Established by Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson "Jamo" Williams and his family, the Jameson Williams Foundation breaks down barriers for underprivileged children and families through free athletic camps, educational & STEM readiness, and year-round community nourishment.
Select an amount to see what your gift provides for youth in Detroit & St. Louis:
Supplies 3 students with complete "Jamo Day" Back-to-School backpacks, winter coats, and STEM learning kits.
We believe every young person deserves the mentorship, educational tools, and family stability required to reach their full potential.
Eliminating pay-to-play barriers by hosting 100% free youth speed clinics, football camps, and character workshops led by Jameson, pro trainers, and local high school coaches.
Through our flagship Jamo Day Back 2 School Drives and STEM classroom support, we supply thousands of K–12 students with backpacks, technology, and learning essentials.
Supporting low-income families with hot Thanksgiving meals, holiday grocery boxes, winter coat distributions, and partnerships with local shelters like Alternatives For Girls.
August • Backpacks, School Supplies, Haircuts & Family Festival
Our signature late-summer community festival equips local K–12 students with brand-new backpacks, classroom supplies, fresh back-to-school haircuts, and STEM resources so every student starts the academic year confident.
November • Partnering with Alternatives For Girls & Downtown Boxing Gym
Each November, Jameson and his family serve hot Thanksgiving meals and provide take-home holiday turkeys and grocery boxes for Detroit shelters and youth organizations.
October – December • Safe Trunk-or-Treat & Winter Warmth
Hosting safe, family-friendly fall trunk-or-treat activations followed by early-winter coat, hat, and glove giveaways to keep Michigan children warm through the winter months.
Summer Offseason • Elite Coaching, Gear & Life Mentorship
Bringing NFL-caliber agility drills, route-running clinics, and life-skills mentorship to young athletes ages 8–16 in St. Louis and Detroit at zero cost to participating families.
From the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign to neighborhood recreation centers in Detroit and St. Louis, see how your support shows up in real life.
Over 300 young athletes receive 1-on-1 drills, camp jerseys, and life-skills coaching every summer at zero cost to families.
Equipping K–12 students in Detroit & St. Louis for Day 1 success.
Jameson & family serving hot holiday meals to Detroit families.
"Seeing the smiles on the kids' faces and being able to sit down with families right here in Detroit means everything to me and my family."
Jameson proudly dedicated his custom game-day cleats to the Jameson Williams Foundation, spotlighting youth empowerment and low-income family assistance nationwide.
Honoring where the journey started by hosting youth speed clinics, donating athletic equipment, and mentoring young student-athletes in St. Louis.
Register your child for upcoming free camps, sign up to volunteer at our next distribution drive, or partner with us locally.
Volunteer shifts and corporate meal sponsorships open now.
Family sign-ups and local toy/coat drop-off partner registration.
Join the priority parent notification list for camper spots.
Detroit Lions Wide Receiver • #12 Overall NFL Draft Pick
"St. Louis raised me and Detroit embraced me like one of their own. My family and I started this foundation so kids in our communities know somebody is in their corner giving them a real shot."
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Jameson Williams starred at Cardinal Ritter College Prep before becoming an All-American at the University of Alabama and a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions in 2022. Alongside his parents and family, Jameson launched the Jameson Williams Foundation to turn on-field success into tangible community uplift.
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