Mayer Rossabi was a man who cared about other people and was always looking for ways to help them. He was full of life and laughter and was “beautifully opinionated” in his zest for making the world a better place. He was a college professor for more than 35 years; he helped desegregate schools in New York City and he coached at the college level for many years. Mayer passed away in 1998 before he could do all he wanted for this world.

In 2003, as a tribute to his father, Mayer, Amiel Rossabi founded Sports Dreams, Inc. Sports Dreams is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting socio-economically disadvantaged girls and boys in Guilford County, as well as adults. At its inception, Sports Dreams operated through its “Girls in the Game” after school, health and fitness program. Research has shown that girls, at around age 11, begin to make life choices for themselves regarding their eating habits, drug and alcohol use, sexual involvement and gang participation. If given the chance, during these years, to participate in sports, girls are more likely to make positive life choices and have a better chance at success. Also, when encouraged in sports, regardless of their skill level, girls show a marked increase in their self-esteem.

In 2006, Sports Dreams expanded its program to include disadvantaged boys in Guilford County. In addition, Sports Dreams has, in the past, partnered with other local, non-profits to offer, among other things, after-school tutoring and homework assistance.

In 2012, Sports Dreams discontinued its after-school program due, primarily, to the lack of support from the Guilford County School System. Since the after-school programs were discontinued, Sports Dreams has, financially, supported socio-economically disadvantaged boys and girls as well as adult Greensboro athletes in need.

Sports Dreams depends on private donations and community activities to keep the program alive. Your tax-deductible donation can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child.