Fourteen21 Cares is a foundation committed to our communities, to provide an environment that enables the growth and development of our youth K-12. Fourteen21 Cares partners with local leaders in education services, community events, youth camps and programs, to create a healthy and safe environment with activities, wellness, learning and social awareness.

RONNIE "ROCKET" HICKMAN

Rocket was born and raised in New Jersey. He started his education in Maplewood/South Orange, NJ. He began his football journey with the Maplewood South Orange Packers Pop Warner program. He also played lacrosse and basketball with Maplewood/South Orange. He attended DePaul Catholic High School where he earned his scholarships and an All-American athlete for both sports.  While in college Rocket and his family started the Fourteen21 Cares foundation to support our youths. Rocket is an Alumni and graduate of The Ohio State, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Science. Rocket is currently a Safety for the Cleveland Browns.

“This is the beginning of my community efforts, I am very excited about this journey, and most importantly, the man that I am becoming.”

Family Statement: We will be forever grateful to the village that has been forged to help him prepare for this moment.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY EVENTS

YOUTH CAMPS & PROGRAMS

Student-athlete PROGRAM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Food and Hygiene Drive

Past EVENTS

A Book and a Ball

Like MotherLike Son

Back to SchoolDrive

Next Gen Camps Hosted by NIke

Natalie Gray Foundation Event

Big Brothers Big Sisters Event

Taquan Roberson Skill Camp

Backpack Drive

Fourteen21 Cares and NJ Scholars joined together to host a drive at South Orange Middle school in South Orange, NJ. The combined organizations were able to give back 200 backpacks and supplies to start the school year off!

Back 2 School Drive

Fourteen21 Cares and Nesbit Cares Family organizations joined together to provide backpacks for the Irvington Golden Knights Football and Cheer Program ages 5-13.

IN THE NEWS

Back 2 School Giveaway Event

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Rocket Hickman Journey

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Next Gen Camps Hosted by Nike

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Meet the team

Ronnie "Rocket" Hickman Jr.

Founder

Hanifah Crawley

Program Director

Tahjanae Johnson

Secretary/Event Committee

Erica Ausborn

Fundraising/Program Development

Ronnie Hickman Sr.

Treasurer/Program Development

Wanda Purcell

Director of Education

CONTACT US

Thank you for your interest in the Fourteen21Cares Foundation. We welcome your inquiry, any questions, comments, or feedback you may have about our organization and vision.

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