Charleston County Department of Public Safety

The Charleston County Department of Public Safety partners with the DAE Foundation to bring the lowcountry community our event, Safety DAE. The mission of our partnership is to help educate student-athletes and raise awareness about PUBLIC SAFETY. We are also creating open forums for discussions, developing action groups for continued safety initiatives and designing career paths in our community.

We are excited to be partnering with the Charleston County Government Public Safety and want to thank them for coming on board! Their expertise will be extremely beneficial for our young attendees as they will have the opportunity to learn about CPR, what to do in the case of a natural disaster, and more.

St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground

DAE Foundation is teaming up with St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground to bring Basketball Basics 101 & 102 to the Charleston community. These team skill development classes will begin June 25th. The DAE Foundation will be developing and conducting basketball programs for kids ages seven to twelve. We are excited about this opportunity and expect sessions will fill up quickly. Registration is now open!

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy

At Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, we offer a blended learning model that allows students to work in person and from home at their own pace. With flexible on-site hours, students focus on one course at a time and can complete coursework around their schedule. When working from home, students can receive remote support to help keep them on track in their courses. Our unique approach meets each student where they are and provides them the support they need. Let’s discover your future together.

National Land Realty

Thank you to National Land Realty for becoming a Safety DAE Full Court Sponsor! We appreciate this organization’s commitment to supporting our lowcountry community event.

National Land Realty is a national real estate brokerage firm with a local home in Charleston SC. As a full service real estate brokerage company, they specialize in farm, ranch, hunting, wildlife, timber, country, waterfront, and recreational land across the country. Through their commitment to their communities, National Land Realty created the NLR Cares program. Their goal with this program is to give back to their employees, individuals in their communities, and those organizations that have been created to serve them.

Rick Barry – Basketball Hall of Fame & NBA Top 50

“Having recently learned of Jermel President’s Oatmeal Recipe Program for basketball, I am giving my endorsement to Jermel, the DAE Foundation and this outstanding program.”

Kids on Point

Thank you to our first Free Throw Safety DAE Sponsor, Kids On Point! Kids on Point plays a crucial role in the Charleston community. Their mission is to create a world where all kids thrive. Kids on Point helps students in under-resourced lowcountry neighborhoods by providing year-round programming that improves participants’ school attendance, academic performance, and likelihood of higher education enrollment. Wow! Talk about a great cause!!

Chick-fil-a

Thank you to our first Free Throw Safety DAE Sponsor, Chick-fil-a Dorchester Road! Chick-fil-a will be providing food for the DAE Foundation’s upcoming event, Safety DAE. Student-athletes and their families will be well nourished for the Jermel President Free Throw Contest!

The Alley Charleston

The Alley, a downtown Charleston entertainment venue and sports bar, will celebrate it’s 10 year anniversary this Thursday – a rare feat in todays hospitality industry. The retro-themed venue, a former reclaimed liquor distribution warehouse, opened on November 17th, 2012. The establishment features eight bowling lanes, three separate bars serving craft beer, spirits and wine, a full kitchen with unique American classics, a classic arcade, two 161″ projection screens and multiple TVs. After opening, The Alley quickly became a hot spot for watching games, enjoying food, drinks and fun with friends.

Over the years, the establishment has come to be known for giving back to Charleston community hosting a multitude of charity fundraisers and supporting a vast number of local non-profits, including the DAE Foundation. The Alley is a staple for hosting corporate and group outings in their multiple private event spaces. The business is known as a true community leader that caters to all ages and demographics. The Alley is open six days a week and features unique and affordable daily specials and continues to be a favorite of sports fans and fun-seekers alike. Give The Alley a follow on Instagram to stay up to date on their upcoming events and promotions @thealleychas.

Brittany E. Haynes – BEHs Entertainment

Brittany Haynes is the video editor on Jermel President’s postproduction team. Brittany pieces together the work of art Jermel demonstrates through training and informational videos. To view some of Ms. Haynes’ work, you can go to www.vimeo.com/brittanyhaynes.

Ashley Oxford – Social Media Marketing Queen

Ashley Oxford is the social media queen on the Jermel President marketing team, helping Jermel extend his reach and following using social media marketing.

Jennifer Buddin

Jennifer Buddin provides communication and organizational development support. She is the owner of EBW LLC as well as a comedy improviser at Theatre 99 in Charleston, SC.

Jess Hibbeln

My name is Jess, and I am the Head Trainer at Golds Gym in North Charleston. My love for coaching and training stems back to my adolescence where I was a three sport high school athlete, volleyball, basketball, and softball. This led me to a Volleyball and Softball scholarship in my hometown. I continued my journey through 4 years of college and knew almost immediately that I wasn’t done. I started personal training with young athletes and adults in 2010 as well as training to play semiprofessional beach volleyball. Through two career ending injuries, my passion changed. I knew competing was no longer in the cards, but helping others train for, prevent, and rehab gave me a whole new love in my life.

It was then I began working with kids throughout my community as a Head Volleyball Coach/Head Club Volleyball coach for 8 years with kids ranging from 6 to 18 years old.

I want to see the children in our community grow and reach their goals as athletes and as young adults. My goal is to enhance their lives through positive motivation, hard work, and learning how their bodies work most efficiently, all while enjoying the process.