Devin Booker’s Starting Five initiative extends support to neurodivergent children and underserved communities through initiatives such as renovating basketball courts, offering dental care, and sponsoring back-to-school clothing drives.
Since making a $2.5 million commitment in 2019, Devin Booker has remained steadfast in his dedication to enhancing the well-being of youth and families facing adversity. Launched in the same year, the “Devin Booker Starting Five” program selects five local nonprofit organizations annually, awarding each with a $100,000 grant to further their efforts in improving the lives of those in need across Arizona.
Devin Booker hosts the annual Devin Booker Charity Tournament, a charity golf outing benefiting Devin Booker’s Starting Five initiative. The Devin Booker Starting Five Grant Recipients include:
2022
Back to School Clothing DriveHomeward BoundPositive Coaching Alliance ArizonaRonald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern ArizonaThe Be Kind People Project
2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central ArizonaBoys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine CouncilLights, Camera, Discover Valley of the Sun YMCA
2020
Arizona Autism UnitedCentral Arizona Shelter ServicesElevate PhoenixGAP MinistriesYMCA of Southern Arizona
2019
Ability 360Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietySouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterSpecial Olympics ArizonaUMOM New Day Centers
Other programmatic activities include: donating funds and volunteering assistance for back-to-school clothing drives, and providing dental care for Special Olympic Athletes.
