OUR MISSION
As a leader on and off the court, Shane Battier firmly believes that the best way for young people to positively impact their future is through higher education.
The Battier Take Charge Foundation, established by Shane and his wife Heidi, is dedicated to providing resources for the development and education of underserved youth and teens.
With focus in Miami, Detroit, Houston and now Camden, NJ, the Battiers’ charge is to encourage and inspire a new generation of potential leaders through educational opportunities and the cultivation of effective leadership skills.
We carry out this mission through the following dynamic programs:
Our Team
As the Founder of Take Charge, Shane is actively involved in our daily operations, and is proud to take on an active mentoring role with the scholars in our programs.
Heidi has dedicated herself to helping young leaders, through her work in education and volunteer positions with youth-focused organizations. Take Charge has become her passion – one she juggles while raising her two children.
Newell’s experience, drive, and ability to connect with people are qualities that make her so successful as the Executive Director of Take Charge. She’s been at the helm since day one, and epitomizes the foundation’s motto of “Do Well. Do Good."
Beth joined the Take Charge Team after developing a connection with our mission as a volunteer, and has helped us grow our programs to what they are today.
Our Academic and Community Partners
We are proud to partner with the following outstanding organizations to provide academic resources and opportunities to our scholars:
We are committed to supporting our Scholars through their college years and beyond.
This commitment drives results - 95% of our Battier Scholars have received their Bachelor’s Degree, and many have gone on to pursue graduate studies.
