Ambassador Magazine Nov/Dec 2009 – Pay It Forward
November 23, 2009 | Latest News Philanthropy
NBA All-Star Jalen Rose Gives Hope Through His Foundation’s Efforts… Jalen Rose overcame a humble beginning on Detroit’s west side to become a college basketball phenomenon, an all-star on the professional level, and a national television personality. Rose would be the first to tell you that none of it would have been possible without a tight family and group of mentors.
Rose says, “I’m a product of the old saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ My Mom is like my rock, and my Grandma as well. I had a strong family situation even though I grew up and never met my biological dad. I can’t thank enough people who were a part of the village that helped raise me.”
Rose says his most influential mentors include former University of Detroit basketball coach Perry Watson and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, and they instilled in him a desire to make a better life for his family.
“I was thinking ‘What’s going to make me special?’ Rose says. “I was lucky enough to have basketball as my driving force, but if that didn’t happen, I knew I had to have something to fall back on. So …
Just Cause The Magazine – Just People: Jalen Rose
November 20, 2009 | Latest News Philanthropy
It’s been said that holidays are all about the kids. We agree with that. Not only is it fun to watch them open gifts, but it is a chance to teach them about giving, and the values we want them to embrace as adults.
That’s why we love Jalen Rose and Bobby Jackson! They are two JUST People who were raised with “giving back” as a family value and are now dedicating their lives to helping kids.
JALEN ROSE made a name for himself in the NBA, as a leading scorer and driving force behind the success of several NBA teams. However, it wasn’t until he retired that we really fell for him. Check out these stats:
*Jalen Rose Foundation named one of Top 26 Sports Foundation, Overtime Magazine, Summer 2006
*Jalen Rose names by Black Enterprise in 2005 as a Leader in Philanthropy
*Community MVP for Toronto Raptors April 2004
*The Professional Basketball Writers Association presented the annual Magic Johnson Award to Jalen Rose in 2003
*NBA Community Assist Award Presented to Jalen Rose 2003
Yeah, he can score on the court, but he really scores at creating community support for the causes that matter to him.
“Philanthropy starts …
Krave Magazine – The Jalen Rose Foundation
November 16, 2009 | Latest News Philanthropy Press
November 2009 — You don’t have to be a basketball fan to know who Jalen Rose is. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, this first round draft pick is more than just your average athlete. Having been mentioned in Black Enterprise magazine besides Oprah and Bob Johnson for his philanthropic efforts, Rose has established himself as a man who sees the necessity in giving back.
The Jalen Rose foundation was founded by Rose to give back to the youth within his hometown of Detroit. So far his foundation has assisted 37 youth within the Detroit community as well as money to fund the Biamba Marie Mutombo hospital in The Republic of the Congo. Rose’s alma mater, The University of Michigan, has even established a full scholarship that is awarded to one student annually for the Jalen Rose foundation.
“Michigan has one of the lowest graduation rates in the nation. Our youth today need more guidance and we stress and influence education heavily,” Rose explains. It’s very rare that you see an athlete as humble and motivated to give
back to the youth. Rose was reluctant to speak out about his foundation to ensure that his fame …
