Impact & Outcomes

Building Opportunity at Scale

The Ember Alliance is not a program — it's permanent infrastructure. Here's what that means for Cynthiana and the region.

The Scale of What We're Building

Every number represents real capacity — courts, labs, fields, and spaces where youth build skills that last.

466,000+ Sq Ft Campus
15+ Courts & Fields
6 Innovation Labs
2,500 Youth Annually

Impact Across Every Pillar

Sports Impact

15+ professional-grade courts and fields. Year-round training for basketball, futsal, pickleball, indoor and outdoor soccer, turf wiffleball, and kickball. Leagues, camps, tournaments, and scholarship-supported participation for every family.

  • 6 basketball courts
  • 4 outdoor regulation soccer fields
  • Full-size indoor turf field
  • Year-round programming capacity

S.T.E.A.M. Impact

6 innovation labs spanning robotics, coding, 3D fabrication, digital media, science, and workforce development. Youth gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and build real portfolios of work.

  • Robotics competition teams
  • Coding and software development
  • 3D printing and fabrication
  • Career pathway programs

Esports Impact

A professional esports arena with organized competitive teams, broadcasting infrastructure, content creation studios, and career development. Gaming becomes a pathway to real skills in media, technology, and event management.

  • Competitive team rosters
  • Streaming and broadcasting
  • Content creation training
  • Esports career workshops

Community Impact

The Ember Alliance doesn't just serve youth — it strengthens the entire community.

Economic Development

Tournaments, events, and facility rentals bring visitors and revenue to Cynthiana and Harrison County.

Workforce Pipeline

S.T.E.A.M. and esports programs build job-ready skills in technology, engineering, and digital media.

Youth Retention

When kids have world-class facilities and programs, families have a reason to stay and invest in the community.

Health & Wellness

Year-round access to athletic facilities promotes physical activity, mental health, and healthy lifestyles.

Accessibility

Fully ADA accessible campus with sensory-friendly rooms and scholarship support removes barriers to participation.

Community Gathering

Event spaces, conference rooms, and rental facilities serve the wider community beyond youth programming.

Facility Development

An integrated campus on a single site — designed for decades of impact.

Sports Complex

356,000 sq ft

Indoor courts, turf fields, outdoor soccer, and multi-sport training spaces.

S.T.E.A.M. & Esports Center

88,000 sq ft

One building: first floor S.T.E.A.M. labs and maker spaces, second floor esports competition and streaming studios, plus a 58,000 sq ft bowl-style arena with center stage for tournaments.

Community & HQ

21,780 sq ft

Administrative offices, conference rooms, and community event spaces.

Be Part of the Impact

Every donation, partnership, and volunteer hour accelerates the timeline for youth in Cynthiana.