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The Beginning
Founder, Retired NFL player Rodney Smith was a child with a dream to be a professional athlete. Through the power of a strong adult mentor, Rod was inspired to succeed. He worked hard to attend The University of Nebraska where he played football and focused on academics. His successful football experience playing for the Cornhuskers led to the opportunity to play professional football. -
Expansion
In 2002, Future for KIDS expanded to include direct service programs during the after school hours. The program model included placing mentors with at-risk youth keeping kids safe, off the streets and engaged in positive activities. Link text -
Discover Your Future
Through the dedication of Staff and Volunteers, Discover Your Future was officially launched in 2006. The program structure has evolved into a strong and important community service program that serves youth through powerful enrichment programs and sports & fitness camps throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Our youth are educated, inspired and motivated to be healthy and fit. -
Celebrating 25 Years
Future For KIDS celebrated their 25th Anniversary on Saturday, November 5th, with hundreds of past and present mentors, volunteers, board members, and leaders. Link text -
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Winter Games
The field day challenge welcomed over 200 youth from the community.Each participant received a t-shirt and healthy breakfast upon arrival.Spirit, the Fiesta Bowl Mascot, greeted youth as they walked onto the field for the opening presentation featuring the BeKIND People Project.
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ASU Summer Camp
ASU Summer Youth Sports & Fitness Camp serves as an encouragement for the youth to continue to move despite it being summer. They go through a lot of games and activities to keep them movie.
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ACE Training
ACE training is for mentors before program beggins. Its goasl is to help them understand the kind of kids that can walk through the programs doors. It is vital part seeing as it puts the mentors in a sort of reality check. -
Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn is an opportunity for future for kids' mentors to show self improvement. It gives them a chance to meet professional in a similar line of work. Link text -
16th Annual Golf Classic
Golfers will enjoy pre-tournament drinks in addition to beverages on the course topped with snacks and tastings. It is held as a fundraiser and a mentor celebration.
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