The Owens Family Youth Foundation is dedicated to bridging the educational gap for inner city youth by fusing education and athletics, in an effort to cultivate the minds of at risk youth. We are committed to sharing resources with youth who have the desire to be victorious both on and off the field.
We invite those who share our commitment to join us.
Together we can HUDDLE UP for SUCCESS!
Foundation’s Mission Statement
Founded in 2009 by Atlanta Falcons Cornerback Christopher Owens, the Owens Family Youth Foundation seeks to serve those youth most at risk. We are family unit! Comprised of college educated, civically responsible, culturally concerned, and fun loving individuals. We seek to motivate the pride within, creatively educate, empower the minds of, and develop the potential in, each youth whom we serve through our Foundation. Annually, the Foundation serves 80-100 youth, it is our mission to serve each participant through ongoing educational and community activities designed to help navigate student athletes through high school.
Foundation’s Goals
Promote & Encourage:
· Creativity in Education & Play
· Civic Minded Behavior
· Post High School Education
· Courtesy and Communal Responsibility
Each year the Owens Family Youth Foundation exposes their participants to both an educational component and an on field component. Exposure to vital information on educational requirements for college is their main objective. On Saturday July 7, 2012 the foundation along with the NFL will host a youth football camp at The Football Factory, Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, CA. The event will be held from 12 (Noon) until 3 PM. For more information on the Family Owens Youth Foundation and upcoming events visit www.owensfamilyyouthfoundation.com or email info@owensfamilyyouthfoundation.com.
