We often write about the charity of a player and his wife on this site, and Brian waters and his wife Yolanda continue that tradition.
While still with Kansas City, Brian established the Brian Waters 54 Foundation in 2005. The foundation was established to help children and families in need. Because of Brian’s involvement in the community, he was named the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year. The NFL gives the Walter Payton award annually to one player in the league to honor his service off the field, as well as his play on the field. Waters was given $25,000 to provide to his foundation, while the nominee from each of the other 31 teams in the league were given $1,000.
Yolanda, who also happens to be the president of the Brian Waters 54 Foundation was obviously proud of the award, but seemed prouder of the man and motivations behind it:
“Because I know Brian and I know his heart and passion, it’s not an award for him. It’s not about that. Someone could call him right now and say that there is a family in need and I know if it’s possible that he is going to reach out to them and he’s going to help them because he is so passionate about giving back to the community.
Brian and Yolanda were married March 19, 2009. All information points to the fact that do have children, though we’ve been unable to ascertain how many or when they were born. Additionally, we’ve found some information online that Yolanda works with children with special needs in the public school systems, though have found no hard evidence to support that.
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Hello Mrs. Waters. My name is Corine Harris. Brian attended my day care school back in Waxahachie when he was 4 years old. He was bright and intelligent and I always knew he would go very far in life. I have been out of the day care business for a long time. I desire to start up again. I would like for Brian to partner with me so I can touch and inspire boys and girls again with prayer and child development. Thank you so very much and may God bless you and Brian and your family the more.
Sincerely,
Yours in Christ,
Corine Harris
Telephone #972-937-1912
Brian will always have a special place in our hearts in the Waxahachie Community;for he has really made our community so proud in so many ways; as he continue to give back and impact the lives of our children each year thru his generous scholarships and his passion for what happens to our children, he even take the time to make the banquet and personally speak with the children which is more rewarding then the scholarship itself.Brian happens to be a very extraordinary young man with a gaint heart. God has a speacial place in the kingdom for folks like him. May God Continue to rise and shine upon him.
Sharon Levingston
We have started a outreach here in waxahachie which is a non-profit organization with a 501c3 and we are in need of a donation. We have a Early Childhood Education Located on 1415 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. We need computers and Material for the school. Please give me a call at 972-351-7734 so I can tell you more about the outreach that are in our community please contact me.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Hi Mrs. Waters. We met years ago when you lived in Greenville, TX. The purpose for this note is I have a great friend in the Arlington area that has more than 20 years experience working with kids in and affected by gang violence. I feel he would be able to add another great benefit to the families you and Brian serve. I can be contacted by email KLee33SS@aol.com.
Keep being a blessing to those you serve.