Camino, A Bilingual Charlotte Nonprofit, Unveiling Charlotte FC Field

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Camino is excited to announce the unveiling of a brand new mini pitch soccer field on their campus. This field is possible through Charlotte FC and their founding partner Ally, as part of the Club’s Pitches for Progress initiative that is installing 22 brand-new pitches across Charlotte and the Carolinas. The Charlotte-based football club’s program goes beyond simply providing the community with a place to play soccer, it also offers a complementary character-based mentoring curriculum. 

“Pitches for Progress” goes hand-in-hand with Camino’s mission of equipping people to live healthy, hopeful, and productive lives. The new field is a place for kids of all ages, backgrounds, and races to play soccer while also connecting them to Camino’s other youth programs. 

Camino has uniquely positioned itself as a trusted place in the Latino Community by being a truly bilingual organization. 98% of the patients at Camino are native Spanish speakers, and they mainly suffer from ailments such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Camino’s health and wellness program, Camino Vida, will use this new area as an outdoor fitness space for their patients to offer them the best care possible in the language they prefer. 

Guests attending this ceremony include a range of city leaders such as: Charlotte FC Owners David & Nicole Tepper, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, and Ally Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer Andrea Brimmer. 

WHEN: March 4, 2022 

MEDIA REGISTRATION: 3:30 p.m. 

MIXED ZONE: 4 p.m. 

OFFICIAL REMARKS: Beginning at 4:15 p.m. 

WHERE: Camino| 208 Stetson Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 

WHY: “In our community, soccer is king. It’s the biggest thing that brings people and families together and provokes so much passion. We’re honored and excited to have this great opportunity to partner with Charlotte FC. We’re sure this will make a great impact in the lives of people– especially for those who always need a little bit of hope.” – Rusty Price CEO/Founder 

Paola Garcia | Public Relations Manager FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camino 

704.883.4645 

paola@camino.org 

About Camino Health Center:

Camino Health Center is a bilingual and multicultural health center that provides excellent and affordable integrated care to the underinsured and uninsured populations. Our mission is to equip people to live truly healthy lives by focusing on the whole person. Through our collective services, we empower community members to enhance their physical, mental and emotional health. (Camino Health Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization legally known as Camino Community Development Corporation Inc.) For more information, please visit www.caminohealthcenter.com. 

About Charlotte Football Club: 

Charlotte Football Club isthe Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission isto be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC’s home is Bank of America Stadium which is currently undergoing soccer-specific renovationstotaling $50 million. These updates will provide an elite venue for MLS matches and a unique experience for players and fans. Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper and is a part of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also includes Bank of America Stadium and the Carolina Panthers. For more information, visit CharlotteFootballClub.com

This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2022.