The Udonis Haslem Foundation

Supporting
Underserved Communities

Hope. Access. Opportunity.

Today's youth will be the leaders of tomorrow.

UD Kids

Our story began here and is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the same opportunities to be healthy, happy, and educated, regardless of their circumstances.

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Together we can make a difference

Why We Care

Because too many children and families are still barely getting by. Poor children of color are caught up in a vicious cycle of disproportionate contact with the juvenile justice system...

Small Business Grant Initiative

By focusing on the specific needs of small businesses, organizations, and the individuals that make up our underserved communities, we've learned to serve our population through targeted programming, designed to break generational poverty.

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Our Vision

To impact the world by addressing the socio-economic and mental health issues that plague the inner cities by partnering with programs and organizations to provide increased access to services and opportunities to improve lives.

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$65,000

$125,000

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Community Accessibility Learn More >

Donations:

$15,025

$60,000

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Volunteers help us to fulfill our mission of giving hope to children and families in underserved communities. Please click this link to join our dedicated core of volunteers who are already changing lives!

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The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
- Coretta Scott King

Did you know that kindness can be contagious? That one small act of kindness can have a ripple-effect and impact the world? In our own small way, we all have the power within us to change the world by simply showing compassion to another human being. There are many ways to help. Learn more

Our mission

To give hope to children and families in underserved communities by facilitating exposure to opportunities and access to care and resources.

Our vision

To impact the world by addressing the socio-economic and mental health issues that plague the inner cities by partnering with programs and organizations to provide increased access to services and opportunities to improve lives.

Udonis Haslem CoFounder of the Udonis Haslem Foundation

UD KIDS
Our story began here and is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the same opportunities to be healthy, happy, and educated, regardless of their circumstances.
COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY
By focusing on the specific needs of people in underserved communities, we can serve them best through targeted programming, designed to break generational poverty through access to greater opportunities.
MENTAL HEALTH
We are driven to address the mental health crisis that exists in poor and underserved communities because we understand just how much more serious the stakes are due to lack of services, access to care, and the countless persons who have been caught up in the hamster wheel of the criminal justice system instead of receiving proper treatment and services.

What can you do to help?

There's a lot of things we need you for.

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Please support our efforts to make a greater impact in the lives of children and families in underserved communities .

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Take action

We encourage everyone to take action in your own communities by identifying those in need and helping in whichever way that you can.

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Thanks to our partners, we can reach so many more people and offer so much more accessibility. Let us know how we can work together!

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Success!

An Umbrella of Hope Conference: Opportunities to Prosper, Grow and Heal

CIGNA, The Udonis Haslem Foundation, Miami Dade College and One Umbrella Case Management and Employment Services partnered to present, "An Umbrella of Hope Conference: Opportunities to Prosper, Grow and Heal" on January 23 & 24, 2023 at Miami Dade College.

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2022 Annual Holiday Shopping Spree

On December 23rd, 2022 we took 100 kids including students from Lorah Park Elementary, Bren Wright Leadership Academy, Julia's Kids and Lighthouse for the blind to Walmart for a Holiday shopping spree.

2 More Great Success Stories!

We are out here taking action and getting involved on every level! UD cares deeply about the needs of his community and he isn’t afraid to join in the efforts to do whatever it takes to raise awareness, raise funds, and make a difference in the lives of underserved children and families in South Florida.

Click here for 2 more great stories of our involvement in the community as we work towards the goal of bringing hope, access, and opportunity to everyone we serve.

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