Dawkins Family Foundation

12/16/2025

On Dec 13 we teamed up with Athlete University to host Own Your Future, a vision mapping workshop focused on helping people get clear on their goals and start designing the life they want to live.

From meaningful conversations to prizes, the energy in the room was real. Thank you to all our speakers for leading with intention and giving everyone practical tools they can actually use, and to everyone who showed up and invested in themselves.

12/02/2025

Grateful to stand alongside , The Kohli family, and this Thanksgiving. Together we were able to put full holiday dinners into the hands of families across Allentown. 💙🍗

11/25/2025

Westmoreland, Jamaica was hit hard but together, we can help families rebuild. 🇯🇲❤️ From bottled water to bedding to non-perishables, every donation makes a real impact.

Drop-off locations and digital giving options are open now through January 31. Please support in any way you can 🙏🏾✨

11/12/2025

The future doesn’t wait it’s built.🔥 ‘Own Your Future’ is more than an event, it’s a movement to help youth see what’s possible, dream bigger, and take action now. 💡✨ Sign up now through the link in our bio!

08/27/2025

✨ Meet the 2025 Dawkins Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients! We’re proud to honor three incredible students who are turning their passions into purpose.

🎓 Makayla Rosa: Nursing at Florida A&M University
🎓 Cari Wilder: Computer Science at Hampton University
🎓 Natalia Padilla: Psychology & Neuroscience

These scholars embody excellence, determination, and the Dawkins family legacy of education and community impact. Join us in celebrating their bright futures ahead!

07/29/2025

🎓 The 2025 Dawkins Family Foundation Scholarships are officially CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who applied. We’re blown away by your ambition and stories. Winners will be announced on August 27, 2025. Stay tuned!

06/10/2025

Tomorrow, June 11th, marks the official launch of Empower Code Academy!

As we prepare to transform lives through coding education, we couldn’t be more excited – and none of this would be possible without the generous support of our amazing partners We’re grateful to have these organizations standing with us as we empower the next generation of developers:

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Your investment in our mission helps us break down barriers, create opportunities, and build a more inclusive tech industry. Together, we’re not just teaching code – we’re coding change. Thank you for believing in our students and our vision!

06/03/2025

🎒📚 It’s that time again! The 3rd Annual Dawkins Family Foundation Bookbag Drive is BACK!

Join us July 19th in Allentown and July 20th in Bethlehem from 5–7 PM for two evenings of giving back, fun, and community vibes.

✨ Free bookbags + school supplies for all K–12 students in attendance (no school affiliation needed)
🍦 Food from Batch Creamery + Edge Restaurant
🎶 Live music from DJ Romeo
🏈 Games + special guests from the Penn State Football team

We’re also accepting donations of:
🎒 New bookbags & school supplies
🧼 Clean, wearable clothes
🩸 Unopened menstrual products

Drop-off locations listed in the post! DM us or visit our website if you’d rather donate online. Let’s make sure every kid starts the school year strong 💪

05/22/2025

Applications are now open for the Dawkins Family Foundation’s 2025 Scholarships!

We’re awarding $1500 each to high school seniors planning to attend college who’ve shown resilience, leadership, or community impact. Whether you’ve overcome adversity, led meaningful change, or uplifted your neighborhood, there’s a scholarship for you.

Apply by July 18, 2025
https://dawkinsfamilyfoundation.org/scholarships/

05/18/2025

🚨 Opportunity for students ages 11–18 in Michigan! 🚨

Empower Code Academy is a 6-week summer coding accelerator created for students in underserved communities across West Michigan.

🗓️ Start Date: June 11, 2025
💻 Cost: Free
🎁 Includes: A free laptop for each participant

We teach the fundamentals of front-end web development in a fun, hands-on environment led by professional software engineers, including mentors who have worked in Silicon Valley and major tech companies.

Each week, students will build on their skills by working on projects and gaining confidence in their creativity, communication, and technical problem-solving.

More Info here:

Empower Code Academy Unlock your future in tech – hands-on coding for youth in West Michigan Register Now 📍 Location: Grand Rapids, MI 🗓️ Dates: June 4 – July 9, 2025 💻 Cost: Free 🎁 Includes: A free laptop for each participant 👥 Ages: Open to students ages 11–17 💬 Skill Lev...

05/11/2025

Mothers have been, and continue to be, some of the most influential figures in the lives of the Dawkins family. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate their love, strength, and the legacy they continue to build. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who made us who we are.