Building Futures. Creating Opportunity. Changing Lives.
Mission & Vision
The Greg K. Monroe Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening communities by providing access to educational opportunities, mentorship, scholarships, leadership development, wellness initiatives, and enrichment programs. Rooted in New Orleans and extending wherever there is need, our mission is to inspire young people to reach their full potential and create pathways for lifelong success.
We envision a future where every child—regardless of circumstance—has access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive, lead, and positively impact their communities.
PURPOSE
Greg Monroe was raised in Gretna, Louisiana, in a single-parent household surrounded by a strong network of family, faith, mentors, educators, coaches, and community members who believed in his potential long before he became an NBA player. Their guidance, sacrifices, and unwavering support helped shape the values that continue to guide him today.
In 2011, Greg established the Greg K. Monroe Foundation as a way to give back to the communities that helped him succeed. What began as a commitment to supporting youth in New Orleans and Detroit has evolved into a broader mission to create opportunities for children and families wherever they are needed most.
Through scholarships, mentorship, community programs, educational initiatives, wellness experiences, and youth development opportunities, the Foundation works to ensure that every child has the encouragement, resources, and support needed to dream bigger, achieve more, and build a brighter future.
