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Jeter proposed the idea of starting his own foundation to his father in 1996. The Jeter family began forming the foundation over pizza in a [[Detroit, Michigan]] hotel room.<ref name="Turn2Overview">{{cite web|url=http://www.mlb.com/players/jeter_derek/turn2/overview.jsp|title=DerekJeter.com — Turn 2 Foundation — Overview|accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref> The organization's name was chosen, besides the baseball reference to a [[double play]] (and Jeter's uniform number), to demonstrate the goal of giving youths a place to "turn to", besides drugs and alcohol.<ref name="Turn2Overview"/><ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/players/jeter_derek/turn2/index.jsp Turn 2 Foundation Mission Statement] ''MLB.com''</ref> |
Jeter proposed the idea of starting his own foundation to his father in 1996. The Jeter family began forming the foundation over pizza in a [[Detroit, Michigan]] hotel room.<ref name="Turn2Overview">{{cite web|url=http://www.mlb.com/players/jeter_derek/turn2/overview.jsp|title=DerekJeter.com — Turn 2 Foundation — Overview|accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref> The organization's name was chosen, besides the baseball reference to a [[double play]] (and Jeter's uniform number), to demonstrate the goal of giving youths a place to "turn to", besides drugs and alcohol.<ref name="Turn2Overview"/><ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/players/jeter_derek/turn2/index.jsp Turn 2 Foundation Mission Statement] ''MLB.com''</ref> |
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Over the past eighteen years, Turn 2 raised over [[US dollar|$]]19 million in grants to programs located in [[New York City]], the [[Western Michigan]] area, and [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref name="Turn2Foundation">{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/players/jeter_derek/turn2/overview.jsp</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 20:59, 31 October 2014
Founded | 1996 |
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Founder | Derek Jeter |
Location |
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Area served | West Michigan, Tampa, Fla., and New York City |
Key people | Derek Jeter, Dr. S. Charles Jeter, Dorothy C. Jeter, Sharlee Jeter |
Website | http://mlb.mlb.com/players/jeter_derek/turn2/index.jsp |
The Turn 2 Foundation is a charitable organization founded by New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in 1996. The Foundation was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement and adopt healthier lifestyles.[1] Members of Jeter's family make up a large portion of the foundation's board of directors, including his father, Dr. S. Charles Jeter, who has served as President of the foundation in the past.[2][3] Currently Sharlee Jeter is President of the foundation and responsible in running the day to day operations.[4]
Mission and scope
The mission statement of the Turn 2 Foundation is "to create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and 'TURN 2' healthy lifestyles."[1]
History
Growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jeter witnessed firsthand the value of community service. His favorite ballplayer, former Yankee Dave Winfield, had his own foundation which promoted health, education and self-esteem among thousands of young people. "When I make it," said Jeter, "that's what I'm going to do."[5]
Jeter proposed the idea of starting his own foundation to his father in 1996. The Jeter family began forming the foundation over pizza in a Detroit, Michigan hotel room.[6] The organization's name was chosen, besides the baseball reference to a double play (and Jeter's uniform number), to demonstrate the goal of giving youths a place to "turn to", besides drugs and alcohol.[6][7]
Over the past eighteen years, Turn 2 raised over $19 million in grants to programs located in New York City, the Western Michigan area, and Tampa, Florida.[8]
References
- ^ a b "DerekJeter.com — Turn 2 Foundation". Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "DerekJeter.com — Turn 2 Foundation — Factsheet". Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ Ian O'Connor, For Yanks' Jeter, life is beautiful, Westchester Journal News, October 26, 1999. Accessed 17 May 2008.
- ^ http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/803159-sharlee-jeter-dr-charles-jeter-dorothy-jeter-derek-jeter-sister-mom-and-dad-photos/
- ^ Turn 2 Us - Derek Jeter Gives Kids Someone to Turn 2 MLB.com
- ^ a b "DerekJeter.com — Turn 2 Foundation — Overview". Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ Turn 2 Foundation Mission Statement MLB.com
- ^ {{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/players/jeter_derek/turn2/overview.jsp
- Jack Curry, Baseball: Doing a Good Turn, The New York Times, December 24, 1997. Accessed 17 May 2008.
- Marc Topkin, Celebrities help Jeter support area groups, St. Petersburg Times, January 20, 2004. Accessed 17 May 2008.
- Marc Topkin, Jeter sponsors new program for teenagers, St. Petersburg Times, January 29, 2008. Accessed 17 May 2008.
External links
- Turn 2 Foundation Official site