Phenomenal Four Cleats & Kicks Combine
June 25-26, 2010

Former University of Memphis and current and retired NFL standouts Reggie Howard, DeAngelo Williams, Mike McKenzie and Marcus Bell will host the 4th Sports & Leadership Camp for young athletes: The Phenomenal Four Cleats & Kicks Combine. The 2010 camp will be run June 25-26 and will be held at the University of Memphis South Campus...

The football campers will have the opportunity to be exposed to a number of athletic and leadership disciplines that assist in the improvement of areas such as passing, receiving, blocking, tackling, running and strength development. Throughout the camp, these same professional and collegiate athletes will also be able to discuss a number of life and character development principles with the youth.

Each participant will be provided food, beverages, fun activities, and a backpack full of souvenirs including a commemorative combine t-shirt. Also, every camper will have the opportunity to walk away with autographed jerseys, footballs, t-shirts, photographs, etc. Each participant is asked to bring a sack of canned foods to registration to benefit the Mid-South food bank.

This sponsorship prospectus highlights some of the ways in which sponsor organizations can benefit from the opportunities available at the 2010 Cleats & Kicks Combine.
A Giant in the Community
November 14, 2009

A young man walked on to the University of Memphis…little did anyone know at the time the impact that he would he have in the lives of others. He then went on and played in the NFL and has made sure to leave a legacy. His work in the community is special. He touches children, parents and others in ways that make everyone affiliated with him proud. Reggie is a young man who is dedicated to reaching the lives of America’s youth to make an impact.

Often times in this section I like to find the words of the person who I am referring to as way to get their message across more clearly. On his website reggiehowardfoundation.com the mission statement grabs attention…”To enhance personal development among youth by encouraging participation in activities that will foster life skills including leadership, self confidence, respect and sportsmanship.” Impressive to say the least!

Here is information on who Reggie Howard is and what his foundation is all about. This is from his website, which we urge you visit and make a donation if you are able.

It’s pretty clear that Reggie Howard is a leader that anyone would be proud to follow…hat’s off to Reggie Howard!
One Economy Gala in Washington D.C.
September 24, 2009

Please join One Economy on Thursday, September 24, 2009 to celebrate nine extraordinary years of bringing technology to low-income people worldwide with our fifth annual gala, oe9: A Debut of Public-Purpose Media, at the NEWSEUM in Washington, DC...
Former NFL Player Helps Kids Win
April 25th, 2009

ATLANTA -- Reggie Howard is using his star power as a former defensive back in the NFL to reach out to young people in Atlanta.

Howard is president of the AAG (Allied Athlete Group) Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower athletes to impact communities through education and social development.

"It's a collection of guys, about 100 athletes, who got together to go out into the community to do some positive things," Howard said while appearing on 11 Alive News Saturday Today.

Next week, Howard and other athletes plan several community outreach efforts as part of the AAG Foundation's Athlete of the Year Charity Weekend...
RH Foundation at the Fed Ex Forum
January 19th, 2009

The Reggie Howard Foundation and AAG Foundation partnered to provide a trip for 50 kids from the Salvation Army to attend this game honoring Julius "Dr. J." Erving with this prestigious award. A majority of the children were at the Salvation Army because their parents were recovering from drug addictions, yet the kids were overwhelmingly excited about meeting Dr. J. Julius also revealed to the children that he learned his basketball skills at the Salvation Army. This is the example that our kids need: "If Dr. J. can make it, so can I".
Senior Ambassador Awards Dinner
Date: 2008

The foundation rewarded its 44 graduating high school seniors (Reggie's Kids Program) with an awards dinner at Flemings Restaurant. Special guests were invited to talk with students up close and personal. These local business people included City Gear's owners Jeff Presely and Mike Longo, First Tennessee Bank executive Sean Norris, and Quarles Kelly and Associate's owner Kay Kelly discussed various topics with the students. Five students were recipients of Senior Ambassador Scholarships, one of which was donated by City Gear's owners, Jeff Presley and Mike Longo. The student scholarship recipients were LaQuita Zeek and Lakeisha Patterson (Booker T. Washington High School), Kelly Martin and Jabari Gardner (Westwood High School) and Kristina Watson (Collierville High School).
AND1 MixTape Tour
June 19-21, 2008

AND1 MixTape Tour selects Reggie Howard Foundation. The AND1 Mixed Tape Tour was held in Memphis at Hamilton High School on Friday, July 18. The foundation was selected as the Memphis recipient of the $2,500 nonprofit donation at the game halftime activity.

Programs

Reggie's Reads Program
This program is designed to motivate children to read more books and in turn improve literacy skills. We have a competition between classes, based on number of books read per month. Then, we reward the winning class a pizza party and tickets to collegiate/professional sporting events each month. At the end of the semester, we provide a huge skate party for overall class winner and shopping spree at City Gear for top two individual readers.

Reggie's Digital Connectors Program
This program harnesses the talent and potential of youth to build cultural bridges between technology and their communities. The program indentifies talented young people, immerses them in technology training, and helps them build their leadership and workplace skills to enter the 21st-century economy. Digital Connectors are motivated by community service, sharing what they have learned with families, friends, and communities.

