AVP Cares Mission Statement  

The Association of Volleyball Professionals invites you to join us in improving the lives of others and championing the environment.

For the first time in its history the AVP has created a registered 501c3 philanthropic foundation to focus on programs and initiatives important to our fans and parnters as only we can.

The AVP Cares Foundation invites our fans and partners to join us as we embark on a new era in pro beach volleyball.

Our Mission:

AVP Cares in Action  

February 26: AVP Athletes Visit Children’s Hospital L.A.

Several AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour athletes donated their time to visit patients at the Children's Hospital L.A. on Feb. 26 through the AVP's community outreach initiative, AVP Cares. The event started with a Meet and Greet in the hospital's Healing and Meditation Garden, where players taught volleyball skills, assisted with arts and crafts, and signed autographs and took photos. The players then visited more than 50 in patient rooms, distributing gifts and brightening the day for kids who have been hospitalized for months.

 "The feedback has been amazing from numerous people at the hospital," said Whitney Nifong, CHLA Major and Planned Giving Associate Director. "The players were fantastic with the kids, and I must personally thank all of you for arranging this to bring so many smiles to our special kids and families!"

 Special thanks to the following AVP stars for their participation in the CHLA visit: Angie Akers, Paige Davis, Eric Fonoimoana, Ashley Groothuis, Dane Jensen, Angela Knopf, Nick Lucena, Holly McPeak, John Moran, Christal Morrison, Sarah Straton, Aaron Wexler, Chrissie Zartman.

Getting Involved

Join us in our commitment to make a positive impact on the communities, families and children in need.  

There are various ways that you can support the efforts of AVP Cares and the initiatives it works with, such as volunteering, sponsorships and donations. Each contribution can make a difference.  

If you would like additional information, please contact us at AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour:

Jay Reynolds

Manager, AVP CARES

6100 Center Drive, Suite 900

Los Angeles, CA

jreynolds@avp.com

Community Partners

The success of AVP Cares off the court requires the same partnership that is necessary for our teams to succeed on the sand. AVP Cares is grateful to the people and organizations that it partners with to help achieve its goals.

For more information about our community partners and the work they do, click the logos below: