This non-profit charitable foundation was birthed from Tim Watson's Happy Holidays Annual Food & Toy Drive.  The initiative began in November of 1994 during his second NFL season to give back to less fortunate families in his hometown community of Fort Valley, GA.  The activities of the organization have expanded to include administering the food drive in Phoenix, AZ and Tampa, FL; conducting youth leadership development & life-skills training programs; offering NFL Youth Fund co-sponsored sports camps; awarding financial scholarships for qualifying less fortunate youth to participate in sports programs; and sponsoring youth sports teams.  Our organization fosters mentor/mentee relationships through recruitment of members who become UPLIFT Bridge Builders and UPLIFT Ambassadors.  Bridge Builders are the adult volunteers who serve as life-coaches/mentors of the Ambassadors to cultivate their development.  Ambassadors are youth program participants who are mentored and impacted through their life skills development, community service, academics, and sports.

Mission:

UPLIFT Excellence Foundation, Inc. provides families and children with practical and motivational support through philanthropic and civic-minded, community-based activities.  In our voluntary pursuits, members of the UPLIFT Excellence Foundation, Inc. are guided philosophically by the fundamental ideals expressed in the motto: "Lifting as we climb." 

Our Annual Outreaches:

• Happy Holidays Food & Toy Drive

• UPLIFT Excellence/NFL Youth Fund Football Camps & Clinics

• Youth Sports Program Sponsorships

• Registration & Equipment Grants to Youth Sports Organizations

• Life Skills/Motivational presentations for various Youth Groups

Volunteer:

Donations:

Gifts of any kind are appreciated.  Contributions are a tremendous help: