The James Farrior Foundation - Latest Blog Entries

James Farrior Foundation Scholarship Programs

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:43:00 -0600

The Foundation awards four scholarships each year:

James Farrior Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding male athlete based on merit, overcoming adversity, combined with outstanding community service

Mary Catherine Farrior Memorial Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding female athlete with the same attributes as the James Farrior scholarship

Frankie Thomas Memorial Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding football player

Chris White Memorial Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding basketball player either male or female

Tackling Education Program

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0600

An annual program held in September whereby disadvantaged children are provided bookbags and school supplies for the upcoming school season.

Project Bundle Up Program

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0600

An annual program held in December whereby disadvantaged children are provided coats, jackets, and outerwear for the colder months.

Farrior 51 Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0600

An ongoing effort to increase bone marrow registrants within the Commonwealth of Virginia by 5,100 registrants. This drive is administered through collaboration with the National Bone Marrow registry at most, if not all James Farrior Foundation events.

Tree of Hope Program

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0600

An annual program held in November whereby disadvantaged families are provided turkeys and accompaniments to provide hope during the Thanksgiving season.

Gift of Sight Program

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:43:00 -0600

An annual program held in October whereby disadvantaged youth are given the opportunity for free eye exams and the provision of free corrective eye wear.

Impact 51 Program

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:36:00 -0600

The Impact 51 Program is intended to provide tutoring and mentoring for disadvantaged youths and those at risk.

Impact 51 is provided in collaboration with the sports management department of Virginia State University, the Rudy Johnson Foundation, and the Ru John Foundation.

Families in Crisis

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:41:00 -0600

This program assists those who are confronted with circumstances beyond their control and demonstrate need with everyday life issues. The program offers fundamental support including the provision of food, clothing, and shelter.

Families in Crisis is a needs-based program.

Tackling Justice Program

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:44:00 -0600

An annual program held in April whereby youth at risk are escorted on a field trip for a tour of the justice departmernt with accompanying educational sessions with judges, attorneys, and inmates.