Athletes for Hope

Afh university:afh created the afh university program in 2013, bringing our unique causeway education and empowermentprogram to colleges and universities across the country. The afh u programs helps college Athletes explore themes such as leadership, life skill development, their role in the community, and how to discover their philantropic passions through a series of facilitated workshops. The afh staff then works closely with each team to provide opportunities to engage in meaningful, impactful community service with underserved schools and community organizations that align with the teams passions.

Whole being athlete: given the well-documented need for increased mental health resources and advocacy, and the growing demand from Athletes who want to engage in this space, afh launched the whole being athlete program (wbap) in 2021. Wbap empowers Athletes of all levels to share their stories in an effort to raise awareness, access and acceptance of mental health resources. The core pillars of the program focus upon health education and resources, storytelling, convening, and advocacy.

Afh champs:this program was created to address the critical issue of childhood obesity by connecting our powerful network of college, professional, olympic and paralympic Athletes to schools, after-school programs, and running clubs to empower them to become more physically active. Inspired by our iconic founder muhammad ali, we designed c.h.a.m.p.s leadership curriculum for Athletes, coaches, and teachers interested in sport-based character development and learning. Rooted in research and 21st century skill-building, our six core pillars are designed to promote social and emotional intelligence while inspiring youth to lead in sport, in the classroom and in their communities.

Athletes for Arizona: delivered physical activity programming, education on healthy living, mental health education, and increased sports participation in elementary and middle schools across Arizona.

Hospital heroes: brings professional, olympic, paralympic, and college Athletes to childrens hospitals across the u.s. to bring patients joy through fun, interactive visits.

Covid 19: in partnership with hhs, Athletes for Hope and its network of Athletes share education and raise awareness around covid-19 vaccinations.

9/11 day of service:through a partnership with the arc us, afh hosted a series of volunteer events in the lead up to 9/11 that spread the spirit of unity, service and shared humanity by having people with and without disabilities volunteering alongside each other for a greater cause. Each volunteer event promoted emergency preparedness awareness and offered tangible assistance to those affected.