Giving the Gift of Opportunity in 2019

The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation is thrilled to partner each year with our friends at CIBC World Markets to raise money for organizations that help young people.

This year we are particularly grateful to be able to help 30 well-deserving organizations that are near and dear to our hearts and to our friends’ as well, that help young people overcome obstacles and realize their dreams:

1. Allan Houston Legacy Foundation

2. Mouse, Inc.

3. Fiver Children’s Foundation, Inc.

4. Ghetto Film School

5. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

6. Moving Mountains, Inc.

7. National Dance Institute

8. David Cone Foundation

9. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

10. Catrock Ventures

11. Sojourner Family Peace Center

12. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

13. The New York Opportunity Network

14. Real Dads Network

15. Woodlawn Conservancy, Inc.

16. Mr. October Foundation for Kids

17. Special Olympics

18. San Miguel Academy of Newburgh

19. The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation

20. Chapman University

21. Roundabout Theatre Company

22. Fisk University

23. LIFEbeat

24. The Chris Canty Foundation

25. The Felix Organization

26. Strawberry Ministries

27. Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation

28. Youth Consultation Services

29. Curtis Martin Job Foundation

30. The John Starks Foundatio

MWYF Holiday Party Spreads Cheer to 250 Kids!

Thanks to our friends at Tewksbury Country Club who generously host us each year, this year’s Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Christmas Party spread smiles and cheer to 250 deserving young people from the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Massachusetts.

Selected and invited to attend by their home clubs, our guests were treated to a delicious breakfast, fun games and entertainment by ND Entertainment and face painting by our friend Claire at Fancy Faces of New England.

Over the course of the morning our guests were able to choose a game or toy of their choice that were donated by Hasbro, received a duffel bag of clothing from Soles4Souls, and got brand new winter coats from Operation Warm, who will provide their 3 millionth coat this year to children in need!

After Santa and Mrs. Clause were flown in by helicopter, the grand finale came when we provided gift cards for the kids, and our friends at Acer and Connection IT gave every child at the party brand new Acer Chromebooks!

CIBC Miracle Day 2018

Thanks to celebrity friends and our friends at CIBC World Markets, CIBC Miracle Day was a huge success! We look forward to awarding grants to organizations that help kids throughout the country in the coming weeks! Watch this short recap highlight video.

2017 Celebrity Poker Tournament to benefit The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

Join us at Tewksbury Country Club on Friday, May 19, 2017 for the 2017 Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament! 

Thanks to our sponsors:

Madison Paige Captial

Steel Partners Foundation

Tewksbury Country Club

Budweiser

Tournament details*:
$300 player buy-in: please bring a state-issued photo ID and be prepared to fill out a W9 form if you are lucky enough to make it to the final table and leave with one of our great prizes!

$20,000 in chips to start

20 minute blinds to start

Poker: 7pm - 12am (doors open at 6pm)

$100 spectator tickets

2017 Tournament Prizes:

1st Prize – Indian Motorcycle

2nd Prize – WSOP Seat at Main Event

3rd Prize – Norwegian Poker Cruise

4th Prize – Norwegian Poker Cruise

5th Prize - Foxwoods Poker Tournament and Lodging

6th Prize – One Year Membership at The International

7th Prize - Four Celtics Tickets (two row AA and two row BB) – 2017-2018

8th Prize – Calloway Golf Clubs – Full Set

9th Prize – Home Wine Tasting for 12

10th Prize – Verano Group Six-Person Chef’s Pairing Dinner

Click here to review house rules

*All players and spectators must be 21+ and present a state-issued photo ID to enter. Any prize winners will be asked to fill out necessary tax paperwork on-site before leaving with prizes. The winner of the Indian motorcycle must pick it up from Tewksbury Country Club by 8am on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

Jim, Bob, Brandon and Donnie unveil the 2016 MWYF Celebrity Poker Tournament Trophy