Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation

Programs: Home for the holidays - together with arron's, amway, r&s mattress, albertsons and u-haul, the foundation rewards single mothers or fathers, who have met certain qualifications by turning a house into a home with new furnishings as a surprise for first-time homeowners. This program took place in st. Louis and arizona in 2016. Cheer (consciouness helps encourage equal respect) is a school based program designed to encourage inclusion and open the eyes of students to see their fellow special education peers as more than their disability. The week long program invites student volunteers (cheer leaders) to adopt a disability for a day such as using a wheelchair or wearing visual impairment goggles. The participating schools also organize events and offer information throughout the week to help raise awareness about those living with disabilities. Arete arete (pronounced air-eh-tay) is a mentor program of the first things first foundation. The term can best be defined as excellence of any kind; the act of living up to one's full potential; courage and strength in the face of adversity. Kurt and brenda hope to instill those principles in a small group of high school age kids they are mentoring from sunshine acres in mesa, arizona. The program centers on colossians 3:23, "whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as if working for the lord. " each month kurt and brenda meet with the mentees as they build relationships, stretch their comfort zones and focus on key areas for successful living including social counseling, education, community service, financial guidance, spiritual nurturing, health and fitness. The ticket program honors veterans with tickets to monday night football. The program hosts military veterans and their families from folds of honor at the games and provides them an insider look at the broadcast booth. The organization also provides charitable donations to other organizations.

disney world program - the foundation teamed with disney world and for those without a voice in partnership with wish granting organizations to treat children from arizona, st. Louis, and iowa with life-threatening illnesses and their families to the magical world of mickey, donald and goofy in orlando, florida for a weeklong vacation. The week is directed by the warner family (kurt, brenda and their seven children).

mission: possible! Scholarships will ease the financial burden for high school and college age groups (14-22 years old) participating in mission trips to benefit organizations serving communities across the united states. Service based missions enlighten participants to the work of jesus and strengthen their faith while making a positive impact on the communities served. In 2015, the foundation awarded 54 mission: possible! Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 per organization.