What We Do
As a firm believer in social responsibility, Mateen Cleaves launched the 1 Goal 1 Passion initiative in 2013 as a tribute to his mother, Frances Cleaves. This non-profit effort is geared to bettering Michigan neighborhoods and communities. The initiative is focused on the youth and it encourages them to use their talents to influence others in the communities to give back. 1 Goal 1 Passion provides the necessary tools for every camp-goer to ensure success in not only sports but also education. Since its' inception, 1 Goal 1 Passion has evolved into a handful of events throughout the year: the Summer Basketball Camps which serves over 1,000 kids in Michigan, Books & Basketball which is designed to encourage kids to read more, and lastly Hope 4 The Holidays, which was created to provide gifts, toys, and resources to needy families during the winter. Mateen’s overall mission is to empower children of all ages to dream big, set goals, and work hard towards success.
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