Derrick James Family Foundation Access to Elite

For more than a decade, I have used my platform to help provide access to the resources underserved students and families need to overcome barriers to reaching their full

potential. Giving back to young people is my passion because I know first-hand the impact that can be made when you invest in youth. I became a professional boxer and world-renowned boxing trainer because I received support from a network of individuals, and organizations, that were committed to increasing the odds for at-risk kids. 

In 2023, I launched the Derrick James Family Foundation to give disenfranchised youth and families a fighting chance at a successful future. Our programs are designed to knock out obstacles that limit opportunities in the areas of education, health and wellness, sports, and financial stability. The goals are big. But I believe collectively, we can make a significant impact. 

I would like to invite you to support our mission to help inner-city youth thrive by contributing to the foundation or designating funds to a specific program outlined below. All donations, no matter the amount, will assist in changing lives forever.

* Annual Back to School Drive - Community based outreach providing essential items for hundreds of students and teachers for the new school year. This summer the Derrick James Family Foundation provided over 500 backpacks to students in Dallas with and purchased items for teachers' Amazon wish lists for essential supplies for their classrooms.

* Holiday Giving - Donations to the foundation will be utilized to alleviate the stress and financial burden of low-income families and the elderly by purchasing holiday gifts and essential household necessities. Last year we participated in the Children's Health Adopt-A-Family program. We are going to participate in this program again this year.

* Mental Health Matters: The foundation will work with community partners to provide mental health/wellness resources and events for youth. We have hosted a mental health awareness event for males at O.W. Holmes Middle School in Dallas, Texas. In addition, we have partnered with Children's Health by establishing an endowment for Pediatric Mental Health that will serve youth and families in southern Dallas and surrounding areas. 

*Education - This year we launched our first college scholarship initiative. We selected six local high school senior and awarded each of them with a $5000 scholarship for the next four years as long as they maintain the scholarship requirements. The total combine award of $120, 000 to help support these scholars in their higher education journey.

Thank you in advance for considering supporting the Derrick James Family Foundation. I am excited about all that WE will accomplish by uniting for youth in North Texas! I would love for you to join us and contribute to the Derrick James Family Foundation via North Texas Giving Day to reach our goal of $100,000.  We appreciate the continued support of the work we strive to do in the community.