Semaj J. Morgan
President
President, Treasurer & Director of General Operations
Semaj J. Morgan FoundationLove, Care,
Love, Care,
Give, and Share.
A community-driven foundation showing up for Detroit-area families year-round — through mentorship, meals, celebrations, and the programs that change trajectories.
2,000+
Turkeys a year
800+
Youth in 2026
Year
-round outreach
Founder
Semaj J. Morgan
Summer 2026
100% free for families
DiscoverWorks™
A 5-week summer built for confidence, creativity, and community.
A five-week, fully-funded summer experience serving 800+ youth while creating meaningful summer employment for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community staff.
Sign up your childFree · Grades 1st–10th
100% Free for Families
June 22 – July 27, 2026
Program hours 8AM – 5PM • Grant Recipient Program
LiteracyMathArts & CraftsSTEMeSportsMedia & Podcasting
Dates
June 22 – July 27, 2026
Five weeks of discovery, learning & joy.
Hours
8AM – 5PM, Mon–Fri
Full-day enrichment & supervised care.
Grades served
Rising 1st – 6th · 9th & 10th
Tailored programming by age group.
Program locations
Chosen Generations
2326 E. Seven Mile, Detroit, MI
Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
MAG Childcare & Learning
21999 Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Al Wali Montessori Center
12845 Conant, Detroit, MI 48212
Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Solid Foundations
31500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills 48334
Rising 9th & 10th
Made possible by
Main DiscoverWorks™ Program Partners
DiscoverWorks™ 2026 is powered by the generosity and belief of these extraordinary partners.
Official Main Partner
Powering the promise.
Proud to partner with Walmart — fueling community, opportunity, and impact across Metro Detroit.
Official Gear
DiscoverWorks™ 2026 Tee
Every student suits up — part of the shared energy of belonging.
Official Food Partners
Feeding every discovery.
Proud to partner with these brands to nourish every young learner, every day.
LiteracyMathArts & CraftsSTEMeSportsMedia & PodcastingFitnessField TripsAttendance IncentivesEnd-of-Summer Ice Cream SocialLiteracyMathArts & CraftsSTEMeSportsMedia & PodcastingFitnessField TripsAttendance IncentivesEnd-of-Summer Ice Cream Social
Since 2023
A community-driven movement.
About the Foundation
Built in response to what Semaj witnessed growing up.
Established in 2023, the Semaj J. Morgan Foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to giving back year-round to families and youth in need. Founded by student-athlete Semaj Morgan, the foundation was created in direct response to the needs he saw growing up in his community.
Working alongside his parents, Semaj Morgan Sr. and Erika Morgan, the foundation is rooted in compassion, support, and opportunity — a year-round promise to the community that raised him.
Mentor
Walking alongside young people with steady guidance, real conversations, and the wisdom of lived experience.
Leader
Setting the example — building programs that put community first and prove what's possible when belief meets action.
Role Model
A reflection of what faith, hard work, and giving back can look like for the next generation of changemakers.
Meet the Founder
Semaj Morgan — athlete, philanthropist, son of service.
2024 National ChampionSenior Wide Receiver, UCLANIL Philanthropist
Semaj Morgan is a senior student-athlete at UCLA, where he plays wide receiver for the university's football team. A 2024 National Champion during his collegiate career, Semaj has made an impact both on and off the field.
More than an athlete, Semaj is a dedicated philanthropist who uses his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings to give back and create meaningful change. That commitment to service led to the founding of the Semaj J. Morgan Foundation, which supports families, youth, and underserved communities year-round.
As he completes his final year at UCLA, Semaj is preparing for the next chapter of his journey — pursuing a professional football career while continuing to expand his impact through philanthropy.
Love, Care, Give, and Share.
The four-word creed behind every program, every event, every turkey delivered, every birthday celebrated.
2024
National Champion
2024 National Champion · Michigan · Beat · Everybody
Straight from Semaj
A message from the Founder.
A few words from Semaj on why the foundation exists, who it serves, and what's coming next.
