Posted on January 21st, 2023

Literacy is the bedrock upon which a child's educational journey is built. It's not merely about deciphering words on a page; it's about unlocking a world of knowledge, imagination, and endless possibilities. At the Wade Smith …

Posted on January 28, 2019

The Wade Smith Foundation is a PROUD supporter of the Lake Highlands YMCA Safety Around Water initiative, which helps to address a critical safety issue among African American and Hispanic children by providing swimming lessons at …

Posted on December 12, 2018

PROUD #WSF MOMENT

One of our very first #SmittysScholars @dxmayon44 of Lamar High School, graduated from The University of Houston in May of 2018. Derek sent us the following update:

“I am emailing you today to express my appreciation …

Posted on August 18, 2018

Over 100 children gathered at Moody Park for the 2nd Annual Houston Smitty’s Day at the Park. Presented by the Wade Smith Foundation in partnership with Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Telemundo, the …

Posted on March 30, 2018

The 7th Annual Wade Smith Foundation Charity Weekend is returning May 12, 2018!  Each year, our founder, Wade Smith, celebrates his birthday by giving back to the Lake Highlands community through education, fun, football and philanthropy. …

Posted on February 10, 2018

We were honored that the Wade Smith Foundation Board of Directors were able to present awards to the 2017-18 Houston Area Scholarship Recipients, at the 8th Annual PCA-Houston Scholarship & Awards Banquet!

Nicole Giron-Quintanilla, …

Posted on October 28, 2017

Our founder and executive director, Wade Smith, in partnership with YWCA Houston, hosted a school supply drive for elementary through high school students in Houston’s 3rd Ward (which included over 50 children in CPS) that were affected …

Posted on September 7, 2017

The Wade Smith FoundationTM is partnering with YWCA of Houston! Volunteers are needed to assist WSF and the YWCA of Houston in our relief efforts! The YWCA of Houston, along with our community partners are having a Harvey School …

Posted on April 17, 2017

Houston was overflowing with celebrity parties and charity events with Super Bowl LI taking over the city. The Bulls and Blackjack Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Night was a gala charity event held at a private mansion in River Oaks …

Posted on October 10, 2016

Thanks to the many friends and supporters who attended our Bedtime Stories fundraiser on September 30 at Clé Houston. We had an incredible turnout for this poolside extravaganza, and are grateful to the many generous attendees who …

Posted on July 21, 2016

The 5th Annual Wade Smith Foundation Charity Weekend is finally here!  Each year, our founder, Wade Smith, celebrates his birthday by giving back to the Lake Highlands community through two days of education, fun, football and philanthropy. …

Posted on July 13, 2016

Announcing the 2015-2016 Smitty’s ScholarsTM

Posted on December 21, 2015

As we step into 2016, we would like to take a moment to reflect on all the great things that happened with the Wade Smith Foundation this past year.  Please enjoy photos from our annual WSF charity weekend, Top Golf fundraiser and …

Posted on November 12, 2015

WSF had a spook-tacular time at C. Martinez Elementary in Houston, Texas for our October Reading with the Pros. The students were so excited to see our founder, Wade Smith,  with current and former NFL/CFL players, a former USA Track …