Educating athletes on their potential to make a positive impact on the world, connecting them with the causes they care about & inspiring others to do the same.
athletes educated about smart philanthropy through AFH Workshops
children positively impacted by AFH programming on a monthly basis
non-profits from all over the world impacted by AFH Athletes
AFH Athlete-led volunteer and advocacy activations in communities around the world
Each are committed to continuing the legacy of AFH’s Founding Athletes and inspiring the next generation of sports leaders through their commitment to making the world a better place. Learn more about each ALC member by clicking their photo below.
Since 2006, AFH has educated more than 12,000 professional, Olympic, Paralympic and collegiate athletes through our Causeway workshop series and helped athletes volunteer with hundreds of underserved schools and impactful community organizations.
While we still connect athletes to any cause they care about through their Causeway journey, over the years we learned that there were certain spaces that athletes wanted to create positive change in. Thus, our core programs were born.
CHAMPS connects professional, Olympic, Paralympic, and collegiate athletes to underserved classrooms to help students learn mental health and character-building skills while staying active.
The Whole Being Athlete program unites and empowers athletes of all levels and backgrounds to work together and reduce the stigma of mental health in and out of sports.
Hospital Heroes connects professional, Olympic, Paralympic, and collegiate athletes to children in hospitals around the United States and Canada.
AFH University helps college athletes explore themes such as leadership, life skill development, advocacy, their role in the community, and how to discover their philanthropic passions.
Educational sessions and service opportunities designed to empower high school athletes to have a deeper understanding of sports philanthropy.
Apr 2025
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Apr 04, 2025
AFH’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Dr. Mena Mirhom, sat down with FOX5 DC to discuss athlete mental health during March Madness.
Mar 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
On March 8th, Athletes for Hope had the incredible opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day in a truly unforgettable way—by bringing CHAMPS participants, teachers, and families from Greensboro, NC, to…
Jan 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
AFH Baton Rouge MLK Day of Service 2025 facilitated service sites across the city from Friday, January 17th to Monday, January 20th. LSU and Southern University teams united to strengthen and uplift…
In a few small but tangible ways, Athletes for Hope appears to be changing the culture of sports philanthropy.
Bruce Schoenfeld
SportsBusiness Journal
Of all the meetings we’ve had in spring training, that was the best one in 30 years.
Ozzie Guillen
former Chicago White Sox Manager
Athletes for Hope has taught me that there are many ways in which I can use my platform as an athlete to positively impact my community.
Kennedy Jones
Howard University Women's Soccer
I am just so grateful for Athletes for Hope and all the opportunities that they have given me to make an impact, to empower my community, and to allow me to use my platform in order to find opportunities to give back and spend time with others in the community.
Beverly Yanez
Racing Louisville FC
I’ve been working with Athletes for Hope for [many years] now and I can’t say enough about how great they have been to me. They’ve put me in touch with several charities, and I always trust that they are looking out for me. I would recommend them to anybody.
Etan Thomas
Retired NBA Player
I once thought that the best way to give back was to write a check and because there isn’t a lot of money in women’s soccer I have never been able to do so but I have been wrong all along. Giving back is about the quality of the time you put in, not necessarily the quantity. I am so grateful I have been able to work with AFH…because of the opportunities they have set up for me I am becoming a better person and realizing that there is so much to life than just sport.
Erin McLeod
Canada Women’s National Soccer Team
AFH has helped me to connect with organizations in my local community. I work with them because I want to help inspire the next generation of athletes and kids.
Laurenne Ross
Professional Skiing
Athletes for Hope helps me to be the person I want to be in my community.
Chris Paul
Washington Commanders
Athletes for Hope has taught me that I can use my platform to make a difference in the world and I am so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to do so through my work with them.
Kendra Chambers
USA Track & Field
