Founder
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Stephen Braggs
About Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation
About the Founder & Our Mission
Breaking the Cycle: From Sports Development to Life Empowerment
The Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation (SBYF) was founded in 2010 to guide young athletes in the greater Austin area, helping them build a path toward professional sports through structured training, mentorship, and development programs. What started with fewer than 100 youth quickly grew into a thriving community of over 1,600 active participants annually.
Stephen Braggs, a former NFL player with over seven years in the league, has dedicated his life to mentoring young people—especially those without stable family support. Some faced homelessness, others were on the verge of making life-altering decisions, but Stephen didn't just mentor from a distance—he opened his home to those who needed stability and a fresh start.
A New Mission: Stability, Opportunity, and a Future Beyond Survival
Through years of mentorship, Stephen witnessed a deeper issue: too many young people age out of foster care or unstable situations with nowhere to turn. Without guidance, they struggle to find housing, secure jobs, and build the skills needed for independence—often leading to homelessness, incarceration, or financial instability.
That's why SBYF is evolving. We are pivoting from youth sports development to providing housing support, career training, and mentorship for transition-age youth and young adults in need. Our mission is clear:
With the right resources, young adults don’t just survive—they thrive.
Join Us in Changing Lives
This next chapter of SBYF is about action, impact, and community support. With your help, we can provide stability, opportunity, and a future beyond survival for vulnerable youth. Your donation, sponsorship, or partnership can help us expand our reach and ensure that no young person has to face the future alone.
About SBYF PROGRAM
Our Mission
Our mission is to help foster youth and young adults build stable, independent futures by providing the housing, skills, and support they need to transition successfully into adulthood. We do this by:
- Providing Safe & Stable Housing – Ensuring youth have a secure place to live, free from the risk of homelessness.
- Offering Career & Life Skil
Our mission is to help foster youth and young adults build stable, independent futures by providing the housing, skills, and support they need to transition successfully into adulthood. We do this by:
- Providing Safe & Stable Housing – Ensuring youth have a secure place to live, free from the risk of homelessness.
- Offering Career & Life Skills Training – Equipping young adults with job readiness, financial literacy, and essential life skills.
- Connecting Youth with Mentorship & Guidance – Pairing them with dedicated mentors who help rebuild confidence and trust.
- Facilitating Access to Community Resources – Linking youth to vital services that support their long-term growth and success.
Our Approach
We support foster youth and young adults (ages 13-22) by providing life-changing opportunities that promote stability, growth, and a path to independence. Our approach includes:
- Stable Housing & Basic Needs – Connecting youth to safe housing, essential resources, and a secure foundation for their future.
- Mentorship & Guidance – Pairing yout
We support foster youth and young adults (ages 13-22) by providing life-changing opportunities that promote stability, growth, and a path to independence. Our approach includes:
- Stable Housing & Basic Needs – Connecting youth to safe housing, essential resources, and a secure foundation for their future.
- Mentorship & Guidance – Pairing youth with dedicated mentors who help rebuild confidence, trust, and self-worth.
- Career & Life Skills Training – Providing financial literacy, job readiness, and personal development programs to prepare youth for adulthood.
- Community & Resource Connections – Ensuring access to critical support networks, education, and services tailored to each youth’s unique journey.
- A Foundation of Respect & Compassion – Rooted in faith and dignity, we design services that honor each individual’s experiences and strengths.
Our Vision
Our Vision
A future where every foster youth has the support, skills, and stability to transition into independent adulthood with confidence.
- Youth living in safe, secure environments, free from the risk of homelessness.
- Young adults equipped with the resources to pursue education, career opportunities, or entrepreneurship, building a foundation for l
A future where every foster youth has the support, skills, and stability to transition into independent adulthood with confidence.
- Youth living in safe, secure environments, free from the risk of homelessness.
- Young adults equipped with the resources to pursue education, career opportunities, or entrepreneurship, building a foundation for long-term success.
- A community where no young person ages out of care without a support system, ensuring they have the guidance needed to thrive.
Our history
For over two decades, we have made a lasting impact through youth sports and mentorship, empowering young athletes with skills, discipline, and community support.
As our mission evolved, we recognized a greater need—helping foster youth and young adults transition successfully into stable, independent lives. Today, we continue to build on our legacy by providing housing, career training, and life skills development, ensuring every young person has the support they need to thrive.
Our Accomplishments
Since 1998, the Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation has:
- Mentored over 2500 youth, providing guidance, support, and life-changing opportunities.
- Donated over $250,000 to community and nonprofit organizations, investing in programs that uplift young people.
- Awarded grants and scholarships to local youth programs, helping students pursue education, athletics, and personal growth.
Building on this legacy, we are expanding our impact to support foster youth and young adults in their transition to independence—ensuring they have the stability, resources, and mentorship needed to build a successful future.
