Athletes for a Better Detroit

In the spirit of giving back, Jalen is a memeber of the Board of Directors for Athletes for a Better Detroit. The organization's mission: To provide for the operation of a recreational and educational complex in the City of Detroit in an effort to combat juvenile delinquency and teen pregnancy; to support training and membership programs for student-athletes in Detroit; and to help create a venue where the citizens of Detroit may participate in educational, recreational, and civic programs, coupled with professional athletes, all directed at improving the City of Detroit.

Other participants pictured include: Derrick Coleman (Philadelphia '76ers), Steve Smith (San Antonio Spurs), Jerome Bettis (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Mayor of Detroit Kwame M. Kilpatrick. (updated)

 
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Philanthropy

phi·lan·thro·py

1: goodwill toward all people; esp: effort to promote human welfare
2: a charitable act or gift; also: an organization that distributes or is supported by donated funds

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Please note that The Jalen Rose Foundation only distributes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; the Foundation does not provide direct support to individuals.

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Donation Info

To donate please write a check payable to The Jalen Rose Foundation and mail to:
The Jalen Rose Foundation
c/o The Giving Back Fund
6033 West Century, Blvd.,
Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90045

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