ATLAS USA was established in 2020 to further the works of the Atlas Foundation UK in the continental US and, eventually, the rest of the Americas.
The need of inner-city youth for activities that can improve their lives is no less important in the United States than it is in the world’s poorest communities. Indeed, many major cities throughout the country suffer from poor education, health and nutritional deficits and disaffected youth. Through rugby, as has been proven in 21 countries around the world, those problems can be reversed and Atlas USA exists to assist in that reversal.
The main focus of Atlas USA is to raise funds that support the development of rugby programs meeting these goals. In several major cities there are local programs led by dedicated people that offer regular rugby training, nutritional and health support, education mentoring and, perhaps most important, a sense of belonging. As rugby enthusiasts know, rugby’s ethos and sense of team create long-term, unbreakable bonds and offer a highly attractive alternative to life in the inner-city.
Atlas USA supports the activities of these programs with donations that can provide playing kit, transportation to practice and matches, nutrition and participation in annual events such as the Urban Rugby Championship. The URC is an annual event bringing together these inner-city programs for a Rugby 7s tournament, offering the players an opportunity to improve their skills against new opponents, and bond with like-minded kids from other parts of America.
Atlas USA was proud to be a major sponsor of the 2024 Urban Rugby Championship in Washington, DC and looks forward to sponsoring future competitions as the roster of inner-city programs grows.
To make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged kids all across America, through the game of rugby, please make a donation using the link below.
ATLAS FOUNDATION AMERICAS INC. is registered as a Federal tax exempt organization under 501c-3
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Urban Rugby Championships 2024
Funded by Atlas USA, 20 children from Memphis got on a plane for the first time and headed to Washington for the URC. Afterwards, the children spoke of pride and excitement, getting out of the comfort zone and the joy of meeting new people and friends.