Ben Simmons
What we do
The Ben Simmons Family Foundation is an Australian based charitable organisation that exists to break down the barriers to an equal future.
We know change is needed, and we know change can be hard. We’re here to equalize access in our communities to education, sport, wellness, and technology.
We believe in focused action: we’re prepared to call out inequality when we see it and be unapologetic about changing it. The commitments and projects we support are close to our heart and important to our communities.
We’re here to create the future we want to see.
Values
Be brave
Act with accountability
Lean in
Do it with heart
Focus
Leadership
Community
Advocacy
Education
Our commitments
Helping Hoops
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Our commitments
Helping Hoops
The Ben Simmons Family Foundation is the major funder and supporter of Helping Hoops.
Helping Hoops are a not-for-profit who provide free community based programs that instil values and skills that benefit participants in their everyday lives using basketball as the vehicle.
Through this, Helping Hoops aspire to create stronger, more cohesive communities while working for equality for the next generation of Australians. In 2019 Ben surprised a group of Helping Hoops participants by dropping into their weekly session to playing basketball with them.
Ben was also able to support children in the HH program whilst Melbourne was in COVID lockdown in 2020 facilitating headphones to support home schooling via his partnership with Beats. www.helpinghoops.com.au
The DoMore Project
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The DoMore Project
The DoMore Project is a call to action for all Australians to be allies and commit to act on being more informed, more educated, more engaged in conversation and in turn, create positive change to challenge racism.
The goal of the DoMore project is to amplify the discussion around racism, led by the voices of prominent Australians from all backgrounds.
We want to challenge existing beliefs and raise awareness of the negative impact of racism in all its forms on individuals, the wider community, and how Australians can enact positive change and create a future Australia that is equal for everyone.
In 2021 The DoMore Project will continue under the Ben Simmons Family Foundation, to promote and advocate for positive change to challenge racism www.domoreproject.com.au
Philly Pledge
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Our commitments
Philly Pledge
Ben launched The Philly Pledge in March 2020 to help inform people of verified non-profit organisations in the greater Philadelphia area to support the community in the battle COVID-19. #ThePhillyPledge
Ben rallied many high profile business people, athletics, actors and musicians from Philadelphia to raise over $2 million for Philadbundence and PHL COVID 19.
For many people knowing where to turn and how to help in the current times can be overwhelming and confusing. The Philly Pledge was designed to do the research and found causes that will help positively impact the areas of our community that need it the most during these tough times. www.phillypledge.com.au
Ben Simmons Coats for Kids
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Our commitments
Ben Simmons Coats for Kids
Partnering with Operation Warm Ben Simmons Coats for Kids has been an annual event for schools in Philadelphia since 2018.
Over 3,500 coats have been provided to students in schools across Philadelphia. The gift of a brand new coat empowers children by sparking self confidence, offering warmth but also helping students attend school, socialise with peers and play outside with pride.
In 2020, Ben will again parter with Operation Warm to look to support schools and also other community organisations in Philadelphia with the gift of a coat.