Foundation:
The Kortright Kares Foundation's mission is to uplift and empower underserved student-athletes through a comprehensive approach beyond Athletics. Our primary focus is to provide athletic opportunities and robust education support, mentoring, tutoring, college counseling, and career exploration to ensure their holistic growth and success. By offering tailored support and resources, we aim to equip these talented individuals with the tools to excel academically and achieve their dreams beyond the playing field.
Who We Are:
At The Kortright Kares Foundation, we stand united in our belief that education and athletics can be catalysts for personal growth and positive change. Together with our dedicated team and supporters, we work tirelessly to cultivate leaders who will succeed in their endeavors and leave a profound legacy of empowerment and inspiration in their lives.
We believe that athletics can serve as a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and we are dedicated to providing the support and resources necessary to help our students succeed both on and off the field.
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Our programs are designed to foster the values of character, leadership, and service, instilling in our students a sense of confidence and purpose that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Founder:
Ken Kortright
Business Owner, Ken Kortright State Farm Agency & Founder, Kortright Kares Foundation
Ken Kortright is a successful business owner of the Ken Kortright State Farm Agency in Patchogue, Long Island, where he has built a reputation as a strong supporter of the community and local businesses. In honor of his father, Ken, along with his wife Monica, founded the Kortright Kares Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved student-athletes.
The mission of the Kortright Kares Foundation is to provide opportunities that go beyond athletics, offering robust education support, mentoring, tutoring, college counseling, and career exploration. Ken firmly believes that the combination of education and athletics can be a transformative force, fostering personal growth and leadership in young individuals. Through the foundation, he ensures that these young people are equipped with the tools to succeed in both sports and academics, instilling the confidence and skills necessary for lifelong success.
Ken's dedication to fostering leadership, character, and service in youth is the cornerstone of his work, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and inspiration in the communities he serves.