Olympic Gold Medalist and professional athlete Dawn M. Staley created the Dawn Staley Foundation in the fall of 1996. Staley, a Philadelphia native who grew up in north central Philadelphia, felt compelled to give something back to the community that enabled her to achieve success both on the basketball court and in life. The foundation's mission is to create a future of hope for at-risk youth by providing opportunities that help them realize their dreams and become productive and responsible citizens. The creation and support of educational and sports programs which challenge minds, build character, and help youth to develop to their fullest potential academically, socially and physically are the essence of the foundation. To achieve its mission, the foundation supports a variety of programs including an After School Program, Summer Basketball League and mentoring programs for girls, the Annual DSF Black Tie and Sneaker Gala, as well as “Day in the Park,” an annual daylong community celebration in North Philadelphia.

Description:
The goals of the Dawn Staley Foundation are:

1. To provide a safe environment for children residing in North Philadelphia so that they can enjoy spending quality time with their friends and family members.
2. To provide positive programs for middle school girls in low-income communities in North Philadelphia, which emphasize the importance of education and encourage higher education.
3. To use sports as a vehicle for developing leadership skills, discipline, self-esteem and teamwork.
   
   

1. To provide positive programs for middle school girls in low-income communities in North Philadelphia, which emphasize the importance of education and encourage higher education.
   
   
2. To provide academic support with homework in an effort to promote academic success. Special emphasis is placed on Reading, Math, Computer Literacy and Science.
   
   
3. To expose the participants to a variety of cultural, historical and social settings that are not readily accessible to youth residing in North Philadelphia.
   
   
4. To use sports as a vehicle for developing leadership skills, discipline, self-esteem and teamwork.
   
   
5. To provide a safe environment for children residing in North Philadelphia so that they can enjoy spending quality time with their friends and family members.



Contact people:


Angelia Nelson, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Rhonda Ottley, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (215) 457-1817

Address:


5230 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19141 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.dawnstaley5.com

Directions:

We are located on Broad Street between Duncannon & Fisher Avenues. We are three blocks north of Broad & Olney. For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No

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