Founded by brothers Scott and Chris Knox after a 2015 charity fundraiser, Soccer Band-Its LLC makes customizable soccer accessories for youth clubs, teams and players. The company began with logo-printed lace keepers to help fund AEDs for youth sports and now offers personalized gear with no minimum order, while continuing to support charitable causes. Since 2015, Soccer Band-Its says it has donated more than $50,000 and partnered with dozens of youth soccer clubs.
Franklin MorrowFounded by Alex, Franklin Morrow makes custom socks that give organizations a more wearable alternative to throwaway branded merchandise. The company handles orders from 100 to 100,000 pairs and builds philanthropy into every sale by donating one pair of socks to someone in need; it also produces custom socks at no cost for local charities’ fundraising efforts.COLUMBUS, OH
American ChallengeAmerican Challenge is a family business founded by Bob and Ida Laker in 1973 after Bob’s experience coaching youth soccer exposed a need for better equipment. The company grew from the Laker basement into an international mail-order operation, with all three children later joining its Canadian and New York offices. Today it supplies soccer programs across North America, including teams, clubs, schools and camps.BAY SHORE, NY
School Spirit ProductsFounded in Ohio in 2000 and launched as School Spirit Products in 2005, this family-run company creates custom-printed merchandise and apparel for schools, teams, organizations and brands. It began with industrial and corporate promotional accounts before focusing on an underserved school market, adding affordable design services and fundraising support to help turn school logos and ideas into spirit items.LAKEWOOD, OH
Sports Center USAFounded by Joe Lococo in 2000, Sports Center USA outfits Lehigh Valley teams and organizations with sporting goods and custom apparel, handling decoration and related services in-house. Alexandra and Josh Miller took over in 2016 and continue the company’s focus on private, high school, and college programs, including custom team stores and awards.BETHLEHEM, PA