Our Mission:

To empower teens, through mentorship, education, cultural exposure and community partnerships, to make a mark on the world.

Imagine a world where all young people believe in themselves. Where every teen is inspired to realize his or her full potential for greatness. Where young men and women are given the tools they need to achieve success with confidence and grace.

Does this world sound out of reach? Not to Shandon Anderson. Since 2003, the Shandon Anderson Foundation has been committed to making this vision a reality. By providing mentorship, education and cultural awareness programs directly to teens and by partnering with like-minded community organizations, the foundation works to build self-esteem, shape young minds, expose teens to new opportunities and prepare them for whatever challenges lie ahead.

"Making an impact starts with belief: belief in oneself and the belief in the ability to make a difference," says founder Shandon Anderson. "It is my goal to not only provide our youth with experience and exposure but to be a conduit that strengthens those beliefs. It is my foundation's mission to be a vehicle that serves as motivation for teens to believe again."

- Shandon Anderson

His Story

Why does Shandon Anderson believe in mentoring, exposure and education programs for youth? Because he's proof that such programs work. Shandon credits his own mentors, Jacquelyn Mack, a teacher at Atlanta's A.A. Crim High School, and his brother Willie Anderson, for helping instill the discipline and confidence he needed to become a successful athlete and a community leader. Today, Shandon lives what his foundation's programs teach, serving as a positive role model and giving back to youth in his hometown.