The mission of Starlings Volleyball Clubs USA San Mateo Chapter is to help prevent childhood obesity
in vulnerable populations by Addressing its two main causes, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. The Starlings program helps minority and low-income and minority girls by:
* Developing their athletic skills through participation in a team sport
* Teaching them healthy eating and exercise habits.
* Providing them with a safe haven where caring, involved adults encourage them to stay away from drugs and gangs, do well in school and go on to college.
BENEFITS
Girls who participate in sports are:
* 92% less likely to use drugs
* 80% less likely to have an unwanted pregnancy
* Far more likely to graduate from high school and attend college
* Far less likely to suffer from childhood obesity that can lead to diabetes, hypertension, depression, respiratory ailments and even death
Starlings is a 501 (c) 3 non profit
Tax ID # 33-0749769