V3 Sports

$225 raised by 2 donors

1% complete

$25,000 Goal

About

In The News

Investing in Wellness. Building Opportunity. Strengthening North Minneapolis.

Since 2007, V3 Sports has worked to elevate North Minneapolis through wellness, fitness, and education. We believe everyone deserves access to the resources, programs, and supportive spaces they need to thrive. Our work brings together wellness, water safety, youth development, and workforce opportunities to strengthen individuals, families, and our community.

Opened in 2024, the V3 Center is a 40,000-square-foot health and wellness center designed to bring these opportunities closer to home. It is a place where children learn lifesaving swimming skills, young people gain work experience and explore career pathways, families find opportunities to stay active, and neighbors come together in a welcoming community space.

Our impact is already growing. V3 Sports has invested $5.8 million in the community, created 138 jobs, provided more than 10,000 hours of swim instruction, and built a network of more than 80 community partnerships. With 80% of our 720+ active members identifying as Northsiders, we are proud to serve the community at the heart of our mission.

We focus on three interconnected areas:

Overall Wellness: Making fitness, recreation, and healthy living more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
Water Safety: Expanding access to swim instruction and water safety education so more children and families can develop essential, potentially lifesaving skills.
Community Development: Creating opportunities for youth through internships, workforce development, leadership training, and meaningful community partnerships.

We know that the cost of participating in programs can be a barrier for many families. That is why we work to provide free and reduced-cost opportunities, develop culturally relevant programming, and build partnerships that extend our reach into schools and neighborhoods.

Now, we are preparing for the next chapter. With a strong foundation, growing partnerships, and additional land secured for future development, V3 Sports is working to raise $3.5 million to sustain successful programs, expand access, invest in staff development, and reach more North Minneapolis residents.

Your generosity helps keep opportunities within reach. Every gift supports the programs, people, and resources that help our community thrive. Together, we can build a future where more children learn to swim, more young people discover their potential, and more families have access to the wellness and opportunities they deserve.

Invest in wellness. Build opportunity. Strengthen North Minneapolis. Your support today helps create a healthier, safer, and more connected community for generations to come.

Our Mission

To elevate our community through wellness, fitness, and education.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a model for communities to be thriving and well

Featured Programs:

LOYL (League of Young Leaders) Project

An 8-week career exploration and paid internship program that introduces youth and young adults (ages 17–20) from North Minneapolis to professional careers related to the build of the V3 Center — including architecture, engineering, finance, marketing, project management, and so many more. The summer program combines real-world experience with wrap-around supports including professional development, financial literacy, and health and wellness.

V.I.P. (Very Important Process)

Designed for our youngest swimmers, this introductory level welcomes children into the aquatic world, with their parents or guardians by their side. In a nurturing and safe environment, participants learn basic water comfort skills, kick-starting their aquatic adventure with a shared experience of discovery and bonding. This level lays the groundwork for a lifelong love and respect for water. 

Swim to Learn™ (S2L) Levels 1 - 7

This program pathway is your gateway to engaging with water in a meaningful, intentional, and transformative way. Beyond learning to swim, our participants (from 6 weeks to 96+) begin a journey that intertwines aquatic skills with core values, promoting physical proficiency, self-awareness and personal growth.  Each level builds on the prior sessions foundation, driving a complete transformation in an individual and communities relationship to water.

Swim to Earn ™

V3 Sports’ groundbreaking Swim to Earn™ (S2E) program is designed to blend personal development with economic advancement. Our program is a launchpad for careers in aquatics.

Women's Swim Wednesday's

Taking place every Wednesday from 5:00-7:30 PM, we close all viewing platforms and the entire pool deck to welcome women to free swim while often practicing modesty. With a regular showing of 60-80 women and their children, this weekly program continues to gain momentum.

Donate today or email donations@v3sports.org for more information. Thank you!

Media gallery

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

V3 Sports

Tax id (EIN)

47-4208106