To provide support to programs that benefit young people by affording ongoing opportunities for mentoring and for developing into well rounded individuals who will be of benefit to our communities. The MAP Foundation was founded in 2007 by two business partners, Rick Avare and Jamal Mashburn, who wanted to establish a way to give back to their communities. Since then, it has held firm to its objec
tive of providing under-served youth with opportunities to obtain the tools they need to succeed, which we believe is a critical key to developing long-term sustainability and success for themselves and the communities in which they live and work. The MAP Foundation’s logo includes a basketball/globe image with verses from Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. At the heart of MAP is a long-standing commitment and dedication to serving their business communities and beyond through faith-based initiatives, monetary gifts, fundraising assists, employment opportunities, mentoring and volunteer work. Through generous supporters and ongoing fundraising efforts, The MAP Foundation is able to give back to several organizations that align with our core mission.
