
St. Vincent-St. Mary and Hoban football fans have a truly historic rivalry on the football field.
While the rivalry remains on the field, this year we’re coming together in the spirit of Christianity to help feed needy children in the Akron area!
We will be collecting non-perishable food items listed below on Friday at the St. Vincent-St. Mary v. Hoban football game and throughout Spirit Week.
Look for the Good Samaritan Hunger Center truck near the field on Friday and help us stuff it full! 100% of all donations will go to those in need and help us fight child hunger in Akron.
Some non-perishable food items you can donate include:
If you wish to donate money to this worthy cause, please use the link or text-to-donate feature below:
STVMHOBAN21.GIVESMART.COM
OR YOU CAN TEXT TO DONATE
Text STVMHOBAN21 to 76278
Posted: August 12, 2021 by FullyEquipped
Back-to-School Helmets & Cleats!
It’s that time of year again! Fall sports are underway and school is back in session. This year we are thrilled to be able to send our student-athletes back to school with the gear they need to succeed.
Thanks to the generosity of the FullyEquipped community, we were able to provide 40 football helmets to 5 different local high schools in need!
In addition to football helmets, we were also able to provide over 150+ pairs of fall sports shoes! This included over 120+ pairs of football cleats, 20+ pairs of soccer cleats, and 15+ pairs of volleyball shoes. Now that’s how you start a school year!
Thank you so much for helping us kick off the school year on the right foot! Here’s to another great school year of equipping kids for school, sports, and life.
God Bless,
The FullyEquipped Team
P.S. Do you have or know a school sports team in need? Sign your team up to be apart of the Team Up program and receive assistance from the FullyEquipped community!
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