Street Soccer USA Sacramento Hosts Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Nonprofit uses soccer to empower youth and unhoused individuals through physical, mental health, and housing support programs.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Street Soccer USA's Sacramento chapter is hosting its annual breakfast fundraiser on February 19th at the Sacramento State Alumni Center. The nonprofit uses soccer as a tool for transformation, empowering youth and unhoused individuals through physical and mental health benefits, as well as support for those combating addiction and working towards permanent housing.

Why it matters

Street Soccer USA's Sacramento program provides crucial services and community support for vulnerable youth and unhoused individuals in the region, using the power of soccer to drive positive change in people's lives and help them achieve greater stability and well-being.

The details

For over a decade, Street Soccer USA Sacramento has been running soccer programs, teams, and pickup matches to aid in the physical and mental health of participants, while also offering support to those working to transition into permanent housing and overcome addiction. The nonprofit's annual breakfast fundraiser helps support these impactful initiatives.

  • Street Soccer USA Sacramento's annual breakfast fundraiser is scheduled for February 19, 2026.
  • The nonprofit has been operating its transformative soccer programs in Sacramento for over 10 years.

The players

Lisa Wrightsman

The managing director of Street Soccer USA's Sacramento chapter, who has been empowering youth and unhoused individuals through the power of soccer for over a decade.

Street Soccer USA Sacramento

A local chapter of the national nonprofit that uses soccer as a tool for transformation, providing physical, mental health, and housing support programs for vulnerable populations.

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What’s next

The annual Street Soccer USA Sacramento breakfast fundraiser on February 19th will help support the nonprofit's ongoing efforts to empower youth and unhoused individuals in the community through the power of soccer.

The takeaway

Street Soccer USA Sacramento's innovative approach to using soccer as a tool for physical, mental, and social transformation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and unhoused individuals in the region, highlighting the power of community-driven programs to drive positive change.