Programs
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The Nathaniel Jones Scholarship Fund - Awarded to one local Forsyth County, North Carolina student with a scholarship to Wake Forest University in honor of Paul’s late grandfather.
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CP3 Afterschool Zone - In 2010 The Chris Paul Foundation announced a $1 Million partnership with JP Morgan Chase to launch the CP3 Afterschool Zone in New Orleans. The Afterschool Zone at Kipp Central City Academy provides an enriching afterschool environment for youth to grow and learn. http://gnoafterschool.org/what-we-do/cp3afterschoolzone/
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Admiral Center - The CP3 foundation has partnered with The Admiral Center and NBA Legend David Robinson, to provide an efficient platform for athletes and entertainers to achieve their philanthropic goals through sustainable partnerships. This partnership puts the foundation in the company of other notable philanthropist - Russell Simmons, Eva Longoria Parker, Dave Matthews, Allan Houston, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to a maximize the efforts of its members. http://admiralcenter.org/
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Athlete Fund for Haiti - The CP3 Foundation generously supported the relief efforts of The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti with a donation of $61,616 to help Project Medishare provide medical supplies to the citizens of Haiti after the earthquake of 2010. The total amount was a tribute to his late grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, who died when he was 61 years old. http://amcharities.org/athletes-relief-fund-for-haiti/
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Presidents Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition - Chris was appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 2010. The Council’s mission is to engage, educate and empower all American to adopt a healthy lifestyle. http://www.fitness.gov/
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Winston-Salem Weekend (CPWSW) - In 2006, the CP3 Foundation hosted its inaugural Chris Paul Winston-Salem Weekend, which has grown to be one of the cornerstone initiatives for the foundation. The event is a three-day celebration, bringing the community together to encourage volunteerism and community spirit.
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CP3 Foundation Day of Service - Joined by hundreds of volunteers, Chris and his supporters work on a variety of community service projects to support organizations that service the North Carolina Triad community. The Boys & Girls Club, Meals-on-Wheels, Feed the Children, Special Olympics, Make A Wish Foundation and Hero Box.
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CP3 Celebrity Golf Challenge - An annual celebrity golf outing held at English Turn Country Club in New Orleans, this event brings the golfing community together for a day on the links with celebrity participants.
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Literacy Initiative - In 2009, Chris authored a children’s book “Long Shot: Never Too Small to Dream Big” about his life growing up and set out on a publicity tour to encourage reading around the country. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the book benefit the CP3 Foundation.
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Emergency Preparedness Campaign - The CP3 Foundation partnered with Operation Blessing International, a worldwide humanitarian relief organization, to distribute emergency kits to individuals while helping them prepare for hurricane season in Louisiana.
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Habitat for Humanity - The CP3 Foundation supports Habitat for Humanity in the New Orleans community and most recently in Forsyth County, North Carolina where the foundation sponsored the construction of a new house for a local Winston-Salem family.
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Basketball Court Refurbishment - The CP3 Foundation has refurbished several basketball courts in Chris’ hometown of Winston Salem and rebuilt parks and playgrounds in the New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Holiday Giving - Each year, The Foundation takes hundreds of kids shopping during the holiday to purchase gifts for those you need assistance. In addition to gifts, the Paul family also provides families in the community with Thanksgiving meals each year.
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Make A Wish - The CP3 Foundation annually grants a wish of a child from the Make A Wish Foundation to continue to make their dreams come true. www.wish.org
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Rock the Block with Chris Paul - A partnership with the City of Winston-Salem, NC to host the biggest end of summer street party in downtown Winston-Salem. The Chris Paul Community Stage showcases local R&B, Gospel and Jazz dancers and musicians.
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CP3 Community Worship Service - Chris and his family, annually host a worship service for the community in his hometown of Winston-Salem.
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CP3 Foundation Youth Basketball Clinics - Each summer, Chris hosts a number of free basketball camps and clinics to encourage youth to stay active through exercise. http://www.cp3camps.com/
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Celebrity Bowling Tournament - The Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational is the only PBA endorsed bowling tournament hosted by a professional athlete. The event pairs professional athletes with pro bowlers for a celebrity pro-am which airs annually on ESPN.
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Feed The Children - The CP3 Foundation partners with Feed The Children annually in New Orleans and Winston-Salem to distribute food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals less served in those communities.
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HeroBox - HeroBox is a non-profit organization that supports deployed American service members by providing the physical items and moral support our heroes need while they are away from home. Herobox.org
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Lemonade Day - The CP3 Foundation partnered with National Lemonade Day, a community wide program that fosters entrepreneurship and character development among South Louisiana's youth by supporting them in establishing and operating their own lemonade businesses. http://southlouisiana.lemonadeday.org
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Chris Paul Foundation Golf Classic - Friday, July 1, 2011 English Turn Country Club New Orleans. Download the Brochure.
