Is your organization a 501c3?
Yes. It’s a public charity, a non-profit organization.
What is the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation’s mission?
The mission is to provide inner-city children with an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of different sporting disciplines. In addition, the organization will focus on building leadership skills, promoting academic excellence, and community development and service.
Why should I donate to the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation?
Your donation would allow children an opportunity to develop their academic and athletic skills in an after-school program at no cost. Developing student-athletes would pave the way for scholarship opportunities and potentially professional athletes.
Where does the money go when I donate to the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation?
All money goes toward providing equipment, attire, stipend for teachers and coaches, and operation & development of the foundation. The Executive, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board are voluntary bases and are not paid positions.
Who runs the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation?
Dr. Wentia Ford, Founder & President, in addition to the Executive Board members Vice-President, Mr. Nathaniel McKinney, Secretary, Ms. D’Ondre Miller, and Treasurer, Dr. Esther Akindayomi.+
How can I partner with the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation?
Contact us at info@wentyfordsportsfoundation.com or 956-780-6100.
How can I get involved in the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation mission?
You can donate on our website’s “Donation” page or Contact us at info@wentyfordsportsfoundation.com or 956-780-6100.
How can I donate to the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation?
You can donate on our website’s “Donation” page or Contact us at info@wentyfordsportsfoundation.com or 956-780-6100.
Can I donate if I live outside of the United States?
Yes. You can donate on the website’s “Donation” page, or if you reside in the Bahamas, you can donate locally at Commonwealth Bank.
Can I donate if I live outside of the United States?
Yes, click here to donate. All donations go toward the program development of student-athlete attire, stipend for teachers and coaches, and operation & development of the foundation. The Executive, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board are voluntary bases and are not paid positions.
Who do I contact if I have questions or issues with my donation?
wford@wentyfordsportsfoundation.com, info@wentyfordsportsfoundation.com or 956-780-6100.
How do I register
Register on the website.
How can I become a volunteer coach?
Register on the website.
How can I become a volunteer teacher?
If I reside outside, how can I donate equipment?
What is the 50/50 Initiative?
It’s to honor the 50th anniversary of the late Wenty Ford as the first Bahamian to pitch in the Major League. The goal is to sponsor at least 50 kids in an afterschool program at no cost, where they will have academic tutoring and learn the fundamentals of a sporting discipline.
How do I register my child/children for the Academic School Program?
Complete Registration online.