Helping Create Memories That Last a Lifetime
Behind every backpack, sports registration, educational outing, holiday program, and senior outreach effort is a simple belief:
Life's meaningful moments shouldn't belong to only a few.
For more than 20 years, community support has helped create opportunities for children, teens, young adults, families, and seniors to take part in the experiences, traditions, and milestones that help shape our stories.
Powered by Community Support Since 2005
Armstrong Community Outreach Foundation serves as a bridge between people who want to help and those who could benefit from a little extra support. Through the generosity of our community, children, teens, families, and seniors can participate in activities, celebrate traditions, develop new skills, build connections, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Every backpack distributed, holiday gift delivered, training opportunity provided, community experience supported, and connection created is made possible through donors, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and fundraising efforts. The following highlights reflect the difference our community has made together.
School Readiness Support
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Average of approximately 1,500 backpacks provided annually.
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Largest distribution year exceeded 3,000 backpacks, made possible through exceptional community support and donations.
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Additional assistance has included shoes, clothing, and other school readiness essentials.
Holiday Outreach
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Average of 450 gifts delivered annually to seniors in long-term care facilities during the Christmas season.
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Approximately 150-200 Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts provided each year to seniors.
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Holiday meals, family gifts, and Christmas outreach have served approximately 50-300 individuals and families annually, depending on available resources.
Easter Outreach
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Easter baskets provided to children in shelters, transitional housing, and families facing hardship.
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Average annual outreach serves approximately 150 children.
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Largest year served approximately 400 children.
Motocross & Motorcycle Participation
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Approximately 5-10 youth annually participate in rider safety education, training opportunities, protective equipment assistance, mentorship, and motorcycle activities including motocross, flat track, and trail riding.
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At its highest participation level, the program helped approximately 20 youth access training, safety education, protective gear, entry fee assistance, and organized riding experiences that encouraged skill development, safe riding habits, and responsible participation.
Youth Participation & Recreation Program.
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Support for sports, clubs, and recreation activities assists approximately 15 youth annually.
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The highest participation year helped approximately 30 youth participate in soccer, football, cheerleading, tee ball, clubs, and outdoor recreation activities.
Community Experiences & Enrichment
• Woodland Park Zoo admissions average approximately 100 tickets annually, with the highest year reaching approximately 300 tickets.
• MOHAI admissions average approximately 100 tickets annually, helping provide educational and cultural enrichment for youth and families.
• Through the Community Access Programs offered by Woodland Park Zoo and MOHAI, we help connect children and families with opportunities to explore new places, spark new interests, and spend meaningful time together. When funding allows, transportation assistance and gas cards help make these outings possible.
Community Voices
"So many wonderful smiles and full hearts. Thank you to the volunteers from Armstrong Racing for delivering Mother's Day flowers and making sure every woman in our community felt special and remembered. Your kindness brought so much joy to our residents."
— Alpine Way Continuing Care Community
Thank you to Armstrong Racing for supporting our students with backpacks and school supplies. Your generosity helped students begin the school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready for success."
— South Side School District
"One child believed the Easter Bunny would not be coming this year. Knowing these Easter baskets would bring joy to that child and so many others reminded us how meaningful community support can be."
– Turning Point Shelter
Armstrong Community Outreach Foundation was formerly known as Armstrong Racing Foundation. Some historical testimonials reflect the organization's previous name.
Our Impact
The impact of Armstrong Community Outreach Foundation is made possible through the generosity of volunteers, donors, sponsors, community partners, and supporters.
What began as a family effort in 2005 has grown into a community-supported mission helping children, teens, adults, families, and seniors throughout our region. Every backpack distributed, holiday gift delivered, Easter basket provided, recreational activity supported, and connection created is made possible by people who believe no one should be forgotten or left out.
Community Events
Community events and fundraising efforts play an important role in supporting the programs and services offered by Armstrong Community Outreach Foundation. Every event, donation drive, sponsorship, and contribution helps create access to participation, connection, and meaningful opportunities throughout our community.
🐰 Community Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt brings families together for a day of fun, community connection, and lasting memories. Open to participants of all ages, the event features age-group egg hunts, prizes, activities, and family-friendly entertainment while raising support for youth participation programs, recreation opportunities, and community outreach initiatives throughout the year.
Community members, businesses, and organizations play an important role in making this event possible. Supporters can sponsor prize eggs, age-group prizes, activity stations, or event expenses. The event also creates meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, civic groups, businesses, and community organizations looking to give back and make a difference.
Whether sponsoring, volunteering, or participating, community support helps create an event that brings people together while supporting programs that serve local youth and families throughout the year.
🏍️ Annual Honda CRF110 Bike Raffle
What began as part of our organization's motocross roots continues to create opportunities for youth and young adults to develop skills, build confidence, and participate in motorcycle safety and rider development programs.
Each year, our Honda CRF110 Bike Raffle helps fund rider training, motorcycle safety education, endorsement preparation, protective gear, and participation opportunities. The winning ticket is drawn during the week before Christmas.
Raffle tickets are available September until December 15 each year. For ticket information or to purchase tickets, please contact us directly. Every ticket purchased helps create access to learning, participation, and new opportunities.
School Readiness & Backpack Drive
Each year, our Backpack Drive helps students start the school year prepared and confident. Community members, businesses, and organizations support this effort through donations of backpacks, shoes, clothing, school supplies, and financial contributions. These resources help students overcome barriers and begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Holiday Outreach & Sponsorship Programs
Holiday outreach is supported through donations of toys, clothing, Christmas stockings, gifts, and financial contributions made throughout the year.
Many supporters choose to sponsor a child, teen, family, or senior by selecting the age group, interests, or specific items they would like their donation to support. For those who prefer not to shop, we can purchase gifts, clothing, holiday items, Easter baskets, recreational equipment, and other requested items on their behalf using their donation.
🧺 Easter Basket Outreach
Through our Easter Basket Outreach Program, community members can sponsor Easter baskets for children and youth who may otherwise miss out on Easter traditions. Recipients are identified through referrals from shelters, community partners, and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
Sponsors may donate toys, candy, basket items, or financial contributions. Many supporters choose to sponsor a specific age group, allowing us to create personalized baskets that help children feel remembered, included, and celebrated during the Easter season.
By working together, we help ensure more children have the opportunity to participate in the traditions and memories that make Easter special.
Community Donation Drives
Throughout the year, we collect new clothing, shoes, toys, backpacks, holiday gifts, comfort items, and other resources identified through referrals from schools, shelters, long-term care facilities, and community organizations.
Responding to Community Needs
Because many referrals occur throughout the year, needs can arise unexpectedly. When this happens, we share opportunities for support through our social media platforms so community members can help meet specific needs as they are identified.
Ways to Get Involved
Every Act of Support Matters
Some people donate a backpack. Some sponsor a Christmas gift. Some volunteer at an event. Others make a financial contribution or simply help spread the word.
Whatever role you choose to play, you become part of a community committed to making sure everyone has the opportunity to participate, connect, and belong.
Together, we are creating access, participation, connection, and lasting memories.