If Charities

Programs: Izzy's kids/ first downstudents in the first down attendance program, izzyz kidz, participated in monthly incentives to increase school attendance. More than 100 5th and 6th grade students at sister macnamara in winnipeg, mb received a unique prize or field trip for achieving 98% or higher attendance. The program is designed to encourage and sustain student's regular school attendance, high achievement and good citizenship. In chicago, more than 300 students from banneker, bond, and bass in englewood and alex haley academy in roseland, participated in the attendance program for perfect attendance. Additionally, more than 100 students in the izzyz kidz program, participated in shop with a cop during the holidays to build the relationship between local law enforcement officers and students in high-crime, low-income communities. $6754 was expended on activities in canada.

c. A. R. E. Africa (caring, advancing, restoring and educating africa): the israel idonije foundation, through its c. A. R. E. Africa program, extends into the international front by promoting education, self-preservation, humanitarianism, leadership, and awareness. Founder israel idonije continues to use his national platform, along with several other national football league players, to highlight the plight of underserved communities in africa, including his native nigeria. By providing medical health care services in conjunction with integris health, health care education, clean water and youth sports programs, c. A. R. E. Africa empowers and improves lives. Iif believes it is part of its global humanitarian responsibility to provide resources to improve quality of life in developing countries. The foundation provided an abbreviated mission trip in july 2011 due to unrest in the country.

nfl all star campall-star camps: the all-star camps are free one-day camps held in june in chicago and winnipeg. The camps are designed to provide young men and women the opportunity to present their athletic abilities while being inspired and motivated by athletes and coaches. The camps teach interactive drills, conditioning and techniques for youth. Nearly 2,000 students have participated since 2007. Both camps focus on physical and emotional development while emphasizing the importance of education. Additionally, stretching, strength training and overall health are included in each camp. $1514 was expended on activities in canada.