Turn
2 Foundation, Inc. Fact Sheet
| ORGANIZATION: |
Turn 2 Foundation, Inc.
215 Park Avenue South
Suite 1905
NY, NY 10003
Phone: 212-475-2339
Fax: 212-475-3378
www.turn2foundation.org
mail@turn2foundation.org |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
New York Yankees All-Star
shortstop Derek Jeter established the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996. The name
"Turn 2" is symbolic of the dramatic double plays made by infielders during a game. It also represents Derek's wish to promote healthy lifestyles among young people and enable them to "turn 2" his Foundation for guidance and the much needed help to avoid drugs and alcohol. Turn 2 rewards the positive behavior of children, especially those demonstrating academic achievement and leadership, with the support of our sponsors, partners and Turn 2 staff. |
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| MISSION: |
The mission of this
private non-profit corporation is:
To create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "TURN 2" healthy lifestyles. Through these ventures, the Foundation strives to create outlets that promote and reward academic excellence, leadership development and positive behavior. Turn 2's goal is to see the children of these programs grow safely and successfully into adulthood and become the leaders of tomorrow. |
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SERVICE
AREAS: |
West Michigan
New York Metropolitan Area
Tampa, Fla. |
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| SIGNATURE PROGRAMS: |
Turn 2 After School
Turn 2 Baseball Clinics
Turn 2 Us Healthy Lifestyle
Turn 2 Endowed Scholarships
Turn 2 Proud To Be Me
Jeter’s Leaders
Turn 2 Youth in Action
Jeter Meter
Turn 2 Camp Program
TRAM-Derek’s Dugout
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| ANNUAL EVENTS: |
Turn 2 Holiday Kidfest
Annual Turn 2 Foundation Dinner Gala
Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic
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| GOALS ATTAINED: |
Since its inception in 1996, Turn 2 Foundation has raised over $8 million. |
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| BOARD OF DIRECTORS: |
Founder -– Derek S. Jeter
President -– Dr. S. Charles Jeter
Vice President -– Sharlee Jeter
Executive Director -– Dorothy Jeter
Director of Programs -- Todd Smith
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The Jeter’s Leaders is a youth leadership, social change program named by the captain of the New york Yankees, Derek Jeter, and funded by his Turn 2 Foundation. The program is designed to promote healthy lifestyles, academic achievement and social change activism among high school students.
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