Reggie's Kids Program
This program is designed to reward students for their personal commitment to achieving a brighter future and community involvement by adhering to the program requirements of:
  1. Maintaining good attendance in school.
  2. Exhibiting good conduct in school.
  3. Making their best academic achievements. Although all students may not achieve an "A" in every subject, as a member of the program, he/she agrees to try the best in each class and shows improvement, then all expectations are met.
  4. Performing 10 hours of community service during each 6 weeks report card period. Students are encouraged to work as teams to improve their community.
Currently, there are 143 youth form various areas of the city and county enrolled in the Reggie's Kids Program. Between November 2007 and May 2008, youth in the program had performed over 900 hours of volunteer work with organizations in Shelby county area. The youth were rewarded with concert tickets, University of Memphis tickets, dinners, and tickets to other events. Five of the 44 graduating high school seniors in the program were rewarded with $1000 scholarships in 2008 ceremony.

The Black Pilots Assoc.
June 6, 2008

Foundation supports the Black Pilots Assoc. and the Bessie Coleman Foundation, INC. The Black Pilots Assoc. held a meet and greet at the Towers in Memphis. Attending the evening event was Dr. Linkwood Williams (one of the original Tuskegee Airmen), the Memphis Black Hawks, the National Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees, the Bessie Coleman Foundation, INC, the Women in Aviation, and the Reggie Howard Foundation. The event was organized by Rory Mitchner, who is a Northwest Airlines pilot and OBAP (Organization of Black Airline Pilots Information Officer.

Phenomenal Four Camp
Date: June 20-21, 2008

Former University of Memphis and current NFL standouts Reggie Howard, DeAngelo Williams of the Carolina Panthers, along with Mike Mckenzie, Marcus Bell and DeHae Townsend will host the 3rd Annual Professional and Sports Leadership Camp for middle and high school athletes. The 2008 camp was held at the University of Memphis South Campus. The camp will run from June 20-21, 2008. Over 600 kids attended last year’s event.

The football campers will have the opportunity to be exposed to a number of athletic and leadership disciplines that assist in the improvement of areas such as passing, receiving, blocking, tackling, running and strength development. Along with these, they will partner with a number of NFL and collegiate athletes to discuss a number of life and character development principles with them as well.

The camp will include food, beverages, a t-shirt and souvenirs. Also, every camper will have the opportunity to walk away with an autographed jerseys, footballs, t-shirts, photographs, etc.

For more information contact:
Keisha Kenan 901-270-4964

  • Camp Application

    Black Business Expo
    April 28, 2008

    On April 28, 2008, the foundation participated in the Black Business Expo held at the Cook Convention Center. Over 100 black businesses showcased their products available in the city. This event provided adults and youth with valuable information and exhibits of the entrepreneurial efforts exhibited by various people in the black community.

    Caregivers Resource Day
    April 24, 2008

    The foundation was highlighted as a presenter of information at the Caregivers Resource Day held at the Benjamin L. Hooks, Jr. Central Library. Caregivers are dedicated family members that have taken on the responsibility of another relative’s children. The Caregivers provide a home and guidance for the children due to the inability of the parent to do so or due to a death in the family. The foundation was able to provide information regarding the activities and programs available for the youth.

    Jookin 6 Weeks Reward
    March 29, 2008 and April 5, 2008

    the foundation rewarded the Reggie’s Kids youth and their parents with Jooking classes to celebrate their continued completion of the program requirements to:
    • Maintain good attendance in school
    • Exhibit good conduct in school
    • Make their best academic achievements. Although all students may not achieve an “A” in every subject, as a member of the youth foundation, he or she must try their best in each class. If the best effort is given, then all expectations are met.
    • Each student must perform 10 (ten) hours of community service during each six week report card period. The volunteer work must be with an agency or group that has been approved by the Reggie Howard Foundation. Students are encouraged to work as teams to improve their community.

    Laquita Zeek – outstanding example

    One of the youth in the Reggie’s Kids Youth Program was honored by the foundation for her exceptional efforts to exhibit the principles of the foundation. Laquita, who is a graduating senior 2008 at Booker T. Washington High School, was a member of the Student Council, the Young Ladies and Young Men Social Responsibility Club, the Drama Club, AJROTC Black Hawk Battalion (serving as Battalion Commander), Young Sophisticated Women’s Club, Young People Creating Opportunities, Gold Card and Choices or Chance (President), and the Washington Yearbook and Newspaper Staff (editor). She also completed her high school requirements early and is taking classes at the University of Memphis while waiting for graduation ceremonies at her high school.
    Senior Ambassador Awards Dinner
    May 1, 2008

    The foundation rewarded its 44 graduating high school seniors with an awards dinner at Flemings Restaurant. Special guests were invited to talk with the students up close and personal. These local celebrities such as City Gear’s owners Jeff Presley and Mike Longo, First Tennessee Bank executive Sean Norris, and Kelly Personnel Services owner Kaye Kelly discussed various topics with the students. Five students were recipients of Senior Ambassador Scholarships, one of which was donated by City Gear’s owners, Jeff Presley and Mike Longo. The student scholarship recipients were LaQuita Zeek and Lakeisha Patterson (Booker T. Washington High School), Kelly Martin and Jabari Gardner (Westwood High School) and Kristina Watson (Collierville High School).
    Westwood High Neighborhood Cleanup
    April 30, 2008

    Reggie’s Kids Youth Program graduating seniors at Westwood High School and their senior classmates decided to dedicate a day for their community cleanup. Senior, Ashley Basquez provided her classmates with information about her involvement with the Reggie’s Kids program and how she felt the foundation’s concern an interest in her success was motivating. Westwood teacher, Phyllis Cleaves and the students picked up trash and waste in the neighborhood surrounding their school.
    Fall Fest 2007
    September 28th, 2007

    The foundation held a charitable concert at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on September 28th, 2007. The R&B artists that performed were Ne-yo and Monica. The foundation gave free tickets to students that were high acheivers academically along with good attendance. All proceeds went to Memphis City Schools.