Young Masterminds Initiative Recipient of NIKE, Inc.’s 2023 Black Community Commitment Grant
As a grantee of Nike, Inc.’s Black Community Commitment, Camping to Connect is thrilled that our parent company Young Masterminds Initiative joins the third year of this movement to advance equality at the local level in New York City. Thanks to NIKE for celebrating and elevating the work we do, and for their support in 2023.
Young Masterminds Initiative promotes leadership and positive self-awareness by creating unique experiences that teach young men of color about the value of brotherhood, community and the pursuit of excellence using a combination of peer learning, outdoor education and mentorship programs.
The NIKE, Inc. Black Community Commitment began in June 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. NIKE, Inc. committed $40 million over four years, and Jordan Brand and Michael Jordan committed $100 million over 10 years, together investing in and supporting organizations focused on economic empowerment, education innovation and social justice to address racial inequality for the Black community in the U.S.
Today, NIKE, Inc. is announcing $8.9 million in new investments for thir Black Community Commitment portfolio across 53 national and local nonprofit organizations focused on education innovation, economic empowerment and social justice.