Program areas at Imagine for Youth Foundation
Softball event:the organization held a charity softball tournament that had players from the buffalo bills playing an exhibition game against each other. The game was held at sahlen field, home of the minor league baseball team buffalo bisons. All money raised from the event was donated to Imagine after any expenses were paid.
A teacher's wish:the organization fulfills teachers' amazon wishlists. We have teachers submit their names and then we randomly select from those teachers who will have their amazon teacher wishlist cleared up to $250.
Micah hyde football camp:the micah hyde football camp is a free football camp offered to 500 kids, grades 3-6. Each kid receives a pair of nike shorts, a camp shirt, a nike bag, water bottle, ice pack, lunch, breakfast/snack, and an autographed picture signed by micah hyde. This camp enables kids to explore their talents while being coached by 5-6 nfl athletes, including micah hyde. While fun is the focus, the campers are able to work on technique and truly understand the importance of hard work, determination, and staying active/healthy.
Kicks for kids event:a title i school is chosen by the Imagine team, and each student enrolled in the school chosen is rewarded with a brand-new pair of nikes in addition to school supplies.
Backpack drive:the organization gives out backpacks full of school supplies. The organization receives donations from local businesses as well as places donation bins for individuals to donate supplies so that Imagine can pass out filled backpacks to children prior to school starting.
Other initiatives to build community support and student development.