
UNITY BALL
Celebrating the
power of play
Friday, April 10th
Park Plaza Hotel
The Unity Ball is a celebratory fundraiser in support of Soccer Unity Project and our free youth programs. Funds raised will ensure that young people — especially girls and youth of color — can continue to experience the power and joy of sport.
For sponsorship opportunity contact jeremy@soccerunityproject.org.

More surprise guests to be announced soon!
LOOKING BACK AT UNITY BALL 2025
2025 COMMUNITY CHAMPION
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Linda Whitlock, a sought-after leadership advisor and highly respected public service leader, has long been engaged in leadership development, mentoring, and wealth building activities for Greater Boston families and youth, particularly those historically underrepresented. Her positive impacts have been extensive, and have included her contributions as the former Nicholas President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, a member of the Presidential Commission on White House Fellows appointed by President Biden, the former VP of Harvard Real Estate, and as founding principal of The Whitlock Group, among other leadership roles. Linda has served on over 20 boards across finance, healthcare, education, and the arts—including Cambridge Trust (as its first Lead Director), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston's Museum of African American History—and has taught at MIT, Tufts, and the University of Michigan. She currently serves on the board of the Red Sox Foundation, is the Co-Chair of the Quin Impact Fund, and is on the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Community Advisory Committee.
Linda Whitlock
2023 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

David Suvak
Emerson Women's Soccer
Coach Suvak has been engaged with our youth programming since the inception of South End Soccer in 2008 and was there with his players for South End Soccer's first day of play. Over the last 14 years he has run coach trainings, guided us in the launch of our travel program, facilitated internships, and brought the Emerson Women's Soccer team to volunteer. His expertise and contributions have been invaluable to our organization, and we credit him for uplifting us to where we are today. We thank him for being a founding partner.

The Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion
The Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion's leadership and staff were invaluable partners in the launch of the Boston Unity Cup. Annually, the Office of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment and the Office of Global Affairs have continued to provide crucial event support and guidance. They have been instrumental in not only bringing the event back after Covid-19, but helping us to make 2023 the largest year ever. Working in partnership, we provide Boston with a moment like no other to celebrate our global city.

Connelly Partners
Connelly Partners has been instrumental in supporting the launch of the Soccer Unity Project. Through shared office space, video production, and event support, they have been a pivotal partner for us as we expanded our staff, our capacity, and our profile. They are true champions of the work, consistently going above and beyond. Their unwavering dedication is one of the main reasons why the organization has been able to take this next big step, and we are so grateful for their choice to join us as a community impact partner.
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