The JT Dorsey Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services to at risk youth and their families in the areas of education and wellness.  Our goal is to nurture and educate children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Rebels FC of the JT Dorsey Foundation

JT started working with girls from HBG School District at Sci-tech High School on April 16th, 2008. There are currently have 37 girls in the program from grades 9th through 12th. The Girls practice with former Lebanon Valley standout Christine Schmidt (Wenger) on Monday's and Friday's from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the William Penn field in Harrisburg and receive educational training from JT Dorsey on Wednesday's from 12:30pm to 2pm. The training consists of goal setting, obesity prevention, nutrition education, decreasing risky behaviors, coach education, and mentoring.  The players will be working on public service projects as well as become mentors and youth coaches for the Harrisburg Park and Rec soccer program.

The program is a pilot program and is looking for support from the community. The girls will be running a fundraising event on May 31st 2008 at the Harrisburg City Islander game to raise money to support their program. CPYSL has been a great supporter of the program and has helped the Foundation provide great soccer opportunies for the players.

Donations

Please donate today to help Harrisburg youth develop the life skills they need to succeed.

(The JT Dorsey Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible)