Two-time NBA All-Star; former captain of the New York Knicks; national spokesperson for the National Fatherhood Initiative; businessman and philanthropist.

Causes – Strengthening Families through Engaged Fatherhood; Economic Development through Entrepreneurship

Program Achievements –

• Developed the “Father Knows Best” Basketball Retreat that supports father-son and mentor-mentee relationships in New York, Detroit and Atlanta; serving more than 1,000 participants since 2004


• Established the Business Education & Development Program serving aspiring entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 25 in New York City and New Orleans; serving more than 125 aspiring entrepreneurs since 2007


• Visit www.AllanHoustonFoundation.org for more information

Support Areas – The Admiral Center is providing technical assistance to Allan’s programs in their national expansion to cities across the country and long-term funding strategies to support their ongoing growth and development