As communities across the nation celebrate Juneteenth, the Reggie Stephens Foundation is proud to see our founder, Reggie Stephens, featured in a recent Santa Cruz Local article highlighting the history, significance, and continued impact of Juneteenth in Santa Cruz. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865—the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free, more…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation Merchandise Store is officially open for a limited time. Featuring exclusive RSF and Sunday Sessions apparel and accessories, every purchase helps support programs that provide youth with opportunities in sports, leadership development, education, scholarships, and wellness. Whether you’re representing Sunday Sessions, supporting the mission, or looking for a way to give…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation is proud to launch Fuel the Movement, our summer fundraising campaign dedicated to creating opportunities for youth through sports, arts, education, and culture. This summer, we’re inviting our community to help us reach an ambitious goal: raising $50,000 to expand programs that help young people discover their potential, pursue their dreams,…
The work of the Reggie Stephens Foundation continues to gain recognition across the region, most recently through a feature by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education highlighting founder Reggie Stephens and his commitment to empowering youth. The written interview offers insight into Reggie’s journey, his purpose, and the vision behind RSF’s growing impact in…
Reggie Stephens named Good Times Top 50 Santa Cruz Trailblazers Thank you Good Times Santa Cruz for recognizing me as one of the Top 50 Santa Cruzans. It’s truly an honor to be included on this special list alongside so many impactful people in our community. I’m especially grateful to share this recognition with two…
Reggie Stephens Music Tour to Mexico is Building Bridges and Communities Internationally for RSF Join Reggie Stephens on an unforgettable journey through Mexico City as he connects music, culture, and community during an international press run for his latest project “Black Man in Mexico” and Margarito 2 with The Collective Root. In just 6 days,…
Truly honored to receive the Vision Award from Morgan State University and Dr. Douglas Gwynn. After flying to Utah to graduate with my master’s in Sports Management, I headed straight to Baltimore for this moment—and what a week it’s been. This award means a lot because it reflects the purpose and passion I’ve poured into…
2025 RSF HBCU Tour It was a blessing to take some of our RSF Sunday Session students from Santa Cruz County to the East Coast to visit some incredible HBCUs: *Delaware State University *University of Maryland Eastern Shores *Hampton University *Norfolk State University *Coppin State University *Morgan State University *Howard University Bowie State University Students…
Seek. Believe. Achieve. What started as a vision has grown into a movement. The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) began with a simple mission—to uplift and support student-athletes through sports, mentorship, and opportunity. Over the years, we’ve watched kids grow from beginners to elite athletes, from young dreamers to leaders in their communities. This video collage…
🏀 41st MLK Convocation Recap 🎤✨ The 41st MLK Convocation, hosted by UCSC, took place on January 30th at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA, and was an unforgettable evening of inspiration and empowerment. Emceed by Stan White II, Director of RSF Basketball and a dedicated community leader, the event featured an…