SCA For the Community, is the non-profit associated with Soccer Chance Academy. It is the mission of SCA for the Community to reduce barriers to entry in soccer, and help give provide access to those families with limited income.
For the 2024-2025 season, SCA for the Community provided over $230,000 in soccer scholarships, which helped over 30% of our players to play soccer with the club.
Donations and Fundraising play a significant role in our ability to award these kinds of scholarships. Please consider donating to our scholarship fund here:
Furthermore, community outreach is an essential aspect to the SCA experience, with the goal of using key values from the game of soccer to positively influence others. Our outreach program works with community stakeholders who support programs related to sports, education, the environment, family, and healthcare.
We seek to impact the community in the following areas:
- By supporting Portland Adventist Academy with grounds and facility maintenance, scholarship support, sports leadership seminars, and college seminars.
- By providing mentorship to local recreational soccer clubs through coach education, facility access, and player led sessions.
- By partnering with local community organizations that positively impact the PAA neighborhood and community. SCA players and families will be strongly encouraged to donate volunteer hours.
SCA Nonprofit Board
Nonprofit Board Members
President: Lynn Renken
Lynn Renken is the Executive Director for Mercy Corps Northwest, a non-profit that supports and grows small businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to working domestically, she held several management and leadership positions with Mercy Corps including Kenya Country Director, Youth and Conflict Management Director and Program Director in Indonesia. Whether working domestically or internationally, Lynn works with underserved and low-income populations to realize their potential. She received her M.A. from the University of Oregon and was a Fulbright recipient in Pakistan. Lynn lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.
Secretary, Julie Norton
Bio coming soon
Treasurer, Chris Mazepink
Bio coming soon.