Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation
$15k
Raised
5
Charities Helped
9
Events Hosted
100+
Veterans Served
350+
Students Served
30+
Volunteers
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Our Mission
We are dedicated to empowering and serving disabled veterans and disadvantaged student athletes with dignity and respect. We accomplish this by ensuring that disabled veterans, student athletes and their families can obtain helpful resources that benefit them.
*The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as set forth in the pertinent provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or any other federal laws, rules, or regulations governing non-profit organizations.
Armed Forces Merit Award
The Paris Johnson Jr Foundation has been named the 2022 recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award, which is presented annually to an individual or group within the realm of college football that has a military background or makes an impact on the military community.
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Paris Johnson Jr Foundation
P.O. Box 46215
Cincinnati OH 45246-0215
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Inspiring The Next Generation
Paris is creating opportunities for young athletes who don't have opportunities to advance their athletic career and who don't have access to safe equipment.
Our Community
Helping Local Hospitals
Paris touring the Cincinnati VA Hospital and donating funds to the Cincinnati VA Hospital.
Giving Back
Helping Disabled Veterans
Paris met a veteran while touring the hospital. The gentlemen shared that he had to leave high school early to fight in the Vietnam War. He later graduated from Princeton high school; Princeton high school has a program that helps veterans obtain their high school diploma.
Spreading Joy
Providing Gifts to Children in Need
Learn more about the Columbus Dream Center's Christmas Hope Event at columbusdreamcenter.org/holidays
Past Event
Holiday Toy Drive
November 28 - December 5, 2022
The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation will launch its annual Toy Drive on Monday, November 28, 2022. Partners in this initiative include Giant Eagle, Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet and Hometeam Properties, who will have bins located on site from November 28, 2022 thru December 5, 2022. Paris Johnson Jr. will appear at the Giant Eagle Market District in Grandview from 4pm – 5pm on December 5th, where fans who donate toys can get a picture taken with Paris. This inaugural event is a continuation of a series of planned holiday events as part of the Foundation’s Annual Winter Giving Campaign.
The goal of the Toy Drive is to provide holiday cheer to both Veteran and underserved families in our community. With the help of many individuals and companies like Giant Eagle, Hometeam Properties, and Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet, The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation aims to collect new toys, which will be distributed by the Dream Center to the families in need.
Toy donation locations:
- Giant Eagle
All Locations! - Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet
3900 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228 - Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet
700 E Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, OH 43229 - The View on Fifth
1401 Holly Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
If you spot Santa Paris around Columbus snap a pic and use the tag #PJJF
Past Events
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In The News
11.21.2022
Quarterback C.J. Stroud, offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., running backs Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson, and others teamed up with TownHall of Columbus to serve warm meals to those in need.
11.21.2022
Three days until Thanksgiving and five days before The Game, some of Ohio State’s biggest stars spent time giving back to the community on Monday.
10.13.2022
The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation is pleased to be named as a 2022 ReVision Gives Back honoree.
04.25.2021
FBU & US Army All-American Bowl Alumni, Paris Johnson Jr. shares how his foundation is helping in his community.
01.08.2021
As Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr. chases Orlando Pace, he already belongs next to Chase Young: Nathan Baird’s observations
11.25.2020
Johnson and his family are making a difference this Holiday season through his foundation, the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation. The foundation, which is a labor of love for the entire Johnson family, has a couple of winter events planned with many more plans and ideas to deploy in the future.
11.24.2020
Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. talks with the media about the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation, a charitable organization he founded in high school.
11.24.2020
Local football standout's foundation passes out Thanksgiving dinners to families in need.
11.19.2020
The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation: Charitable Organization Created by Ohio State Freshman Takings Its Next Steps This Holiday Season.
11.19.2020
Charitable Organization Created by Ohio State Freshman Takings Its Next Steps This Holiday Season.
11.17.2020
Ohio State freshman offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has a passion for giving back to the community, and therefore has started the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation. The two main reasons Johnson started the foundation are his dedication to helping disabled military veterans and underprivileged youth athletes.
12.01.2019
Ohio State commit Paris Johnson Jr. splits time between his football career and starting his own foundation, the "Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation," which helps young athletes and disabled veterans.
03.14.2018
Meet the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle in 2020 Paris Johnson.
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