CINCINNATI — You can help kids in the Tri-State who have a desire to play soccer but are sidelined by the cost of cleats still be able to play with the 2026 FC Cincinnati Cleat Drive.
The FC Cincinnati Foundation helps thousands of Tri-State kids play the game they love, and WCPO 9 and the Scripps Howard Fund are teaming up with the foundation to help outfit kids with cleats and other equipment.
From May 4 through May 30, fans can donate new or gently used cleats of all sizes. Just drop them off at any First Financial Bank location and the FC Cincinnati Foundation will distribute them to area youth.
Or, donate during our call-in telethon on May 7 or by texting "Cleats" to 50155. You can also donate using the form below. The FC Cincinnati Foundation will use the funds raised to purchase new cleats for kids in need.
Last year, the drive raised funds to purchase more than 100 pairs of cleats for local youths.
This campaign is a WCPO 9 initiative in collaboration with the Scripps Howard Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to this campaign will be used to support the Greater Cincinnati area and are tax deductible.
