Chicago Bulls point guard CJ Watson is the epitome of class when it comes to giving back to our youth. Watson, who studies psychology at the University of Tennessee during the off-season, loves working with the youth and believes in the importance of education.
Watson and family members started the Quiet Storm Foundation in Las Vegas, NV, in 2009, to provide educational and recreational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. The foundation aims to encourage children to read and develop the fundamental skills to help them become good readers and provide training to parents in family literacy programs. Additionally, they will distribute books to children to help them build their own personal libraries. They will also provide scholarships, field trips, education incentives, sponsor special events, and a host of other things for underprivileged youth.
The foundation will host the CJ Watson Annual Black History Month Essay Contest and Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Chicago. This event will honor essay winners at three Chicago Public Schools as well as three winners at schools in the Clark County school district in Las Vegas. Please visit http://www.quietstormfoundation.com/ for more information about this event.
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Excellent foundation! It also sound like a fun event that is scheduled for March 12th...wish I could be there!
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