The Cawthorn Underwood Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated to two main  initiatives. One focuses on programs to help prepare at-risk youth to become successful adults and the other assists in the transition of former prisoners into law-abiding members of their communities.

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At Risk Youth  Initiative

The Foundation is dedicated to preparing at-risk youth to become successful adults and productive members of their community. This initiative will focus on the middle school years when children are transforming from childhood to adolescence as we believe that decisions made during pre-teen years are the foundation for each student’s future success.


Reentry Initiative

More than 600,000 inmates in the United States will be released from prison this year. If these inmates can’t find work, or a home, or help, they are much more likely to commit more crimes and return to prison. That is why it is imperative that individuals, churches, and private organizations work to prepare inmates to live healthy, productive, law-abiding lives. By helping America's prisoners find renewal and hope, we can also help increase public safety and strengthen communities.