Voorhees Taekwondo Development Program

The Voorhees Taekwondo Development Program is a non-profit, tax-exempt [501(c)3] corporation that was established for the purpose of fostering the growth and participation of amateur athletic competition, specifically, the participation of students, coaches and referees affiliated with Voorhees Taekwondo clubs. Funds are generated through grants, gifts, corporate donations and fund-raisers. These funds are currently used to provide grants to students, coaches and referees who are attending national and/or international events, workshops, clinics, tournaments, and similar events. Funds may also be used to help offset the cost of memberships in USA Taekwondo (the National Governing Body for Sport Taekwondo), and the State of Iowa Black Belt Association. Funds are for students that meet certain income guidelines. Funds also are used to promote the art of Taekwondo through advertising of classes and events, provision of equipment necessary for training Taekwondo athletes, and sponsorship of workshops, clinics and special events.

Considering that many of our students come from low-income families, we created the Voorhees Taekwondo Development Program so that we would have a vehicle to assist those students, coaches and referees in our Taekwondo "Family" who have the skills and talents to participate in this life-long sport, but simply do not have the personal finances necessary.

The Voorhees Taekwondo Development Program is constantly seeking out donors to help sponsor athletes, coaches and referees. If you or your company would be willing to sponsor one person annually, please contact the Executive Director of the Development Program, Mrs. Carrie Voorhees, at 515-263-9299, or by email at voorheestkd@mchsi.com. We hope that you will prayerfully consider donating to the Development Program so that our students/coaches/referees can continue to be a part of this sport that builds confidence, self-esteem and character.