The BASE is Creating New Pathways to Success for Urban Youth
We leverage the power and passion of sports and provide a range of engaging educational opportunities in an environment that cultivates talent and fosters love, hope, and belief. We believe Urban Talent is America’s greatest resource and we are creating a future in which urban young people will lead and thrive in the American economy.
THE BASE WAY
Sports & Athletic Training
The BASE provides student-athletes access to exceptional year-round athletic training, conditioning and competition. In baseball, basketball, and softball, all players have opportunities to earn their spots on teams that play locally and travel to regional and national tournaments. Beyond the games, we leverage the power of sports to engage young people in a culture of hard work and success.
Academics: College Access & STEM Programs
The BASE provides academic support to ensure our student-athletes succeed in school and graduate with a winning game plan for success after graduation. We surround them in a college-going culture and set expectations for continued education or training after high school. STEM programs and skill-based learning opportunities are offered for all students, ages 6-19.
Career Development
The BASE partners with businesses of all kinds to introduce our student-athletes to the many industries and professions that make up the economic engine in Greater Boston. Through internships, career days, interactive workshops, worksite tours and more, we ensure our young people get to see and experience the kinds of professional opportunities that will be available to them as they continue their education and training.
Health & Wellness
The BASE Health & Wellness Initiative builds on our longstanding work supplying the community with healthy foods, with the goal of creating a unique Urban Health and Wellness Center. This critical work will support the health of the entire community through access to nutritious foods and educational wellness programs.
Together, We are Changing the Narrative about Urban Young People and Building a Movement of Citizens Committed to Their Success
MEET THE BASE FAMILY
Over 1,500
Youth Served Annually in BASE Teams & Programs
$50 million
In Scholarships and Support Awarded to BASE Student-Athletes Since 2013
Over 800
Student-Athletes Provided College Guidance & Financial Aid Application Support
350+
Student-Athletes Placed in Internships & Career Opportunities
News & Announcements
The BASE is excited to announce our facility at 150 Shirley Street is now officially named the YAWKEY URBAN SPORTS COMPLEX: HOME OF THE BASE. Our longtime supporter, Yawkey Foundation, made an investment of $1.5 million to help us purchase the property, our biggest grant ever! Click here to read the press release!
The BASE Purchases Shirley St. Headquarters
We are thrilled to announce we recently purchased our facility at 150 Shirley St., along with the adjacent lot at 136 Shirley St., in Roxbury. As a result, in the years ahead we will have the capacity to make deeper investments in programs and serve more young people and families.
The BASE is now a property owner with a vested stake in the future of Roxbury and the Newmarket neighborhood. Our vision is to create long-term, intergenerational impact through sports and education, developing young leaders to succeed and become property owners, themselves, right here in Boston.
The BASE 2024 Annual Report
Click on the cover image to see our latest report, capturing highlights from Fall 2023 – Summer 2024.
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