SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INC

To provide year-round sports training, athletic competition, health screenings, and education programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy. Through the power of sport, we breakdown social barriers to build a more inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

SONC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the support of funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, government, and foundations. SONC hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including the Polar Plunge and Law Enforcement Torch Run®, and plays an active role to build mutually-beneficial relationships with key donors, sponsors, and members of the community. SONC also depends on the commitment of 28,159 volunteers to continue to provide sports coaching and services in all areas.

SONC offers community sports in 44 counties, ranging from the northern edge of the state down through Monterey and eastward.

SONC provides free sports training and competitions, health services and education programs to individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 2 and up. The Young Athletes Program (YAP) provides opportunities and resources for athletes ages 2-7 and the Community Sports Program serves athletes 8 and older. The Unified Champion Schools Program serves students pre-K through Transition. While a majority of athletes in SONC are youth, 30 percent are adults 22 and older.\n\n* Total Athletes: 26,218\n* Total Unified Sports Partners: 4,575\n* Total Students Impacted: 136,779\n* Total Schools Participating: 611\n* Volunteer Coaches: 8,343\n* Day-of Volunteers: 19,816