Who We Are
The directors of the YG Foundation are all graduates of Lexington High School, Class
of 1994. We are lifelong friends, bonded through athletics. The support we received
during our youth in Lexington, MA and the spirit of encouragement and possibility
that embraced us helped to build a rock-solid foundation for each of us in our adult
lives. We went our separate ways and miraculously we have emerged from college and
our 20’s with various achievements under our belts, and a strong interest in helping
those who need a little boost. As our old high school basketball coach used to say,
“Yo…you catch a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. You teach a man to fish, he’ll
eat for a lifetime.” With that mantra, we have established the YG Foundation. The
organization is registered as a non-profit 501 (3) c with the IRS. All contributions
made to the YG Foundation are tax-deductible and can often be matched by employers.
What We Are Doing
For us, the logical way to jumpstart fundraising efforts for the YG Foundation is
to host a number of events surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. Our traditional
pre-Turkey party and post-Turkey football game (The Turkey Bowl) will be the first
annual YG Foundation fundraisers. The funds raised during these events will be distributed
evenly among three worthy and well-researched causes, to help kids in the Boston
area. Click here to see descriptions of our partner organizations.
Mission Statement:
"The YG Foundation is an organization committed to providing underprivileged
youth with positive direction based on our belief in: Community, Friendship and
Athletics. The principle objective of the YG Foundation is to support local organizations
that reflect these core beliefs, and to design funding initiatives that strive to
offer kids the skills needed for a successful future."
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