Youth Positive American

The Brian T. Rounds Youth Association (BTRYA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lithia Springs, GA, dedicated to empowering young people to pursue careers in various trades. Through programs such as mechanic and general trade shadowing, as well as scholarship opportunities, BTRYA aims to help youth overcome educational and financial challenges while fostering meaningful relationships. Generated from the website

The Marquis Grissom Baseball Association (MGBA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by former Major League Baseball player Marquis Grissom, dedicated to providing competitive baseball opportunities for athletes in underserved communities. With a focus on youth travel baseball teams aged 7-22, MGBA offers coaching, mentoring, college placement assistance, and scholarships to foster the development of young players. Since its inception, MGBA has supported over 1,600 participants and awarded $2.3 million in collegiate scholarships, with 98% of players receiving scholarship offers. The organization also hosts the annual Smoltz-Grissom Wood Bat Classic tournament, allowing teams to compete at prestigious venues such as Turner Field, while providing essential resources to help alleviate financial and time commitment barriers in sports participation. Generated from the website