ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
The R.A.C.E. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a caring community and championing dignity for all. We actively work to create a lasting, positive impact for underserved children, youth, and families throughout the Greater Birmingham area.
Our mission is to elevate the quality of life for our community through holistic support—spanning food security, life skills, leadership training, and foundational education like reading, coding, and after-school tutoring. Our work is deeply rooted in three core values:
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Respect: For yourself and for others.
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Community Service: Standing up for your neighbors.
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Personal Responsibility: Practicing self-love, accountability, and action to remain true to who you are.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a world where all children, youth, and their families, no matter race, social, or economic status have the same opportunities of adequate nutrition, knowledge, and exposure needed to maximize their unique abilities, achieving a purposeful, and productive future.
VALUES
We focus on the family’s well-being
We gauge our success by community impact
We work with integrity
We are driven by results
We work as a team to tackle all challenges
GOALS
Our overarching goal is to provide holistic support, empowerment, and programming that develops disadvantaged children and youth into productive, self-reliant, responsible, productive citizens and community leaders.
OUR TEAM
While Michael's vision set the foundation, it's our incredible team that keeps the momentum going. Together, we are committed to providing the resources, guidance, and support our youth need to thrive. Meet the team driving the mission of The R.A.C.E. Foundation forward.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Michael Jackson Sr. is a Birmingham native and University of Miami Alumnus. Michael was born is Frankfurt, Germany and lived abroad and in Seattle, Washington until the age 5. Michael relocated to the Birmingham area where he has amazing family ties.
He attended and played basketball for Glenn Iris Elementary School and was a part of the Police Athletic Team. Michael was a member of the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club where he participated in soccer and football. He began to grow academically and professional while attending Berry Middle School and Spain Park High School.
Michael is a graduated of A.H. Parker High School. Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration in School of Kinesiology from the University of Miami. Michael continues to give back with his time and resources to those who poured into him. He possesses creativity and a zeal for the youth and their families.
Michael’s primary focus is helping underprivileged and underserved communities and families experiencing food insecurity. He easily connects with the children that he meets instantly putting them and everyone else around him at ease while making a positive impact on youth in the Birmingham community. Michael’s message centers around hope, health, wellness and the importance of education.
“With God All things are possible” Matthew 19:26
Michael A. Jackson Sr