Providing support for youth in underserved communities
Athletic. Academic. Mentorship.
Donations to The Watts Foundation are fully tax deductible and
qualify for corporate matching gifts: 501(c)(3) non – profit tax ID#20-1478959.
the challenge
This crisis cannot be ignored!
In 2017 Seattle Public Schools reported alarming findings among its students:
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Only 31% of black students passed their grade’s math test… less than half of the district average of 64%.
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In reading, 35% of black students passed… nearly half of the district average of 68%.
Seattle Public Schools reported in 2017:
Over six times as many suspensions were given to Black Male students than to White Male students in the Seattle Public School District.
Black students are nearly twice as likely to dropout than White students.
OUR RESPONSE
Working to make our community equitable for all
Athletic Opportunities
Academic Support
Mentorship from Members of our Business Community
Because EVERY child deserves an opportunity!
The Watts Foundation supports youth in need through scholarships to cover out-of-school time activities including team and camp participation, mentorships, academic support, college visits, community service, and community building activities….
“The hard work [Donald] puts into the community and on the court rubs off on people… it’s a blessing.”
Support Youth to Succeed On and Off the Court + In and Out of the Classroom
Our programs are designed to be more intensive and holistic and thereby make a more profound and positive impact in the lives of those youth we will be serving.
We are committed to making a positive impact in the community. We understand this to mean supporting youth directly as well as supporting the community in which they live their daily lives.
The Watts Foundation is fully committed to encouraging youth in a manner that expands upon and includes the positive support already existing in their daily lives. Our goal is to fill in the gaps by providing programming that enriches the lives of youth at all times when they may not be otherwise engaged in positive activity and to provide assistance in areas where they may need more guidance.
JOEY FULLER | Participant
“Out of all of the basketball programs that I have been with, I have learned the most from Watts… It taught me a lot of hard work and dedication.”
ALLEN HILDEBRAND | Parent
“Watts teaches my son much more than basketball skills, they teach honor, respect, pride (not only in the game of basketball, but pride in oneself), and what a positive work ethic he instills!”
Invest in a Child’s Future
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Your support is invaluable as we set out on this mission to inspire local youth in need to reach their full potential. We always appreciate your support, financial and otherwise.
You can be a Gamechanger for our youth!
Donations to The Watts Foundation are fully tax deductible and qualify for corporate matching gifts: 501(c)(3) non – profit tax ID#20-1478959.
$5,000
HALL OF FAME
$2,500
ALL PRO
$1,000
ALL STAR
OTHER
ALL AMERICAN