There are four main areas of emphasis for the Taylor Haugen Foundation: 1. The Taylor Haugen Trophy In conjunction with the All Sports Association, the Taylor Haugen Foundation presents the Taylor Haugen Trophy and award to a local athlete. The trophy recognizes faith-based, student athletes who have persevered and dynamically improved in their sport over time and is a community-oriented and respected team player, leader and athlete that lives up to the credo, “Don’t Quit, Never Give Up!” 2. The Taylor Reid Haugen Scholarship Program Two scholarships are offered annually. Taylor was comfortably expressive about his faith in God and showed it through his commitment to volunteer work in his church and community. The Foundation recognizes well-rounded individuals who demonstrate the perseverance to improve themselves in all aspects of their life while enjoying God’s gifts to the fullest, as Taylor did. 3. Taylor Haugen Foundation Youth Corps Started by middle and high school students, the mission is “Youth taking Taylor’s passion for serving others into their communities by lending a hand to those in need and positively impacting the world around them through Christ.” The Youth Corps performs acts of service for under-served people and places in need in our community and throughout the country. Two new Youth Corps groups were created in Virginia and Orlando in 2010. 4. Community Partnerships This area of the foundation allows for support to any other activities, events, people and services not directly identified or covered in the other three areas. The activities supported must still meet the intent of the foundation’s mission as well as with the approval by the Board of Directors, as activities that promote one or more of the following characteristics; Christian faith, athletics, community service, academics and leadership.
