THE OFFICIAL CHARITY OF THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ON SPORTS, FITNESS & NUTRITION

The only non-profit organization established by Congress for the purpose of supporting youth sport, health and fitness initiatives.

Our Purpose and Impact

Out of every three kids, two are inactive every single day.

Providing access to youth sports and physical fitness, regardless of zip code. — Providing access to youth sports and physical fitness, regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability level, or zip code.

Our key programs and innovative solutions champion lifelong health & fitness and foster active life styles.

National Fitness Foundation raises awareness and financial support to improve the health of the nation’s youth.

NFF forges partnerships between public and private sectors.

June 2023: The NFF in D.C. for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) Partner meeting and the inaugural meeting of the new President’s Council on Sports Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP).

NFF and ODHPHP hosting the new PCSFN at Kaboom! headquarters in Bethesda, MD.

Exec Director Shari Ciapka presenting at the PCSFN annual meeting in Washington, DC on NFF’s mission and highlights of the PYFP Partner meeting.

The new President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition in Washington, DC.

Dr. Paul Reed, Director of ODPHP, welcoming all to the PYFP Partner meeting in Rockville, MD.

The GENYOUth panel at the PYFP Partner meeting providing invaluable, first-hand perspectives on physical activity and sports in school and opportunities for PYFP.

Shari with Rob Wilkins, Emeritus Member of NFF and PCSFN, at the PYFP Partner meeting.

President’s Council members celebrating commitments made to the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

President's Council Co-Chairs José Andrés & Elena Delle Donne with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

“The strength of our country is really no greater than the well-being of our citizens.”

- Former President John F. Kennedy