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 Reggie Stephens Foundation Emerging JEDI Scholarship honors student-athletes and young leaders who have shown resilience, character, leadership, and commitment in their everyday lives. This scholarship recognizes individuals who continue to show up, pursue their goals, support others, and make a positive impact within their schools and communities. It celebrates perseverance, growth, and the determination…
The goal of this panel is to provide some direction, inspiration, and encouragement for our students who may be anxious and uncertain about how they’ll transition their identity, lifestyle, and purpose to post-college and post-athletics life. Reggie Stephens-A former NFL player for the New York Giants and Super Bowl XXXV veteran, Reggie has successfully navigated…
Supporting His Journey On & Off the Field At the Reggie Stephens Foundation, one of the greatest rewards is watching our athletes continue to grow long after their time in our programs. Former RSF athlete Qwentin Brown is now continuing his academic and football journey at Brown University—and we couldn’t be more proud of the…
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…
I had a great time today at Cesar Chavez Middle School in Watsonville. We talked about my life journey, overcoming obstacles, my professional football career, and all the programs we offer through RSF. Most importantly, we talked about dreams—music, sports, and whatever path they see for themselves—and how showing up, believing in yourself, and…
Caleb Womack really lives what Seek. Believe. Achieve. means. He’s a Santa Cruz High alum and now a redshirt junior at San José State, and he’s honestly one of the hardest workers l’ve been around. Watching his journey has been powerful. COVID hit right when Caleb was coming out of high school, right in the…
We are proud to celebrate Ellie Marta of Aptos High School, a dedicated student-athlete, member of our RSF Sunday Sessions, and a key player on the RSF Lady Mayans Elite Flag Travel Team, who has been awarded the RSF x Zenith Prep College Preparatory Scholarship 🎓✨ Ellie received her scholarship during Sunday Sessions—right where…