Preparing the leaders of tomorrow: Become a Volunteer

EMPOWERING

Future
Leaders

through sports, education,
and community

16
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
3,000+
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
100+
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS
60,000+
LIVES IMPACTED

Our Mission

We are dedicated to addressing and meeting the needs of under-served inner city youth by developing their leadership skills in the concentrated areas of sports, education, and community service. We promise to emphasize the importance of leadership through education and teamwork by providing programs that instill discipline, confidence, and high self-esteem.

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Upcoming
Events

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Featured Event

Tuesday, June 17
Registration begins a 7:30am. Free range balls from 7:30 - 8:45am with Shotgun starting at 9:00am.

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Healthy Twist Cooking Event

April 5, 2025
9:00am - 1:00pm
Horatio Williams Foundation

Join us as Chef K teaches us about healthy cooking, and get ready to taste some delicious food

Coaches Forum Basketball Edition

April 14, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
MGM Grand Detroit

Join us for an evening with four great college basketball coaches, discussing basketball and leadership.

Basketball Team Camp

June 16, 2025
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
University of Detroit Mercy

Annual Golf Outing

June 17, 2025
7:30 am
Lakes of Taylor Golf Course

Join us for our Annual golf outing. Registration starts at 7:30 am. the LPGA's Kendall Graves will be providing free golf lessons!

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Ways to Help

Support our Programs

We help our community youth by providing programs like sewing classes, yoga, chess, basketball, robotics, and many more. Your dollars help us keep these programs going.

Volunteering

Our kids need caring, empathetic people who can help mentor, encourage, and teach them. By giving your time, you are helping shape the future leaders of our communities.

Fundraising

We hold annual events that are only successful when the community participates. These events raise money for all our youth programs throughout the year.

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Making an impact in our community

New Yoga Class for Young Women

The new Saturday yoga class helps young women promote good health, habits, and boosts self-worth.

UniverSoul Circus Night of Fun

The Horatio Williams Foundation's event at the UniverSoul Circus attracted 2000 residents, providing a free night of fun and excitement for kids and adults alike!

Help Us Build Better Community by Creating Better Leaders

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Community Voices

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