Foundation Programs
The Alabama State Games offers amateur athletes of all ages and abilities the opportunity to compete. It is our desire that all Alabamians who want to participate have no barrier to being able to compete, especially in the host cities. The ASF Foundation recognizes that cost may be a harder hurdle for some to participate. We would like to offer an opportunity for low-income youth to join us at the Alabama State Games and give all who desire the experience of an Olympic-like moment. You can help by donating to our Adopt an Athlete Program. For those wanting to be an adopted athlete call 334.440.8255 for how to qualify.
The Healing Hands Award honors individuals who bring healing, comfort, and inspiration to victims of natural or man-made disasters through dedicated acts of kindness. Inaugurated in 2002, the award was first presented to President George W. Bush and New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani for comforting the nation following the September 11 attacks.
The Student Ambassadors program helps high school students build leadership skills through networking, public speaking, event planning, and marketing while promoting the ASF Foundation and Alabama State Games. Participants earn points through a year-long competition for college and trade school scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500, which are awarded in July and sent directly to the student's enrolled institution.
A division of The Women of True Grit Series, GRIT101 is a program meant to guide teens through life's trials. It only takes a speck of grit inside an oyster shell to form a beautiful pearl.In life we go through irritations that help us to become the best person we can be.
To date, the ASF Foundation has awarded over $400,000 in academic scholarships. These awards can be applied toward any post-secondary institution, including trade schools, technical colleges, and two- or four-year universities. We take pride in supporting academics and will always invest in the future — the youth of Alabama!
The ASF Foundation's Honoring Our Heroes program teaches Alabama student-athletes good citizenship by highlighting community sacrifices and providing youth mentoring. Since 2000, the program has recognized diverse heroes, including veterans, firefighters, law enforcement, teachers, first responders, and nurses.