The Matt Boczar Foundation
About the Foundation
In 2016 The Clarkston Player’s Association was founded with the mission of funding Pay-to Participate fees for football players at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Michigan. The founding members were on Clarkston’s two-time State Championship Football team and knew first hand the positive effects of athletic participation including improved health, grades, social connections and self-esteem, and hoped to have future young athletes benefit from these same effects.
In March 2020, after the sudden passing of founding member Matt Boczar, the board resolved to change the name to The Matt Boczar Foundation, carrying on his selfless spirit of helping those in need.
On our fundraising journey, we have learned that research shows that only 30% of economically challenged students play a sport because of related costs https://ihpi.umich.edu/news/pay-play-keeping-kids-sidelines, especially those at lower grade levels. With the help of physical education teachers and coaches, we have helped multiple athletes in the Clarkston Community including those participating in flag football and hockey. Going forward, we will continue to reach out to the community to find young athletes that could benefit from our support, regardless of their gender or the sport they choose to play.
We look forward to many years of growth and giving support to young athletes in the Clarkston Community. If you are interested in donating, partnering or volunteering with us, please contact us at themattboczarfoundation@gmail.com.
Donate
Interested in donating? Either scan the QR code or CLICK HERE and be redirected to the Matt Boczar Foundation Paypal where you can donate via PayPal, debit, or credit card. Your generous contribution will go towards making an impact on the lives of student athletes at Clarkston High School. Together, we can work towards funding all students needing assistance in order to play on Clarkston's sports teams and provide them with the necessary equipment to keep them safe.
The Matt Boczar Foundation is a certified 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization registered in Michigan. Any monetary donation made to the foundation is a tax- deductible contribution by law. Please keep a copy of your donation for your tax records.
IRS-Employer ID #: 87-2880541
Events
You are invited to join us at Parker's Hilltop Brewery for our 5th annual Euchre Tournament on January 24th at 5:30pm! Each ticket provides admission and participation for one player. Light appetizers provided, additional food and drinks available for purchase. Tournament is limited to 64 total participants. Winning Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 50/50 Raffle, exciting raffle packages & Super Bowl Squares will be available. Don't know how to play? Come anyway--enjoy food & beverage, and fun people!
Join us at Mr. B's Roadhouse for a fun evening of food, drinks, music by Whiskey Business, Kentucky Derby Squares and raffle baskets! No registration or tickets required. Raffle Basket tickets and Kentucky Derby Squares available for purchase online if you can't attend!
Purchase a shirt
Please contact us at themattboczarfoundation@gmail.com to see available shirts and sizes.
Meet the Team
DJ Zezula
President
Marybeth Boczar
Event & Fundraising Chair
Will Scarlett
Marketing
Dayne Rogers
Secretary/Event Planning
Cole Chewins
Volunteer/Finance & Regulatory
Katie Kuhlmann
Marketing
Jack McKillop
Event Planning
Shane Holler
Event Planning
Liz Zezula
Finance & Regulatory Chair
Adrienne Sheline
Marketing
Faryn Scarlett
Event Planning and Fundraising
Tyler Scarlett
Student Athlete Outreach
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
Contact
All donations can be sent to: The Matt Boczar Foundation 5111 Parview Drive Clarkston, MI 48346
