The Ernie Sims Big HITS Foundation was founded and established in 2008 by Ernie Sims III, a linebacker with the Detroit Lions. The mission of the foundation is to provide support to community-based organizations that offer services to disadvantaged youth and young adults and assist organizations that support animal humanity. The word “HITS” means, “Helping to Instill Tools for Success”.
The foundation supports community-based organizations that strengthen families, particularly those children and families with the greatest economic need and the least opportunity. The foundation provides assistance in education, recreation, sports, social and spiritual enrichment. It supports programs that foster character building, leadership skills, mentorship, and reinforcement incentives. This in turn will strengthen the entire community.
OUR SERVICES
The Ernie Sims Big HITS Foundation offers
three main priority areas of community support. If you wish for Ernie to appear at your community event, please
click here to download form.
Sports Camps and Recreation Programs
Athletic participation provides countless rewards for youth. Research suggests that creating opportunities for youth to participate in sports can play a key role in the prevention of school dropout and juvenile crime. Sports programs can increase academic achievement, help decrease youth involvement in delinquent behavior and improve youth attitudes about themselves and their future. Sports activities promote teamwork, accountability, technical skills, and enhance social skills.
Educational Programs and Activities
The educational success of youth today will guide the future economic success of our community. Participation in quality educational programs/activities that promote attending post-secondary colleges and institutions can have significant impact on youth accomplishing their full potential. The Ernie Sims Big Hits Foundation hopes to create opportunities to motivate and empower youth to achieve academic excellence and provide opportunities for them to follow and fulfill their dreams.
Humanity for All Animals.
There are many organizations throughout the United States that provide services to reduce the cycles of violence and abuse to animals. The Ernie Sims Big HITS Foundation supports these local animal shelters and non-profit organizations in Tallahassee and Detroit who seek humane treatment and services for all animals. The foundation offers support that reduces animal suffering and cruelty, disaster relief, rescue facilities, direct care, shelters, sanctuaries, educating the public about animal issues, and programs that make a more humane world for all pets and wildlife.
CONTRIBUTIONS
All of the money (100%) donated goes to the foundation to support the program services. Ernie pays for all administrative cost. Please
click here if you would like to make a donation.
Buy the Ernie Sims "Explosive" Tee now.
Click here for more information. All "explosive" shirt sales benefit the Ernie Sims Big Hits Foundation.
