FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the organization’s Mission?
RACE is dedicated to opening the world up to all children through access to sporting experiences that have been historically difficult to participate. In short, our mission is to Render Athletic Chances to Everyone!!!!
Why does RACE exist?
RACE was born out of the need to provide a breakthrough the continuing glass ceiling that many children in minority and traditionally disadvantaged communities face as they attempt to participate in many sporting activities that require a significant financial investment to develop the necessary skills for competition and competitive advancement.
Who are the leaders of RACE?
RACE is lead by a diverse group of individuals from various community institutions that make of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors maintains membership that represent a cross-section of our society from corporate and educational leaders to community and social advocates. The organization is headed by an Executive Director, who utilizes an experienced team that focuses on identifying deserving youth and providing worthy opportunities.
Why is it important to have such an organization given the advancement we have made in our society around racism and inclusion?
Well the truth is, while we have made significant advancements in our social norms regarding racism, and more particularly overt bigotry, we still have along way to go to even the economic playing field and the experiences naturally that follow. While our laws have made many of the overt racially limiting practices of the past illegal in many respects, the effects of our racially discriminatory past continue to create obvious socio-economic advantages that continue to be enormous obstacles to experiencing many of the wonderful experiences advanced sporting participation can provide. These direct cause-and-effect results have continued to place generational challenges upon many minorities. Indeed, challenges that have taken generations of discriminatory practices to create and without honest and direct attention, will take generations to alleviate. For these reasons, there is still much work to be done to provide opportunities to many deserving children. The opportunities are too great to allow children in this day and age to sit on the sidelines as a result of circumstances beyond their control.
Where does RACE get it financial support from to operate?
RACE receives funding from a variety of sources including: Corporate Sponsorship, various organizational sponsors, individuals, and fund-raising activities. We would love for you, or your organization, to part with us to change to lives of our greatest resources-our children!!!!
How are the funds used?
Our goal is to dedicate more than 90 cents of every dollar provided to RACE to our most prized resource-the kids. All other funding will go to administrative cost and other fundraising activities for the continued advancement of our organization’s mission.
Why chose RACE?
RACE is providing a very unique need to a problem that many continue to ignore. As we expand the experiences and opportunities for these children, they will have the effect of becoming continuous role-models in their communities of success in non-traditional ways. While we have strong leadership and a very committed staff, the work is hard, and we cannot do it alone. So, we welcome you to join with us and get ALL kids in the RACE!!!!!
RACE is dedicated to opening the world up to all children through access to sporting experiences that have been historically difficult to participate. In short, our mission is to Render Athletic Chances to Everyone!!!!
Why does RACE exist?
RACE was born out of the need to provide a breakthrough the continuing glass ceiling that many children in minority and traditionally disadvantaged communities face as they attempt to participate in many sporting activities that require a significant financial investment to develop the necessary skills for competition and competitive advancement.
Who are the leaders of RACE?
RACE is lead by a diverse group of individuals from various community institutions that make of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors maintains membership that represent a cross-section of our society from corporate and educational leaders to community and social advocates. The organization is headed by an Executive Director, who utilizes an experienced team that focuses on identifying deserving youth and providing worthy opportunities.
Why is it important to have such an organization given the advancement we have made in our society around racism and inclusion?
Well the truth is, while we have made significant advancements in our social norms regarding racism, and more particularly overt bigotry, we still have along way to go to even the economic playing field and the experiences naturally that follow. While our laws have made many of the overt racially limiting practices of the past illegal in many respects, the effects of our racially discriminatory past continue to create obvious socio-economic advantages that continue to be enormous obstacles to experiencing many of the wonderful experiences advanced sporting participation can provide. These direct cause-and-effect results have continued to place generational challenges upon many minorities. Indeed, challenges that have taken generations of discriminatory practices to create and without honest and direct attention, will take generations to alleviate. For these reasons, there is still much work to be done to provide opportunities to many deserving children. The opportunities are too great to allow children in this day and age to sit on the sidelines as a result of circumstances beyond their control.
Where does RACE get it financial support from to operate?
RACE receives funding from a variety of sources including: Corporate Sponsorship, various organizational sponsors, individuals, and fund-raising activities. We would love for you, or your organization, to part with us to change to lives of our greatest resources-our children!!!!
How are the funds used?
Our goal is to dedicate more than 90 cents of every dollar provided to RACE to our most prized resource-the kids. All other funding will go to administrative cost and other fundraising activities for the continued advancement of our organization’s mission.
Why chose RACE?
RACE is providing a very unique need to a problem that many continue to ignore. As we expand the experiences and opportunities for these children, they will have the effect of becoming continuous role-models in their communities of success in non-traditional ways. While we have strong leadership and a very committed staff, the work is hard, and we cannot do it alone. So, we welcome you to join with us and get ALL kids in the RACE!!!!!