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I helped establish the Gen Giammanco Foundation (GGF) in 2011 in honor of my daughter who passed away. She was a talented high student athlete with aspirations for playing collegiate sports and excelling in her academic career as well. GGF beneficiaries keep Gen’s spirit alive by spreading the ‘Power of Gen’, the driving force behind our foundation. I serve as the President on the GGF Board, which is entirely staffed by volunteers. Through our efforts, 100% of received donations are awarded to deserving local student athletes.
GGF’s overriding mission is to reach as many student athletes as possible in their pursuit of scholastic and athletic success. GGF’s two programs aim to reach students in need of financial assistance and especially those from underserved areas of Monterey County. The vision of GGF is to help foster positive team based activities during and after school via athletics. Athletics are instrumental in teaching students the importance of teamwork, time management, setting and attaining goals, and commitment. With education being the foundation for success and athletics being essential for learning many life skills, GGF is committed to helping local students, especially those in minority communities, have access to these opportunities, and ultimately follow their dreams of earning a college degree.
GGF’s Collegiate Student Athlete Program has assisted over 140 Monterey County college bound students by providing financial assistance toward their college education while they also participate in collegiate level sports.
GGF’s second program is Gen’s Schools Program, which provides financial support to local middle and high school athletic programs in Monterey County to help schools acquire needed equipment required for athletic participation. Sports participation is especially crucial at these ages because through these activities, kids are more likely to stay motivated and focus on their academics. Recipient awards vary year to year depending on the need of the individual school, but have included balls, uniforms, training machines, bats, starting blocks, wrestling scales and AED units.
Our two programs combined have raised and donated over $500,000, serving over 100,000 children. As a small, local non profit organization, we are proud to be able to have such a large impact on our community.
Support the Gen Giammanco Foundation by making a tax-free donation today!