Category: Mission
SOSC’s New Volunteer Management Website
Special Olympics Southern California is excited to announce that we have launched a new volunteer management website, Get Connected. The website comes with a multitude of new and improved features ...
CA Governor’s 2022-2023 Proposed Budget with Special Olympics Funding
Special Olympics Southern California is excited to share that Governor Newsom announced his proposed 2022-2023 budget, and he has included Special Olympics California. “An increase of $30 million one-time non-Proposition ...
SOSC Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
We have some exciting news to announce regarding the Special Olympics Southern California Board of Directors. Since 2020, we have added nineteen accomplished and committed individuals to our esteemed Board. ...
Mission Viejo High School and Robinson Elementary School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Mission Viejo High School and Robinson Elementary School, two Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts to ...
CIF Continues Partnership with Special Olympics to Provide Inclusive Sports Opportunities at Local High Schools
SACRAMENTO — In 2015, The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Special Olympics Northern and Southern California and the California Department of Education (CDE) announced their partnership to establish an inclusive culture ...
Lindsay Kautiainen: SOSC’s Ray of Sunshine
By Tierra Wilson Lindsay, like many other Special Olympics Athletes, enjoyed playing sports as a child but was not sure how she could play in a safe space. 23 years ...
Jacob Marsalek is Breaking Barriers and Setting His Own Path to Happiness
By Melanie Barrios Through sports, Special Olympics athletes build skills that will help them succeed—on the sports field and in the community. Just take a look at Jacob Marsalek. Jacob ...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Rachel Osterbach Defies Odds And Inspires The World
Rachel Osterbach's impact goes beyond athletics. She uses her platform to inspire and educate others, dispelling myths about people with Down Syndrome and working to eradicate the use of the ‘R-Word’.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: SOSC Parent Details Son’s Journey To Special Olympics
Eight-year-old young athlete, Jorel's willingness to try and strong will to succeed are characteristics of a true champion. His mother, Maritza Alvarado shares how Special Olympics has impacted his life.
Michael & Russ Evans on the Rewards of Sports & Employment
By Emily Moore Born in Petaluma California, Michael got involved with Special Olympics Southern California at the age of 5 when he was carried by a postal worker in what ...