activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 11
- Awarding scholarships and grants Targeted Educational ScholarshipsThe organization offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to high school students and awards grants to educators.
- Community Support and OutreachProvides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
- Educational Scholarships and Grants Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers $1000 scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students and awards grants to educators.
- Educational Support Habilitation & Life Skills TrainingConnects families with tutors to assist children with learning.
- Educational Support and Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards teacher grants to educators and offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students. The organization also connects families with tutors for learning assistance.
- Holiday Assistance Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionProvides donations, gifts, and food to deserving families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, including quarterly care packages.
- Holiday Assistance Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionProvides donations, gifts, food, and care packages to deserving families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, including gift cards for necessities like jackets and shoes.
- Operating football academies Youth Sports Coach Training & DevelopmentThe organization hosts football academies, such as the FCU DB Academy and FCU WR Academy, which include speaker panels and opportunities for athletes to participate.
- Providing direct support to individuals and familiesThe organization connects families with tutors for learning assistance and provides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
- Providing holiday assistance to families Holiday Food and Gift DistributionThe organization provides donations, gift baskets, gifts, and food to deserving families to cover Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, along with quarterly care packages.
- Youth Football Academies Youth Sports Coach Training & DevelopmentHosts football academies, such as the FCU DB Academy and FCU WR Academy, for high school athletes, including invite-only participants and those who pay for limited spots. These academies have included NFL panels and speaker panels.
capacity building · 3
- Fundraising EventsOrganizes fundraising events, such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic, to support its programs.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts fundraising events such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic to support its programs.
- Merchandise Sales for Program Support Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesOperates an online merchandise store through Bonfire to generate financial support for youth programs.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Community Strengthening through Early Leadership NurturingThe organization focuses on strengthening communities by identifying and nurturing future leaders from an early age, believing that early intervention and development are key to long-term community resilience and growth.
- Community Strengthening through Youth Leadership NurturingThe organization focuses on strengthening the community by nurturing future leaders from an early age, providing them with tools and resources to succeed and thrive through engagement in sports, education, and community activities.
- Donor Recognition for Sustained Giving donor_recognitionThe organization employs donor recognition strategies to foster sustained giving, which in turn supports the fulfillment of its mission by ensuring ongoing financial resources.
- Empowering Youth through Sports, Education, and Community EngagementThe organization aims to equip youth with the necessary tools and resources to achieve success and thrive by integrating support through sports, educational initiatives, and active community engagement.
- Funding Creative Opportunities Amidst Resource Gaps resource_gap_fundingThe organization provides financial support to teachers to enable them to create and implement creative opportunities for students, addressing limitations imposed by scarce resources and increasing challenges in educational settings.
- Holiday Sponsorship and Care Package Distribution holiday_sponsorshipThe organization spreads holiday cheer and provides support to deserving families by offering donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, as well as quarterly care packages.
- Holistic Development through Elite Coaching and Mentorship skill_development_and_mentorshipThe organization offers invite-only academies that provide high school student-athletes with intensive, position-specific technique development, enhanced football IQ, and crucial life skills through elite coaching and mentorship, aiming for comprehensive personal and athletic growth.
- Holistic Development through Sports, Education, and Mentorship skill_development_and_mentorshipThe organization provides specialized academies for student-athletes, focusing on position-specific technique, football IQ, and life skills development through elite coaching and mentorship, aiming to empower them for success on and off the field.
- Inclusive Arts Education for Marginalized Students inclusive_arts_educationThe organization supports inclusive arts education programs specifically designed to prioritize historically marginalized students, fostering a sense of belonging and providing equitable access to creative opportunities.
- Inclusive Arts Education for Marginalized Students inclusive_arts_educationThe organization supports inclusive arts education programs, specifically prioritizing historically marginalized students, to foster a sense of belonging and provide equitable access to creative opportunities.
- Inclusive Arts Education for Marginalized Students inclusive_arts_educationThe organization supports inclusive arts education programs specifically designed to prioritize historically marginalized students, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and provide equitable access to creative opportunities.
- Leveraging Board Expertise for Community ImpactThe organization leverages the diverse professional backgrounds and experiences of its board members, who are former athletes with expertise in various fields, to maximize its potential and contribute effectively to the communities it serves.
- Leveraging Board Expertise for Community ImpactThe organization utilizes the diverse professional backgrounds of its board members, who are former athletes with expertise in various fields, to maximize its potential and contribute effectively to communities.
- Leveraging Board Expertise for Community ImpactThe organization utilizes the diverse professional backgrounds of its board members, who are former athletes with expertise in various fields, to maximize its potential and contribute effectively to communities by giving back.
- Merchandise Sales for Program Funding merchandise_fundraisingThe organization utilizes merchandise sales as a direct funding mechanism to support its youth programs, linking consumer purchases to direct programmatic impact.
- Resource Gap Funding for Creative Education resource_gap_fundingThe organization provides financial support to teachers, enabling them to create innovative and creative opportunities for students, particularly in environments with limited resources and increasing challenges.
- Resource Gap Funding for Creative Education resource_gap_fundingThe organization provides funding directly to teachers to enable them to create innovative and creative opportunities for students, addressing resource limitations and challenges within the educational system.
- Skill Development and Mentorship through Specialized Academies skill_development_and_mentorshipThe organization offers invite-only, intensive academies for student-athletes, providing elite coaching and mentorship to develop position-specific techniques, enhance football IQ, and cultivate essential life skills.
- Spreading Holiday Joy through Donations and Care Packages holiday_sponsorshipThe organization spreads holiday joy by providing donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, and by distributing quarterly care packages to deserving families, aiming to support and uplift them during festive seasons and throughout the year.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
FCU Holiday Family Sponsorship
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas donations, including food baskets and gifts, to low-income families in California, Nevada, and Washington, with continued quarterly care packages into the new year
First Chance U Scholarship
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors in San Diego County, CA, graduating in 2026, with a focus on resilience, motivation, and overcoming challenges
Football Camp at Helix High School
Hosts youth football camps that build athletic skills, self-confidence, and community connections for students, particularly in underserved areas
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Apple Partner — Stephan Daniels works as a Product Quality Manager at Apple.
- Bonfire Partner — Platform partner for operating the official merchandise store.
- Boys and Girls Club Partner — Doug Trawick has worked with the Boys and Girls Club.
- Hamilton High School Partner — Teacher recipient affiliated with the school in Chandler, AZ
- Helix Charter High School Partner — Hosts Day 3 of the DB Academy.
- Idealist Partner — Utilizes Idealist to list volunteer opportunities.
- Jamar Taylor Partner — Leads the FCU DB Academy.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Latriece Youngblood works as a Hospice Aide at Kaiser Permanente and brings medical insight to the foundation.
- Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club Partner — Ms. Denise from the club connected a family with First Chance U for Christmas adoption.
- Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Partner — Teacher recipient affiliated with the school in Seattle, WA
- SDCC Partner — Reaches out to SDCC to connect with potential volunteers.
- SDSU Partner — Reaches out to SDSU to connect with potential volunteers.
- San Jose State University Partner — Therren Wilburn serves as an athletic academic coach at his alma mater, San Jose State.
- Tim Patrick Partner — Leads the FCU WR Academy.
- UCSD Partner — Reaches out to UCSD to connect with potential volunteers.
- USD Partner — Reaches out to USD to connect with potential volunteers.
- VolunteerMatch Partner — Utilizes VolunteerMatch to list volunteer opportunities.
- YMCA Partner — Doug Trawick has worked with the YMCA and is currently the Operations Executive Director at San Luis County YMCA.