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JAMAR TAYLORS FIRST CHANCE U FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 852505499 · $22K rev · operational · www.firstchanceufoundation.org
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Jamar Taylor's First Chance U Foundation supports student-athletes and underserved families through scholarships, holiday sponsorships, and community programs. The organization provides financial assistance, care packages, and educational support to youth and families in need across California, Nevada, and Washington. Founded by former NFL player Jamar Taylor and Therren Wilburn, the foundation leverages the expertise of a diverse team to empower communities through sports, education, and direct aid.

activities · 14

what they do

direct service · 11
  • Awarding scholarships and grants Targeted Educational Scholarships
    The organization offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to high school students and awards grants to educators.
  • Community Support and Outreach
    Provides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
  • Educational Scholarships and Grants Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students and awards grants to educators.
  • Connects families with tutors to assist children with learning.
  • Educational Support and Scholarships Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Awards 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 Distribution
    Provides 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 Distribution
    Provides 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 & Development
    The 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 families
    The 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 Distribution
    The organization provides donations, gift baskets, gifts, and food to deserving families to cover Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, along with quarterly care packages.
  • Hosts 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 Events
    Organizes fundraising events, such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic, to support its programs.
  • Hosts fundraising events such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic to support its programs.
  • Merchandise Sales for Program Support Branded Apparel and Merchandise Sales
    Operates an online merchandise store through Bonfire to generate financial support for youth programs.
strategies · 19

how they think

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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.