Dwight Howard Charity Work, Events and Causes

Dwight Howard plays NBA basketball for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.

In November 2009, he was named one of the 10 finalists for the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, which awards athletes for their charitable work.

Howard established the Dwight D. Howard Foundation in 2004 to provide scholarships for students who want to attend his alma mater, Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, and grants to Lovell Elementary School and Memorial Middle School in Orlando, Florida. The Foundation also organizes summer basketball camps for boys and girls, and together with high school and college coaches and players, fellow NBA players are invited to be on hand at the camp.