Jabaal Sheard Foundation
Through his foundation, Jabaal serves single-parent households and at-risk youth in diverse communities. Hosting youth camps, his goal is to motivate, involve, and engage kids in positive activities, keeping them away from the potential troubles that can arise during summer breaks. The foundation’s efforts also showcase career opportunities from fashion to law enforcement, inspiring youth to explore their passions beyond sports. Since its 2017 inception, the foundation has been instrumental in building resilience, fostering motivation, and providing incentives to empower historically underserved youth towards brighter futures.
Conquering Kili
Always wanting to be a part of The Chris Long Foundation, Jabaal joined the Waterboys’ 2023 Conquering Kili class, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds and shed light on the rampant water insecurities within East African communities. The journey pushed him in ways he never expected, overcoming his fear of heights, sleeping in a tent for the first time, and adjusting to the altitude were extremely difficult. Despite the challenges, he enjoyed spending time with students in the area, planting a tree for each climber, and going on a Tanzanian safari. The experience brought out the competitiveness within and helped provide life-sustaining drinking water to communities in need.
