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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Primary & Elementary Schools, Sports, Youth Development Programs
Mission: GIRLS ON THE RUN OF ATLANTA, INC. OFFERS A PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN THE THIRD THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES. THE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE GIRLS FOR A LIFETIME OF SELF-RESPECT AND HEALTHY LIVING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY COMBINING A CURRICULUM THAT TRAINS GIRLS FOR A 5K RUNNING EVENT WITH A HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION THAT INSTILLS SELF-ESTEEM AND STRONG VALUES THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS