Trae Young
Philanthropy
The Trae Young Family Foundation
The Trae Young Family Foundation was formed with the goal of continuing education for mental health problems, particularly cyber and social media bullying. Children and adults on a daily basis deal with depression, anxiety, ptsd among other issues that are cause by cyber and social media bullying. With continued education and research, The Trae Young Family Foundation will inspire and help make a positive impact to children and adults from all walks of life who suffer from mental health problems.
An Oklahoma Native and current NBA star guard for the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young founded the Trae Young Basketball Academy at the beginning of 2019. Trae Young Basketball Academy provides young athletes in his home state of Oklahoma the opportunity to develop and enhance their basketball skill set. The Academy teaches young athletes how to become great on the court while building character. This helps the athletes know how to not only succeed on the court, but allows them to build character, in turn, helping them succeed in life as well.
RIP Medical Debt empowers donors to forgive billions in oppressive medical debt. We are dedicated to removing the burden of medical debt for individuals and families and veterans across America.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta ignites the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Through 20+ Clubs in 11 metro counties, our trained and professional staff serve nearly 2,800 kids and teens daily.
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives.