Rain in the forecast, but nothing was stopping Dansby Swanson and the Purpose and Calling Foundation.
This week, we welcomed 50 incredible kids from the New Life Center out to the ballpark for a night they won’t forget. From meeting Dansby and asking their own questions, to watching Chicago Cubs batting practice, enjoying dinner, and capping it all off with a Cubs W — it was a night full of smiles, inspiration, and unforgettable memories.
Proof that a little rain can’t wash away a big impact. 🌧️⚾️ #PurposeAndCalling #CubsWin #Community
This week, we had the opportunity to donate basketballs to the incredible students at Poe Elementary School in Arlington Heights. This initiative is about so much more than sports — it’s about creating opportunities, building confidence, and inspiring kids to stay active, work as a team, and dream big.
At Purpose & Calling, we believe every child deserves access to the tools that help them grow both on and off the court. Seeing the excitement on these students’ faces is exactly why we do what we do.
Here’s to empowering the next generation — one basketball at a time.
#PurposeAndCalling #GiveBack #CommunityFirst #YouthEmpowerment #ArlingtonHeights
We are proud to launch our brand new website, a meaningful step forward in expanding our impact and deepening our commitment to serving Chicago’s youth.
This launch marks the start of greater access, new opportunities, and a growing community dedicated to helping young people discover their purpose, build confidence, and step into their calling.
Visit the new site and be part of what’s next. The future is bright — and this is just the beginning.
The Purpose and Calling Foundation teamed up with @nike to support the incredible athletes at New Life Center ⚽🏀
With brand new soccer balls and basketballs in hand, these young athletes are set up to train, play, and dream even bigger. Grateful for partnerships that invest in confidence, opportunity, and the power of sport to change lives.
This morning, the Purpose and Calling Foundation had the honor of donating and wrapping more than 300 presents for the incredible kids at LYDIA Home thanks to the generosity of @malpugh and @dansbyswanson .
LYDIA Home’s Residential Treatment Program provides a structured, therapeutic environment for foster children facing serious behavioral challenges—many of whom have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
For these kids, the holidays look very different than they do for most.
These gifts represent the one time each year the children can ask for items that are not necessities but items that allow them to feel comfortable, confident, and like their peers. More than anything, they are a reminder that they are seen, valued, and cared for.
We are grateful to be part of a moment that helps these children feel a little more normal, a little more hopeful, and deeply loved. Thank you to everyone who made this morning possible and showed these kids that there are good people in the world who care about them.
We can’t wait for them to be opened on Christmas Day.”
It was all smiles as kids received their brand new @wilson soccer balls from the Purpose and Calling Foundation! ⚽💙
More than 200 soccer balls will be distributed as part of the Swansons’ initiative to give back and make sports accessible to all children — because every kid deserves the chance to play, dream, and grow through sport. 🌟
#PurposeAndCallingFoundation #GiveBack #YouthSports #WilsonSoccer #Swansons #PurposeInPlay
At one of our Purpose & Calling meet & greets, Enrique shared that getting to see Wrigley Field for the first time was the best day of his life.
Thanks to Mallory & Dansby Swanson, Enrique got to come back as their special guest for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series—and making the day event better- the Cubs brought home the win for him!
Moments like these are at the heart of our mission—to create lasting memories, celebrate hope, and remind people that they are never alone. 💫
#PurposeAndCalling #Cubs #FlyTheW #cubscharities
At the Purpose and Calling Foundation, we believe in using sports as a tool to inspire, empower, and create opportunities for the next generation. ⚽️⚾️
This week, we were honored to host kids from @urbaninitiatives at the ballpark for a day full of joy, encouragement, and connection. In addition, the Foundation proudly granted $30,000 to support their incredible work and provided more than 200 soccer balls and bags to help their young athletes keep playing and dreaming big. 💙
We are grateful for the chance to partner with organizations like Urban Initiatives who share our vision of building stronger communities through sport.
#PurposeAndCalling #UrbanInitiatives #Community #GiveBack
We’re so grateful to @malpugh & @dansbyswanson for sharing their time and hearts with @luriechildrens . They recorded bedtime stories that will stay on the hospital’s in-house entertainment system, giving every child spending the night an opportunity to have a story read to them. We hope this brings a little comfort and joy during a hard time.
@dansbyswanson is hitting the field for #PlayersWeekend in these one-of-a-kind Purpose & Calling Foundation cleats — and they’re absolute showstoppers. 💥⚾️
Who else is ready to see these in action?! 🙌
We kicked off our first Purpose and Calling Soccer Clinic with an unforgettable day before the @thechicagostars game! Malory welcomed a group of girls for a private clinic on the field, followed by an inspiring Q&A. Afterward, the girls watched warmups from the sidelines and had the incredible opportunity to join the team on the field for the National Anthem. A special day full of connection, confidence, and community!
