Basketball Camp

Since 2019, the Lonnie Walker IV Foundation’s free annual youth basketball camp has empowered young athletes through skill development, mentorship, and life lessons.

By emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership, the camp helps participants build confidence, make positive choices, and grow into strong leaders both on and off the court.

Lonnie Walker IV greeting campers in red Foundation camp shirts
Girls basketball campers posing together in Foundation camp shirts
A camper lining up a shot during the basketball camp
Campers watching a shot go up during a camp drill
Lonnie Walker IV coaching a young camper on shooting form

Turkeys for Teachers

Since 2020, the Lonnie Walker IV Foundation’s annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway has helped bring holiday meals and hope to families in Reading, PA, and San Antonio, TX.

What began as a community outreach effort has grown into a cherished tradition, providing thousands of families with turkeys and Thanksgiving meal essentials during the holiday season.

Volunteers gathered under the Turkeys for Teachers banner
A volunteer handing out a turkey at the giveaway
A volunteer carrying a box of Thanksgiving meal essentials
Volunteers and families at the Turkeys for Teachers giveaway
A turkey being handed through a car window during the drive-through giveaway

School Giveaways

Education and opportunity go hand in hand. Through school supply giveaways, backpacks, free haircuts, coat and sweatshirt drives, and laptop awards for graduating seniors, the Lonnie Walker IV Foundation helps remove barriers that can stand in the way of success.

By supporting students with both practical resources and encouragement, the Foundation continues its mission of empowering young people to dream bigger, work harder, and build brighter futures.

Lonnie Walker IV greeting a stylist at a free back-to-school haircut event
A graduating senior receiving a laptop award
A graduating senior holding her laptop award
Volunteers and a mascot at a school reading event
Students holding up books at a school reading event

Other Past Events

From holiday toy drives and shoe giveaways to community court dedications and Stop the Violence basketball tournaments, the Lonnie Walker IV Foundation continues to invest in the people and communities that helped shape Lonnie’s journey.

Through fundraisers, pep rallies, golf tournaments, and youth-focused events, the Foundation brings people together, encourages positive choices, and creates opportunities for young people to thrive both on and off the court.

Lonnie Walker IV speaking at the Baer Park community court dedication
Lonnie Walker IV Foundation Los Angeles toy drive benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Lonnie Walker IV greeting a young fan at a community event
Lonnie Walker IV signing a shoe for a young fan
Volunteers sorting donated coats at the Foundation coat drive

Community Appreciation Gala

The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation’s annual appreciation gala is a signature event dedicated to celebrating the individuals, partners, and community leaders who help drive meaningful change throughout the year. This special evening honors those who go above and beyond in service to others, while also highlighting the Foundation’s ongoing impact through its programs and initiatives.

The gala serves as both a moment of recognition and reflection bringing together supporters, families, and community members to celebrate collective progress and the shared commitment to uplifting youth and strengthening communities.

Lonnie Walker IV with honorees at the Community Appreciation Gala
Lonnie Walker IV presenting an award at the Community Appreciation Gala
Lonnie Walker IV presenting a Foundation jersey to gala honorees
Lonnie Walker IV holding a Walker IV number 4 jersey at the gala
A speaker addressing guests at the Community Appreciation Gala