• Helping the Community Thrive

    By Giving the Children a Safe Space to Play

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  • Nurturing the Minds

    Of the Youth for Growth

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The GWSF Way

Our Mission

Youth Development Organization in Paducah, KY

The George Wilson Safety Foundation's mission is to Save Adolescents From the Everyday Trials of Youth by using life skills as a tool to educate youth on how to survive in different environments. Through programs such as the Leadership Retreat, Sports Fest Football & Fitness Camp, That's Life After-School Program, Sprouts Community Garden, and the Community Health and AG Family Fun Day.


The George Wilson S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation has impacted the lives of over 60,000 students within the Buffalo, NY; Nashville, TN; and Paducah, KY school systems since its inception in 2010. The George Wilson SAFETY Foundation takes great pride in demonstrating compassion and a pillar of courage and strength in the Western Kentucky Region.

60,000

Students Impacted

3,450

Families Impacted

4,510

Students Mentored

What We Do

Program Overview

Leadership Retreat

The two-day retreat will consist of breakout sessions and sporting activities designed to build the true leader within.

Community Health & AG Day

The annual family fun event provides free health screenings and education resources about health & wellness to McCracken County residents and the surrounding area.

Summer Camp Program

The summer program provides free activities and feeding programs to students within the local Paducah, KY housing community.

That's Life Mentorship Program

The That's Life Program is a character education program designed to improve students' academic achievement & career development in 9th to 12th Grade.

SPROUT: Community Garden

A full-service produce community garden, serving families and businesses in McCracken County and the surrounding areas.

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