The Jonathan Bender Foundation will target youth in Southern Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast areas. Boys and Girls ages 6 to 17 will be referred to The Jonathan Bender Foundation Program from local Boys and Girl Clubs, City and Public Housing Programs, recreation programs, youth counselors, teachers and parents.

We conduct training and educational programs designed to improve children’s academic skills. Literacy is clearly a high priority. It is paramount to ones success as a student and eventually as a productive citizen. We offer health-related screenings and educational sessions to promote and encourage children’s healthy lifestyles. We empower children by teaching and promoting good decision-making and problem-solving skills. We teach children the importance of team work, sportsmanship, and other life-lessons through participation in a variety of sports related activities.