A FUND OF THEIR OWN
1 in 3 girls drop out of sport during adolescence—
and by 17, more than half will have quit altogether—compared to just 1 in 10 boys.
and we want to play a role in helping change the narrative, so we’ve created A Fund of Their Own, a 501(c)3 organization that builds on the community we’ve created at the Midwest’s first sports bar exclusively dedicated to women’s sports.
girls who play sports become women who leaD
At A Bar of Their Own, we know that
Let’s face it. Youth sports are expensive. Yet multiple studies have shown that girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, and lower levels of depression. Join us in investing in girls and women in sports so we can see the impacts both on and off the courts!
A Fund of Their Own is dedicated to empowering young girls and women by providing financial assistance that enables them to stay active and engaged in organized athletics and wellness activities. We strive to remove financial barriers and create opportunities for girls and women to pursue their passion for sports, build confidence, and lead healthier, more fulfilled lives. Through micro-grants and community support, we foster an inclusive environment where every girl and woman has the resources to thrive in athletics, regardless of their economic background.
MISSION
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
As our Board of Directors works to develop our application processes for awarding scholarships, we are conducting a Community Needs Assessment to inform our decision-making. If you are an athlete, parent, or coach of girls and women athletes, please take this survey. Your responses will directly assist us in the creation of our awarding processes!