THE BIG YARD FOUNDATION

“MY VISION IS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF EMPOWERMENT WITHIN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THAT WILL HELP DEVELOP LEADERS WHO WILL NOT ONLY BE A VOICE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES, BUT ALSO IN THE CONVERSATION OF AMERICA. I BELIEVE THAT THESE PERSPECTIVES ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THIS NATION'S CONTINUOUS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS.”

- BRENNAN SCARLETT

OUR MISSION

To support community empowerment, lessen neighborhood tensions, and combat community deterioration through initiatives of education, creativity, and wellness development.

About Us

Upcoming events

Big Yard Studio: Acquired Taste

06.08 7:00-10:00PM
A journey into the acquired taste of unconventional art and its power to transform perspectives.

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Big Yard Juneteenth Run on the Bluff

07.19 10:00AM
Join The Big Yard for our 2nd annual Juneteenth 5k as we hit the streets of North Portland.

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Big Yard Academy

07.01-07.12
Our innovative two-week program combining intense flag football training with an engaging S.T.E.A.M. curriculum.

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Big Yard Football Camp

07.11 9:00AM
Join former NFL linebacker Brennan Scarlett at his 4th annual football camp. This camp is designed for incoming 6th-9th graders who want to learn how to elevate their game.

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Big Yard Dodgeball Tourney

07.13 10:00 - 2:00PM
Mark your calendars and get your teams ready for the 6th annual Big Yard Dodgeball Tourney.

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