FROM THE DESK OF OUR FOUNDER
In early 2015 in the height of my “career” as a baseball/softball/basketball mom, I had a dream of helping young athletes in the communities around me with participation fees for youth sports. I saw first-hand both the benefits of team sports and the reality that not all children have the opportunity. So, I set out to find like-minded individuals who would help me on this journey. I’m grateful to each board member who has served with me, each coach who has helped a child learn new skills, each league representative who has worked with me to make sure the “H.A.S. kids” get to play, and especially, each donor who has made this dream of mine a reality.
I set up H.A.S. Foundation as a way of “Helping Athletes Score.” My three children, for whom the foundation gets its initials, played multiple team sports in and around our East Cobb community. They were very fortunate to have had invaluable experiences and made many good friends. As a mom, I can’t imagine a child not having the same opportunities as my own kids have had on the field and on the court. The foundation’s goal is to provide a funding source so that those kids who want to play aren’t held back by circumstances beyond their control.
Young people learn teamwork, leadership, and many other social and life skills through participation in team sports. Kids get exercise, and sports provide an outlet for energy. Studies have suggested sports involvement helps keep children safe and out of trouble. But, most of all, they have fun, build confidence, and develop lasting friendships. I’m proud to say that over the nine years we’ve awarded scholarships and grants, H.A.S. Foundation has invested more than $105,000 in student athletes in Cobb County.
We are always looking to raise funds to support our mission, so feel free to let me know if you have an idea or wish to make a donation. My board of directors and I are available to speak with sports organizations we can partner with or other organizations who would like to learn more.
See you on the field!
Mary K. Litman
Founder of H.A.S. Foundation, Inc.
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FROM THE COMMUNITY