About Us

In 2006, local radio personality Rashan Ali founded Sporty Girls Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia to provide young minority  girls the opportunity to participate in non traditional sports – those not traditionally offered in metro Atlanta public schools.  A life-long competitive swimmer and recipient of a four-year swimming scholarship at Florida A & M University, Rashan knew that one day she would want that same opportunity for other girls like her.  Not only did she want young girls to swim, but also learn to play, soccer, golf and tennis. Through Sporty Girls she has been afforded the opportunity to introduce young minority girls to an unconventional way to participate in non-traditional sports.  

Since 2007, Sporty Girls, Inc. has served over 50 girls from the metro Atlanta area.  This year, we enter into our second cycle of the Sporty Girls Camp Elite and Sporty Saturdays programs.

The benefits of participating in Sporty Girls program are numerous.  SGI will expose the girls to sports not traditionally offered in metro-Atlanta public schools.  On a very basic level, participants in Camp Elite will benefit physically by being active during the camp duration.  Since each girl will also be eligible for a year-long scholarship, the likelihood for continued physical activity for each girl throughout the year is increased.  It is our hope to decrease obesity among young girls and increase their knowledge in making healthier lifestyle decisions. 

The "Sponsor A Sporty Girl" Annual Fundraising Campaign

Participation in non-traditional sports can be expensive.  We believe exposure is key to developing successful athletes and that every young girl, despite economic and social backgrounds, should have the opportunity to excel in the sport of her choice.   

Our goal is to engage up to 40 girls in Camp Elite but we can’t do this without your help!

We've set up sponsorship levels to make giving easier.  Support levels range from the cost of sending one girl to Camp Elite to purchasing her equipment for the program.  You can also give any dollar amount which can be applied to any Camp Elite expense of your choice.  

Click here to make your contribution today!  

Meet Our Board

Our Board of Directors represent the best and brightest of Atlanta's young business professionals and philanthropists. We are so proud to have them on our team!     

Click here to learn more about our Board of Directors.