Wes Welker Foundation

The primary program focus is to provide grants for equipment and uniforms to Oklahoma city area schools and nonprofits for athletic programs. The grants committee reviews all requests and conducts site visits to various applicants in order to complete its due diligence. Grants are awarded twice a year in accordance with the fall and spring grant cycles, as approved by the board of directors.

The Foundation held a cheer preview for local high school cheer teams with high percentages of underserved youth. The one-day event was organized by a committee of community volunteers and board members. Twelve area high school teams, chosen by the committee on the basis of the school's student bodies and percentage of underserved youth, participated. Teams were given the opportunity to perform their game day routines prior to competition. Dinner and a reusable water bottle was provided to each participant. Approximately 175-225 cheer team members and coaches attended along with 40 volunteers, which included area college cheerleaders.

The Foundation held a one day football camp for 12 area high school football teams. The event was organized by a committee of community volunteers and board members and is provided at no cost to the participating schools. The schools, whose student bodies are comprised of a larger percentage of underserved youth, were determined and invited by the committee. Participants received dri-fit jerseys and meals. There were approximately 300-350 players and coaches and 20-30 volunteers.