FOR THE COMMUNITY
Our community events are free to the public and focus on the uplifting and enrichment of youth and families.
WHAT WE DO
Our offerings at ABF include football camps, community events, and digital resources tailored to foster talent and promote academic readiness. With a decade of NFL experience, Allen brings a unique perspective to mentor and guide participants. ABF stands out for its commitment to holistic growth, providing valuable resources both in on-site and remote formats.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING WE OFFER
To be eligible for scholarships, High School Student-Athletes must take the Game Plan for Scholarly Funding Assessment.
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CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP
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THE LEGACY BUILDERS FUND
Making Dreams a Reality Through Shared Knowledge
Annual Free Football Camp
“SOUTHEAST SKILLZ FREE FOOTBALL CAMP”
What started as the first free football camp in McIntosh County has grown to be a day of skill-building, where players from as far as Virginia have traveled to work on performance enhancement strategies, discipline, and teamwork.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT | MUSCLE MEMORY | COMMUNITY BUILDING
Annual Turkey Drive |
“DON’T BE JIVE TURKEY DRIVE”
One of our most rewarding and successful events is our annual turkey drive, where we distribute over 300 turkeys to families before the Thanksgiving holiday. Guests compete for a chance to win a Thanksgiving grocery gift card by saying “Don’t Be Jive Turkey Drive” 5x Fast. It’s hilarious. It’s fun.
We began this effort in 2016, continued through COVID-19. Look for updates on our upcoming turkey drive in 2025!
Back Pack Giveaway
“BACK AT IT BACKPACK GIVEAWAY”
Each year we provide local school kids with new backpacks to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. Each year we give away hundreds of backpacks. We aim to provide backpacks filled with school supplies. If you’d like to help, please contact us to ensure that every child in McIntosh County, GA has the tools they need for success.
Many households in McIntosh County, GA experience food insecurity. This means that they don’t have enough food to lead an active, healthy life. Nearly 60% of families in the county rely on the free and reduced lunch program. There are many reasons why people experience food insecurity including unemployment, poverty, and changes in a families financial circumstances— all factor which lead to inadequate access to food.
Our goal is to continue to offer free community services that help reduce the impact of food insecurity on families.
Lifting up families
Allen Bailey holds a cardboard sign that reads: “FREE 4 KIDS”
Allen Bailey, native of Sapelo Island, Georgia is a former defensive end for the NFL (Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons). Growing up in a small, tight-knit community, Allen Bailey learned early the values of hardwork, commitment and community. These are the values that helped him to achieve a successful NFL career and are also the values that founded this organization.
Since 2012, Allen Bailey has sought to uplift his hometown, ensuring that families in McIntosh County don’t have to go without in times of need.