Athletes First is in the “sports representation business” and has much support from its athlete client base for its annual signature event, Athletes First Classic. The company raises money for the Orangewood Foundation, a home for abused and disadvantaged children in the Orange County area.
Vision
To eliminate child abuse and neglect in Orange County by promoting efforts and services that encourage strong, healthy families and supportive communities.
Mission
The mission of Orangewood Children’s Foundation is to end the cycle of child abuse by providing innovative programs focused on:
Prevention – Strengthening at-risk families to prevent abuse before it starts;
Care – Supporting children in foster care and at the Orangewood Children’s Home;
Emancipation – Successfully transitioning foster teens into independent adulthood;
Public Awareness – Inspiring involvement from the community.
For more information on these organizations: Orangewood Children’s Foundation and Athletes First
For more details on their upcoming event, please go to Athletes First Classic 2010…and for last year’s Athletes First Classic.