Founded by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw in 2011, Kershaw’s Challenge exists to encourage people to use whatever God-given passion, purpose or talent they have to make a difference and give back to others in need. The foundation believes in the transformation of at-risk children and communities through the benevolence of others. Today, Kershaw’s Challenge seeks to serve vulnerable and at-risk children living in Los Angeles, Dallas, Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.
Every kid can hit a home run in life. But first they need the chance to step up to the plate. Through the 5050 Foundation, Mookie Betts is handing the bat to the next generation by building groundbreaking sports programs for underrepresented youth. The foundation wants to empower kids through physical, mental, financial, and nutritional education to forge a future where every kid knocks it out of the park.
Founded in 2021, Will and Cara Smith’s Catching Hope is a nonprofit organization working to help underprivileged children gain critical skills in leadership, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency. The organization helps students develop the tools for success, starting with those who need it most.
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