OWLS Lacrosse: Transforming Lives Through Sports-Based Youth Development | #PlayingForPeace

Our Mission At OWLS, we engage, enrich, and inspire kids and communities through the power of lacrosse. Together with our student-athletes, donors, community partners, and coaches, OWLS is helping to bridge the opportunity gap in Chicago’s schools through mentorship, academic support, and one of the greatest games on the planet.

#PlayingForPeace
Lane Stadium will be the site for a highly anticipated men’s lacrosse exhibition between the National Champion Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Harvard Crimson. The event celebrates “Playing for Peace”, a decade plus partnership between Notre Dame and OWLS Lacrosse, that now proudly includes Harvard as a vital ally in our collective impact efforts.

Game Details: 1 pm CST Sunday, October 13^th 2024 @ Lane Stadium, 2601 W Addison St, Chicago IL 60618

Playing for Peace events over the years have included service projects, youth mentorship, school beautification, park cleanups, and free lacrosse clinics. OWLS Student-Athletes have also visited Notre Dame for campus tours, games, and summer lacrosse camps, gaining valuable exposure to college life. This year’s event marks a milestone in the initiative, with Harvard joining Notre Dame for a historic matchup in the heart of Chicago as well as engagements with the OWLS Community during their stay.

“We are thrilled to partner with OWLS once again to bring awareness and support to the OWLS kids and the Chicago lacrosse community. Bringing two of the nation’s top academic institutions together to compete and to serve is the essence of what Playing for Peace means to us” said Notre Dame Head Coach, Kevin Corrigan.

Harvard Head Coach Gerry Byrne added, “Our student-athletes thrive in environments where they witness organizations like OWLS making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. Executive Director, Sam Angelotta, and OWLS are guiding lights for the sport in Chicago, and we are honored to join Notre Dame in amplifying their mission.”

Join Us to Make a Difference. Playing for Peace is more than just a game—it’s a call to action. Along with an exciting matchup between two powerhouse programs, attendees will have the chance to directly support underserved school programs on Chicago’s West and South Sides while raising awareness for the OWLS Mission.

Why Your Support Matters
Your contributions make it possible for OWLS to provide safe transportation, nutritious snacks, and access to both in-school and out-of-school-time programming at no cost to families. Last year, we delivered over 3,000 hours of programming, helping our students build critical life skills, adopt healthy habits, and achieve academic success within our network of K-8 partner schools and college preparatory high schools throughout Chicagoland.

To learn more about the mission and impact of OWLS Lacrosse, visit: https://owlslacrosse.org/impact

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