The foundation's own initiatives, described in its own words — with a plain note wherever it publishes no schedule, no location and no numbers.
The foundation's flagship programme: basketball used as a platform for teaching life skills, character and leadership to underprivileged young people across the United States. The foundation states that Franklin and his team have reached over 20,000 kids through it. That figure is the foundation's own and is not independently verified.
Get in touchTeaches children in grades K–12 about science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the lens of sport, combining hands-on projects, field trips, guest speakers and mentorship. The foundation has also co-presented a Unity ST(E)²AM Showcase with FACTS — Film, Arts, Culture & Tourism Specialist. No current schedule or list of participating schools is published.
Get in touchA financial-literacy programme covering money, budgeting, banking and investing, designed to give young people the knowledge to make sound financial decisions. No dates, locations or curriculum detail are published.
Get in touchFranklin renovated the Edgemont park in 2021 for $42,000 to draw more children back to it. “I was all around the city playing basketball, but that park has a special place in my heart because as a kid I would be there all hours of the night shooting baskets in the dark. It groomed me. And it still does.” The foundation now runs its annual Edgemont Day there.
See the eventsThe foundation's inaugural Edgemont Community Day was dedicated to Helen Lester, then 104 years old and known in the neighbourhood as the “Queen of Edgemont.” Franklin framed the day around bridging past and present and the collective effort it takes to raise children.
Get in touchWorking with AMIRACLE 4 Sure, the foundation visits the lot where many of Harrisburg's homeless residents live to provide meals, resources and encouragement — including a visit by Franklin and several Globetrotters players on one of their few days off tour.
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