Stylez G. White is  as much a businessman as he is a football player, but began his life at the bottom. Born into a poverty-stricken family in Newark,  NJ, Stylez, along with 5 brothers and sisters, grew up in the face of adversity –struggling with homelessness, and then navigating through the foster  care system. Today, White accredits his lucrative football career to a few  good mentors and his ability to convert frustration and hardship into  perseverance and determination.  He started the Better Us Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), as a way to give back and empower kids going  through similar situations today.

The Foundation’s mission is to  strengthen bay area communities and improve the quality of life for underprivileged  children. Funds are raised through a combination of unique signature  events and private donations. The Foundation focuses its funding on  programs and ­ initiatives that provide opportunities to underserved youth.