Introduction
There are various local community sports organizations established among the various corners of the globe. To a certain degree, these organizations operate within the borders of a specific community through voluntary means from its members and contributory funds from other individuals and groups. Since there are numerous local community sports organizations spread across the continents, the differences are also varied especially in terms of membership size and internal organization. Moreover, they apparently differ in terms of the sports they are aligned with and the primary goals and directions they aim together as an organization of unique individuals with a common passion.
Among the major differences that can be observed from these varying local sports organizations, the method in which they govern their members as well as the manner in which they approach their goals through their internal structure are the most easily seen variables.
Although similar patterns can be observed from their general structure, the specific details that sum up the organizations’ existence set them apart. One of these is the formality of their membership. One can also reflect on the composition of their leaders or their committees and the delegated tasks assigned to every position.
In essence, these organizations provide extra support for athletes as well as sports enthusiasts, catering to individuals within a specific age range. All in all, they seek to bolster the significance of sports in the lives of countless people. One of these organizations is Rhode Island Sports Heroes Incorporated.
Rhode Island Sports Heroes Incorporated
In the locality of Coventry in Rhode Island, there is a local community sports organization that gives ample focus on generating a considerable difference on the live of the youth within the locality of Coventry. The Rhode Island Sports Heroes Incorporated attempts at putting the young citizens of Coventry in Professional Sporting events that helps to spin them out of vulnerability from vices. One of their primary targets is the youth who fall below the normal standards of living, seeking to aid the less fortunate youngsters and the underprivileged kids in general in their locality.
Established in September of 2004, Lou Tager, Jr., the founder of the esteemed non-profit organization, has sought the immediate help from his friends in creating the organization and advancing their goals. Armed with the principle of “enriching the lives of children through sports”, the organization has apparently sponsored basketball games for children and youngsters to engage themselves with as well as it has also provided the children the opportunity to meddle with several of the athletes not only in Rhode Island but among many places as well.
Moreover, the organization’s focus on those who belong to the lower financial status between the 7 to 17 years of age gives ample room for children to spend their significant time with. It drives them off from the harsh conditions of the streets and the negative habits that one may acquire from staying in these dangerous places. Moreover, it is the goal of the organization to portray to the young ones that athletes have in them the valued qualities of friendship, teamwork and, far more importantly, leadership skills. As the local youth are continuously exposed to these athletes, the latter serves as a role model in shaping the lives of the youth in the crucial part of their growing-up years.
The membership for the organization is not limited in the sense that anyone can freely join the organization, especially those who have a strong desire and inclination in helping the less fortunate youth of Rhode Island in crafting their character according to the good qualities manifested by sports athletes.
The structure of the organization is simple. It is merely comprised of individual members whose tasks are barely focused on manpower with a little financial support from contributions from the members as well as from other people who are willing to provide a helping hand to the initiatives of the group. Considerably, the organization does not involve in its operations an excessive amount of financial spending for the group is able to gather a number of sponsors who will shoulder all or, at the very least, a significant fraction of the expenses as well as other benefits.
In general, the Rhode Island Sports Heroes Incorporated is a non-profit organization with informal membership. Much of the funds that are raised are solicited from other people and institutions that are eventually utilized in furthering their missions.
Conclusion
Among the many local community sports organizations distributed all-over the continents, the Rhode Island Sports Heroes Incorporated is one of the many non-profit organizations that seeks to promote the welfare of the underprivileged youth within the local area. By sponsoring meaningful sporting activities to the youth, the organization is not only able to keep the kids away from the vices of the streets but is also able to develop the character of these children through constant interactions with athletes that possess good qualities needed to survive with life.
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