Program areas at The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
Youth support and summer camp programs: since 2004, The mwyf provides grants to organizations that run camps such as "camp northbound", a one-week recreational summer camp in bridgestone, me. The camp serves 150 Youth each year from boston, and also engages alumni campers, hiring them as junior counselors for The week. The mwyf also provides grants to moving mountains, an organization that uses art education to empower young people to make wise choices and overcome adversity. The mwyf also hosts an annual holiday party and gift giveaway for more than 250 underserved Youth.
School support and after-school programs-the mwyf is committed to giving young people equal access to education, including but not limited to, grants which support after school and and summer educational programs. The mwyf supports various boys & girls clubs including dorchester, ma, and greater milwaukee, wi. The Foundation also supports The fiver Foundation and opportunity network which provide private schooling and educational opportunities to low-income families.
Health/medical/substance abuse/advocacy: The mwyf supports families, women, children, and teens battling life threatening diseases and medical issues including cancer, homicide, substance abuse, and more. The mwyf supports The gavin Foundation in boston, mass. Which provides support for those struggling with substance use disorder and their families, along with educational programming and Youth substance use prevention initiatives. In addition, mwyf supports various organizations which offer meal assistance, clothing and support to The homeless and inner city communities.