Our Mission
Pretty Girls Throw is a dedicated foundation focused on uplifting youth, particularly young girls and those from underrepresented and at-risk communities. Our mission goes beyond athletic achievement: we introduce participants to dynamic sports while simultaneously creating pathways for profound personal and academic growth.
We believe that sport is a powerful catalyst. By combining rigorous athletic training with comprehensive development programs, we cultivate resilience, self-assurance, and leadership qualities. We empower our athletes not just to excel on the field but to emerge as confident leaders and positive change-makers in their communities.
The Work We Do:
Addressing Barriers, Building Futures
Pretty Girls Throw operates with a holistic approach to address the systemic barriers that often limit the potential of young athletes:
Global Athletic & Educational Development
We introduce young girls and at-risk youth to sports as a vehicle for empowerment. Alongside athletic training, we provide meaningful educational opportunities designed to bridge academic gaps and ensure future success.
Global Reach: Our initiatives currently serve girls in the United States, Jamaica, and Nigeria, with upcoming workshops planned in various regions.
Scholarship & Resource Pathways
We are committed to removing financial barriers to achievement. We offer scholarship opportunities and educational development programs to support our athletes' academic ambitions. We also directly address critical needs such as food insecurity and limited access to essential resources.
Health, Wellness, and Community Impact
We emphasize the importance of giving back. Our programs integrate community service and humanitarian efforts, encouraging our athletes to contribute actively to the well-being of those around them.
Expanding Our Reach: The Florida Initiative
We are excited to announce we will be expanding our efforts into Pasco and surrounding counties in South Florida to specifically work with individuals on healthy eating, educational support, and comprehensive health testing and education. Additionally, Pretty Girls Throw will be partnering on initiatives and collaborative efforts throughout the state of Florida.
This initiative is focused on the vulnerable, low-to-moderate-income populations throughout the state of Florida. Through collaborative efforts and partnerships, we aim to:
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Promote Healthy Eating: Provide education and resources on optimizing snack, meal, and beverage choices to combat weight-related health issues.
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Educational Support: Deliver essential training and materials to parents and children to build sustainable, healthy habits.
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Comprehensive Health Support: Facilitate access to health services that can include medical assessments, screening for weight-related issues (like diabetes), nutritional assessments, and behavioral health support.