Watch the message
Board of Directors
The people behind the promise.
Steady leadership from a team united by service, accountability, and love for the community.
Kimberly McLaurin
Secretary
Secretary
Darryl Bingham
Athletics & Student Relations
Director of Athletics & Student Relations
Elliott Oldham
Operations
Director of Operations
Donovan Jackson
Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
Erika Morgan
Legal Affairs
Director of Legal Affairs
Nefertiti Matthews
Character Development
Director of Character Development
Shelltoni Hunter
Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Programs & ImpactShowing up
Showing up
all 12 months.
Since 2023, the foundation has run year-round initiatives built on one idea: community isn't a season — it's a promise.
Year-round
Family Support
Standing with families who have lost children to gun violence or illness — with care, resources, and a community that refuses to let them grieve alone.
Year-round
Big Brother
Unforgettable birthdays for children who have lost one or both parents — because every kid deserves a day that feels like it was made just for them.
August
Back-to-School Backpacks
Backpacks stuffed with supplies for Detroit-area students so they walk into the first day of school ready, confident, and seen.
November
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Over 2,000 turkeys delivered annually to families in need — a warm meal, a full table, a reminder that the community shows up.
December
Holiday Toy Giveaways
Toys, joy, and the magic of the season for children across the community — no child left without a gift on their list.
June – July 2026
DiscoverWorks™ Program
Our flagship 5-week summer program serving 800+ youth while creating summer jobs for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community staff.
2,000+
Turkeys / year
800+
Youth in 2026
12
Months of outreach
2023
Founded
1,000+
Hot meals served
2,000+
Bags of food
Moments of Impact
The smiles, in their faces.
Small moments, big meaning — a scroll through the families, kids, and community the foundation shows up for.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar.
Come spend time with the foundation — at fundraisers, family days, and community moments built to bring people together.
JUN
27
MVP Camp with Semaj J. Morgan
June 27, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
27385 W. Outer Drive • Detroit, MI 48229
4th Annual Football Camp
Get detailsAUG
15
Third Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
August 15, 2026
TBD
TBD
Backpacks, school supplies, snacks, and music — to send Detroit-area students into the school year ready and seen.
Get detailsOur Partners
Powered by partnership.
We're grateful to the organizations walking with us — locations, funders, employers, and friends.
Michigan Influence
Main Program Partners
Location & Community Partners
Walmart
Official Main Partner
Chosen Generations
Location Partner
MAG Childcare & Learning Center
Location Partner
Al Wali Montessori Center
Location Partner
Solid Foundations Tutoring
Location Partner
Sweet Peas Early Childhood
Location Partner
Kelley Cawthorne
Community Partner
The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley
Community Partner
Young Detroiter Sport
Community Partner
Motor City Driving Academy
Drivers Training Partner
Community Outreach Leadership Training & Support
Community Partner
GOD Knows LLC
Community Partner
Big Smile Dental Mobile
Community Partner
Detroit River International Wildlife Refugee
Community Partner
National Wildlife Refuge System
Community Partner
Athlazon
Community Partner
Good Guys
Community Partner
NC
Naked Capital
Community Partner
Ecorse Public Schools
Community Partner
Battle
Community Partner
Partner with us
Let's build the next generation together.
Official Sponsors
Official Sponsors
Our work is possible because of generous sponsors who believe in year-round community impact.
Interested in sponsoring a program, a location, or a season? Reach out →
Get Involved
Three ways to step in.
Every hour, every partnership, every conversation multiplies into opportunity for a young person.
Donate
Support the mission.
Scan a QR code to send a secure donation directly to the foundation. Every dollar funds backpacks, birthdays, turkeys, toys, and the DiscoverWorks™ program.
Tax-deductible giving coming soon — we'll share an EIN once filings are complete.
Cash AppOpen Cash App
Zelle
Reach out
Tell us how you'd like to help.
Local 4 News
Drop us a line and a member of our team will follow up within two business days.
Email: contact@semajmorgan.org
Office: Farmington Hills, Michigan