Mikell Simpson, Capital Rebirth set to host 3rd year of co-ed youth flag football league in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG — Former Harrisburg football standout Mikell Simpson will host the third edition of his co-ed youth flag football league through his nonprofit, Capital Rebirth, beginning on May 10.

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All boys and girls between first and sixth grade are able to participate in the weekly games that will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at William Penn High School in uptown Harrisburg.

Capital Rebirth will also be partnering with Temple Ohev Shalom — a Jewish synagogue on Front Street in Harrisburg — to host workshops pertaining to financial literacy, how to effectively use social media for marketing strategies, home ownership, and more.

The workshops begin on May 8 and will continue to take place every Monday evening at 6 p.m. at Temple Ohev Shalom.

“This program has become a staple for our organization and the community, and we look forward to seeing how it grows every year,” Simpson, the founder and CEO of Capital Rebirth said.

“Adding workshops was a priority for us in 2023 as we aim to offer as much as we can to the players and their families, and Temple Ohev Sholom has been an incredible partner in this new venture. We’re excited to keep building community engagement through this program.”

The league has had more than 200 kids join since 2021 and continues to expand. Registration to participate in this year’s games will stay open through May 10.

For those interested in registering their children, visit www.capitalrebirth.com. If you’re looking to inquire about workshops, coaching opportunities, or how to become a volunteer, Simpson says to email info@capitalrebirth.com to get your questions answered.

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