The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has awarded a Sports Matter Grant to 501(c)3 Got Her Back. The Sports Matter Grant changes lives through the power of sports by breaking down access barriers for youth athletes. By supporting mental and physical health through sports, DICK’S Sporting Goods fosters success in school and paths to bright futures. Grant funds will be used by Got Her Back to create opportunities for girls in football, including skill development camps and tournaments.

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The Sports Matter Grant from DICK’S Sporting Goods will greatly impact growth opportunities for girls in football. Got Her Back will be enabled to celebrate, educate and empower more female athletes. We are so excited to partner with DICK’S Sporting Goods on our shared mission to create change through sports.

Sarah Clark: Got Her Back Executive Director

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The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, The DICK’S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK’S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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