The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation Continues the work and legacy of Gary and Vivienne Player to provide vulnerable and underprivileged children in the U.S. with a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

One in six children in the U.S. life in poverty. Millions are reported neglected each year.  Our vision is inspired by research which proves that intergenerational poverty can be broken in three key ways--education, health, and community support.

PLAE - The Player Academy of Excellence - is the Foundation’s flagship U.S. initiative, designed to provide structured, holistic programming that empowers young people through mentorship, academic support, sports & wellness education, and life‑skills training. PLAE will launch in Philadelphia this fall, with plans to expand to additional communities across the country.

The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization, so your donation is 100% tax-deductible.