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We’re twenty years and counting in our mission to help Atlanta students and families

We’ve been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Future Foundation this year.  What started as an idea among my wife, Delicia, my sister, Qaddirah, and myself to help kids from our old elementary school get more academic assistance has turned into a strong, mission-driven Foundation that provides a wide range of services to Atlanta youth…

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Abdur-Rahim

You might know me as a former NBA athlete. During my 12-year career as a pro athlete, I played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings. I was also a member of the U.S. Olympics Men’s Basketball Team that won gold in 2000.

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What Sports Taught Me About Health, Discipline, and Showing Up—for Life

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but let’s be honest, this conversation should never be limited to just one month or just one group of people. For a long time, we’ve treated physical fitness like it only belongs to athletes or ...

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Keep It 100% – Where Passion Meets Purpose 

When I look back on starting Future Foundation with my wife, DeeDee, and my sister, Qaadirah, in 2001, our mission remains unchanged. We saw students with remarkable talents who simply needed consistent support and someone who believed in ...

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