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Founded in 2018 by Reggie Stephens, former NFL player and community leader, the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) empowers youth and young adults through sports, arts, education, and culture. After returning to Santa Cruz, Reggie set out to make a difference in the community that shaped him—creating opportunities that now extend throughout the Central Coast and beyond.
Rooted in community and inspired by the power of opportunity, RSF helps young people develop their potential, pursue higher education, and build the confidence to lead meaningful lives.Through mentorship, scholarships, and community programs, RSF is dedicated to creating pathways that encourage every individual to seek, believe, and achieve—on and off the field.
The Reggie Stephens Foundation is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded youth through comprehensive programs.
Our efforts are concentrated on four key pillars that build character, foster creativity, ensure academic success, and support emotional well-being.
We utilize sports to teach discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills, promoting physical well-being and building mental resilience and confidence among youth.
Our programs cultivate creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking, providing avenues for artistic exploration and development.
We champion academic excellence and lifelong learning, offering resources and support to help students achieve their full potential.
We celebrate diverse backgrounds and foster cultural awareness, encouraging youth to embrace their heritage and understand the world around them, contributing to a strong sense of identity and belonging.
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Your donation helps us reach our $25,000 goal to empower the next generation.
Every gift supports programs in sports, education, arts, and culture, creating lasting opportunities for youth.
Click below to donate and join us in building brighter futures. – RSF Board & Team
Stories from the Foundation: Exploring Our Impact, Programs, and the Lives We Touch.
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Together with our valued corporate partners, we’re championing youth excellence in sports, arts, education and culture.
When you support RSF, you’re investing in tomorrow’s leaders—thank you for helping our next generation Seek. Believe. Achieve.
A veteran-owned security firm offering advanced AI-driven surveillance and donating 5% of proceeds to RSF to empower our community.
Santa Cruz Real Estate team giving back to RSF with a percentage of proceeds from sales to make a difference for local youth.
A proud RSF corporate sponsor helping strengthen youth athletics through community programs and Driscoll’s Vibrant Communities initiative.
In affiliation with the Golden State Storm, the Reggie Stephens Foundation is helping pave a powerful pathway for female athletes — from youth flag football and leadership development to the professional gridiron.Together, we’re creating opportunities for young women to grow in confidence, discipline, and community, while expanding visibility and support for women’s sports. This partnership reflects our shared mission to inspire excellence, open doors, and build a legacy of empowerment on and off the field.
At RSF, we empower youth in Santa Cruz City and County schools, and beyond, through sports, arts, education, and culture. Our programs support aspiring athletes, artists, and scholars by fostering personal development through athletic training, artistic expression, and academic enrichment. Committed to helping young individuals seek, believe, and achieve their goals, we promote excellence to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Our RSF Partners play a vital role in empowering youth and strengthening our community.
Through collaboration and shared purpose, we’re expanding opportunities that help young people thrive.
