At Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC), we believe in the power of sports to transform lives. Through sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. Special Olympics athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment — on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
We invite you to be part of our journey as we share our plans for the future during monthly ENGAGE Zoom sessions, focusing on inclusion, acceptance, and well-being through sports. At these sessions you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about becoming more involved with Special Olympics in your community.
Diversity Vision Statement
SOSC prides itself as a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist organization that practices equity, promotes unity, and respects all voices to ensure everyone within our communities achieves their full potential.
SOSC’s Goals: Let’s ENGAGE
We’ve identified many ways to support our mission and vision in through the 2024-2026 strategic plan- below are just some of our goals, and the rest can be found by visiting sosc.org/engage.
- Enhance Quality, Reach, and Equity of Programming
- Nurture a Culture of Growth, Collaboration, and Inclusion
- Grow & Diversify Revenue
- Advance Technology
- Generate Greater Brand Awareness and Engagement
- Empower Athletes, Unified Partners, and Volunteers
Get Involved!
We hope you can join us at an ENGAGE session in the coming months.
Please visit https://forms.office.com/r/tC2vAkSPHH to RSVP.
Even if you cannot attend, your support is vital to our mission. Invite a friend, family member, or co-worker whom you think would be interested in being involved with SOSC. At an ENGAGE session, they can learn more about our organization, discover ways to be meaningfully involved with SOSC, and ask any questions they have about the organization and what we do. There’s a place for everyone in our community. Together, we can create lasting change, promote acceptance, and celebrate the incredible gifts and talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
We hope you can join us in this important conversation as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable future. Let’s make a difference together!