A nonprofit in Baltimore uses soccer to ensure that immigrant and refugee children of all ages have a sense of belonging.

Given the political climate, "Soccer Without Borders" is doubling down on its mission.

For the students, the nonprofit's programs are a critical community for them.

Building a community

Kevin was one of the many students playing with "Soccer Without Borders" in Southeast Baltimore on Thursday. He's been a part of the program for three years, and it's how he found his community.

Off the field, though, "Soccer Without Borders" has also been helping him with his schoolwork and to learn English.

"When we're playing, we have to be talking in English," he said. "When we do presentations, we have to talk English."

Carson McFadden, the Maryland Hub Director, is one of th

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