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Sobre Nosotros

Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance

En marzo de 2012, Craig Sears fundó la Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance, una organización sin fines de lucro vinculada a la National Drowning Prevention Alliance, cuyo objetivo es combatir los ahogamientos, generar conciencia y promover los beneficios personales y comunitarios de la natación.

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About our programs

Building Safer Communities Together

Our programs are designed to make water safety accessible for all. Through community events, educational workshops, and scholarship opportunities, we empower families with the knowledge and tools needed to stay safe in and around water. Every initiative we lead is built on impact, inclusion, and prevention.

Becas de natación

Ofrecemos asistencia financiera para clases de natación para ayudar a personas de todas las edades a adquirir habilidades esenciales de seguridad en el agua.

Talleres de seguridad en el agua

Sesiones interactivas diseñadas para educar a los miembros de la comunidad sobre prácticas esenciales de seguridad en el agua.

Fundraiser Events

Water safety fundraisers support vital programs that promote education and actively prevent drowning.

Our stories

Real Stories,

Real Impact

At GAWSA, every lesson is more than just a swim—it’s a life changed. Through our scholarships, community partnerships, and safety programs, we’ve empowered families across Georgia to feel confident around water. Hear directly from the parents, kids, and community leaders whose lives have been transformed by our work. These are the voices behind our mission—and the reason we do what we do.

Hira Chhetri
New American Pathways
Every year New American Pathways, Parents as Teacher program partner with Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance to host a water safety event for our clients. The information session shared was interpreted to various client's native languages by our educators and made it more engaging learning experience. The best part I appreciate GAWSA for arranging volunteers to provide hand-on swim lesson for children from toddler to 14 years old. This event has become a popular in the community we serve, and families look forward to it as summer approaches. Thank you GAWSA
Robin Barnes
United Hope Foster Families
I can not say enough good things about the Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance. Craig Sears recently led a Water Safety class for Uniting Hope foster families. Craig was engaging, articulate, knowledgable and informative about a wide variety of water safety issues. He was professional, kind and accommodating to our foster families. We have already asked if he will speak to our group again next year. Thanks, Craig, for being so committed to the safety of children.
Sandra Rueda
Scholarship Recipient
Estamos muy contentos y agradecidos por todo , lo recomendamos al 100%
Mauricio Grageda
Scholarship Recipient
Todos muy amables y Las clases fueron exelentes. Muchas gracias.
Javiana Hernandez
Scholarship Recipient
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude, for awarding my child a scholarship for swimming lessons. The experience has been absolutely wonderful, not only because of the skills learned but also because of the constant support and care we’ve received. It’s amazing to find organizations so dedicated to the development and well-being of children. We are truly happy and grateful for this opportunity. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our lives!

Programa de becas de natación

Cada año proporcionamos a nuestros alumnos de natación el equipo que necesitarán para estar siempre preparados para el agua.

Desde trajes de baño y gafas hasta otros equipos esenciales, nos aseguramos de que tengan todo lo que necesitan para rendir al máximo en cada clase.

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Fomentando la seguridad y la inclusión en el agua

Las becas para clases de natación cubren todos los costos de las lecciones para todas las edades y niveles de habilidad. Complete este formulario para obtener la solicitud. Las becas son otorgadas por organizaciones sin fines de lucro, escuelas, empresas y programas gubernamentales.

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Where We’ve Been, Who We’ve Reached

Take a look at the powerful moments we’ve shared—building safer communities, one swim at a time. From scholarship drives to safety workshops, see how GAWSA has made waves across Georgia. Explore the events that have helped us teach, protect, and connect with families statewide.

Past Events

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Preguntas y respuestas frecuentes

Las becas para clases de natación son ayudas económicas que cubren el costo total de las clases de natación. Estas becas están diseñadas para personas de todas las edades y niveles de habilidad.

Puedes solicitar tantos niños o adultos como necesites. Nuestra misión es brindar educación sobre seguridad en el agua a todas las familias.

Las becas de natación serán otorgadas por la academia con la que tengamos alianza y te asignaremos la sucursal más cercana a tu domicilio.

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