What is the Home Team?
Donors who give any amount each month are considered to be a part of the Home Team. Manatee County FCA's Home Team is a special community of monthly supporters who are committed to reaching EVERY coach and EVERY athlete.
How does monthly giving work?
You can set up your recurring gift online so that your donation automatically happens each month. Once you’re part of our monthly donation program, you become a member of our Home Team and can easily manage your giving online if you choose.
Sign up to make monthly donations through our online form or by calling us at (419) 722-3255 to join.
Benefits of monthly giving
It's Easy
Become a member of the Home Team starting with a monthly donation. Your ongoing gift will help FCA provide customized efforts to reach every coach and athlete regardless of their sport, talent level, grade, school or win loss record.
Give on your terms
As a monthly donor your My.fca.org Account will allow you to:
- View giving history.
- Manage or change gift amounts at any time.
- Update email contact preferences.
- Request a tax receipt.
See your impact all year
As a monthly supporter of Manatee County FCA, you'll get exclusive FCA communications so you can keep track of the progress we make — together. You'll also receive the FCA Magazine published in the Fall and Spring.
Claim tax deductions
Monthly gifts are tax deductible to the full extent the law provides, like all donations you make to FCA. You can request your tax receipt.
Why monthly donations are important?
Monthly donations provide stable and predictable revenue to help plan funding for the efforts to reach every coach and athlete during every season and on every field, court, arena, course, pool and track.
The Home Team help ensure that our mission is achieved. To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Helping our local coaches and athletes meet Jesus.
Your monthly gift has impact
Because the majority of Manatee County FCA funding comes from generous donors,
The Home Teammates make a tangible and significant difference in the lives of Coaches and Athletes.
Food & Drinks
Your $25 gift could help provide food and drinks for two huddles. Food is one of the driving forces for getting coaches and athlete into a place where they can be introduced to Jesus Christ.*
FCA Athletes Bible / Coaches Bible
Your $50 gift could help provide Bibles to athletes and coaches. There is no greater gift than the Word of God.*
Athletes Bundle
Your $75 gift could help provide Athletes Bundles. One of the best ways to start off the season is with gear to help an athlete perform at the highest level along with resources to keep them strong in their walk with Christ.*
Coaches Bundle
Your $100 gift could help provide Coaches Bundles. One of the best ways to start off the season is with gear that will equip coaches to coach their athletes mind, body and spirit.*
Camp Scholarship
Your $200 gift could help provide Camp Scholarships. One of the most transformational times in the life of an athlete is during camp.*
Check out our FCA camps HERE!
Support our mission
Any amount supports coaches and athletes in Manatee County. Manatee County FCA shares the resources given to ensure every coach and athlete has the oportunity to hear the Gospel right where they are.*
*When you make a donation using this information, your donation will be used to provide resources, trainings, camps and staff. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the strategy used to reach every coach and athlete in Manatee County. Read more about approximated costs.
Donate $19+ a month, and get This Shirt
When you donate $19 or more monthly, you'll receive a T-shirt to show the world that you stand with Christ, and the importance of reaching our coaches and athletes.
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WHAT ARE COACHES AND ATHLETES SAYING?
MESSAGE FROM THE AREA DIRECTOR
Hello and welcome to the Home Team!
At the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, we are dedicated to inspiring athletes and coaches to grow in their faith and live out Christian values. As the director, I am constantly moved by the incredible stories of transformation we witness daily.
Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Through our programs, we provide support, discipleship, and resources that help coaches and athletes navigate challenges with integrity, teamwork, serving, and excellence.
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our Home Team. Your donations are vital, enabling us to reach more coaches and athletes, enhance our programs, and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
I invite you to join us in this mission. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us expand our reach and continue transforming lives through faith and sports.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Addison Sterling
Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes