Brandon Vera - Kids for Truth

Brandon “The Truth” Vera has announced the start of a new non-profit program to benefit Kids in the Chula Vista/San Diego area; Kids for Truth, an Athletes for Education (AFE) program.

AFE is a San Diego based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization composed of current and former athletes, entertainers, business and community leaders.

Brandon , a light heavyweight in the UFC is looking not only to be the next big thing in the octagon but also to give back to the community that supports him. Brandon's after-school program will reward youth from surrounding middle schools with the opportunity to participate in his activity based life skills and team building programs to improve self esteem, self confidence while increasing character and incorporating community service projects.

Here is how the program works:

Students that would like to participate in Brandon's after-school program will be chosen by their teachers upon meeting the following criteria:

• Achieve and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA (2.0 on a six month probation)
• Letter of approval from their parents requesting to have their child participate in the program
• Letter of recommendation from their teacher and/or community leader
• Must participate in at least 8 hours of Community Service a month (Mentors at Gym will provide these opportunities)

Students will meet at Alliance Gym three times a week (Mon, Wed and Fri) immediately after school. They will receive a healthy snack, complete their homework with help of volunteer tutors and participate in a training session before they are released to their parents or guardians. The kids along with their parents will participate in community service projects throughout the Chula Vista/ San Diego County area to fulfill their task of 10 - 12 hours a month. 

Brandon is looking forward to making a positive impact on the lives of the students, and hopes that other MMA and local celebrities and superstars follow in his footsteps and give back to our youth.

“Sometimes all you get is a split second to change a child's life… and just like that, a light switch goes on, and their life is changed forever…”

-Brandon Vera

For more information on Brandon's program, sponsorship opportunities, and how to get your school involved, please contact Athletes for Education at (619) 583-4955. 

Want to help support Kids for Truth? Please visit the Web site for Celebritees and pick up one of Brandon's "Truth" shirts. 25 percent of all the proceeds of these shirts will support Kids for Truth.