The 18th Ward Soccer

Nonprofit Building Community Through Youth Sports

The 18th Ward is a New Orleans nonprofit founded in 2019 that runs affordable sports programming and workforce development for youth across every neighborhood in the city. Headquartered on Joliet Street uptown, it now serves over 4,700 kids across 23 program locations.

Programs for Ages 2-13 (Sports) Plus Workforce Track

Multi-sport offerings with soccer as core program. Programs include:
- Soccer (multiple age divisions)
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Mini-camps and summer camps
- Birthday parties
- Workforce development and part-time youth jobs (ages 14-24)

What's Included

• 45 unique programs spread across 23 venues citywide
• Affordable / low-cost format - explicit equity mission
• 175 part-time youth jobs created by the org
• Partnership delivery for NORDC city soccer programs

Experience

Community-equity nonprofit, not a private academy - focus is on access and participation rather than competitive selection. Suits families looking for affordable sports across multiple neighborhoods or families wanting to support a local mission-driven org.