The Randy Foye Foundation

Our Mission

Randy Foye is dedicated to giving back to the community where he was raised which is Newark, New Jersey. Having lost both his parents by age six Randy has seen first hand the difficulties kids can have growing up in a tough urban environment. Despite growing up in these conditions, Foye still rose up to graduate from Villanova University in four years and is currently playing in the NBA.

Randy hopes to be an example for the youngsters in Newark because he knows the difference a positive role model and nurturing environment can make on a young person’s life. He is committed to showing the community that you do have hope and you can make a difference in this world.

Through Foye’s own story and contacts in the sports, entertainment and business worlds, the Randy Foye Foundation (RFF) plans to raise funds and devote the time to develop programs and projects aimed directly at improving the lives of the people, especially the kids, of Newark. Working hand in hand with the mayor’s office, the corporations and the people of Newark, the RFF will serve as an example of what a grass roots movement can accomplish through special events if everyone is focused on working hard and giving back.

The RFF’s first project is fundraising to raise seed money to begin renovation of the 1st and 3rd Street Park, scheduled to begin in 2009. This park was one that Randy grew up around. It has become run down and infested with bad influences for the neighborhood children. We plan on TAKING IT BACK. Help us get this started.