Programs
Supporting young people
on and off the court.
Our programs create opportunities through mentorship, basketball, mental wellness, education, and community. Each one helps young people build confidence, develop their skills, and prepare for what is next.
- Youth development
- Mental health & wellness
- Education & scholarships
- Basketball programs
- Community initiatives
Our programs
Where young people can find support.
Mentorship, mental wellness, education, basketball, and community. Each one continues something Mike has already done, in school, in life, and in the neighborhood.
Mentorship
A consistent adult, real conversations, and guidance. Screening comes before anyone is matched.
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Mental health & wellness
Room to talk about pressure and life beyond the game, with LoveJoy Health as the care-access partner.
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Education & scholarships
College preparation and the scholarship fund Mike has already chaired. An application is posted when an award is open.
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Basketball development
Skill, teamwork, and leadership on and off the court, in the line of the Mike James Basketball Experience.
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Community initiatives
Mike James Day brings basketball, family, wellness, and the neighborhood into one day.
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Mental wellness partner
Making mental wellness
part of the conversation.
The Mike James Foundation partners with LoveJoy Health so young people, athletes, and families can find mental-health resources and a path toward support. Mind of a Champion starts the conversation. The LoveJoy patient app is the next step. In a crisis, call or text 988.
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Help us keep the work going.
Your support helps us expand our programs, reach more young people, and create more opportunities in the communities we serve.