Rahsaan Bahati

Rahsaan Bahati, the President and Founder of the Bahati Foundation established the organization in 2010 with a profound general mission: to expand opportunities for youth in Los Angeles through GiveBACK. His journey from the streets of Compton, California, where he was surrounded by the loving support of his family and a few community negative influences, shaped his perspective.

Rahsaan faced crucial choices during his early years.

Still, his story took a transformative turn thanks to the unwavering support of his parents, Rashid and Nassoma, both dedicated teachers, an eraser, and a teacher at Davis Middle School Compton who believed in his potential. This fortuitous combination altered the course of his life forever.

Rahsaan's remarkable achievements never let him forget the pivotal role that support and mentorship played in his own life. The Bahati Foundation has been a long-held dream, and now he is on a mission to pay forward the opportunities he received. His vision is to impact the lives of kids in underrepresented communities, showing them that they need not succumb to the lack of access, and cycles of crime, gangs, and drugs.

Instead, they can strive for their dreams and realize their full potential.

Today, the Bahati Foundation represents the unity of this dream. We are more than just a foundation, more than a cycling team; we are a collective force for change. We stand at a crossroads, ready to make a profound difference in the lives of countless youth.

With the launch of our professional racing team in 2010, Rahsaan translated his vision into action.

The Bahati Foundation embodies Rahsaan’s commitment to giving back by providing inner-city youth with the assistance, support, and resources they need while serving as a positive influence in our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for the next generation