Established in 2005, The Carmelo Anthony Foundation is the vehicle by which Carmelo and his family give back to the community through a variety of outreach programs and donations. The Foundation's mission is to invest in programs, leaders and community organizations that empower and provide opportunities for underserved kids and families in Carmelo’s home communities.
On Friday, November 21st, The Carmelo Anthony Foundation provided complete Thanksgiving dinners for roughly 400 underserved families living in Baltimore, Md. During the Foundation’s 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day of Sharing, each family received a turkey, beverages, rolls, a box of non-perishable food items and a personal care box that included items such as soap, deodorant, etc. The event took place at Robert C. Marshall Center in Baltimore, Md. Carmelo grew up playing basketball and participating in other programs at Robert C. Marshall as the facility served as his neighborhood rec. center for 14 years.
Families also wrote personal messages to Carmelo on large posters that were on display at the center. Since the event’s inception, more than 1,000 families in Baltimore City have received a nourishing and comforting Thanksgiving dinner thanks to The Carmelo Anthony Foundation.
This annual event is an important piece of Carmelo’s commitment to positively impacting his hometown of Baltimore. His mother, Miss Mary, serves as the driving force behind this event and was on hand to distribute the turkeys and packages to each family. The Foundation thanks Downtown Locker Room, Feed The Children, H&S Bakery and Miller’s Minuteman Press for their support of the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day of Sharing.
In addition to his status as a superstar on the basketball court, Carmelo excels off the court in his efforts to improve communities and positively impact the way of life for disadvantaged children and families through his philanthropic efforts. The Giving Back Fund is the premier philanthropic resource for the sports and entertainment communities. In 2006, the organization named Carmelo eighth on a list of 30 celebrity philanthropists in America in their “The Giving Back 30” report. He was the only basketball player on this list, and was joined in the top tier by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Tiger Woods. Carmelo was recognized for making charitable donations in excess of $4 million for projects in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland and Syracuse, New York.
