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Originally Posted by Number 10 GI
You are missing my point. Charities don't create jobs, they create dependence. Plus a donation to a charity is tax deductible, backing an aspiring business person puts your money at risk and no tax deduction.
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Here are a few black athletes that are trying to help underprivileged children achieve a better life:
Tiger Woods Foundation provides money for deserving but impoverished students who want to go to college. It awards dozens of grants to improve under-privileged children’s health. Millions of young people have benefitted from his generosity.
The foundation has doled out over $30 million in grants, scholarships and internships. It also provides specialized education on such courses as graphic design, marine biology, and aerospace engineering so that these students have a meaningful career upon graduation.
Derek Jeter launched the Turn 2 Foundation. Its goal is to “create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and ‘TURN 2’ healthy lifestyles”. Over the last 20 years, the foundation has donated approximately $1 million annually to its cause.
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Lebron James Family Foundation gave $2.5 million and 1,000 new computers to the Boys and Girls Club of America, and James himself gave $2.5 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture. His foundation has raised $40 million for the After-School All-Stars and his I Promise program provides mentors, supplies, support and programs for 1,400 Akron students — much of which comes from James’ own donations.