ABOUT US

Samuel D.J. Cali Foundation is an 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes to provide scholarships to further the education of high school students who participate in wrestling. In addition The Sam Cali D. J. Cali Foundation will provide to the Vietnam Veterans Association and Homeless Veterans under Project Serve a nationwide charitable organization founded by Sam in his High School Junior Year.

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The Samuel D. J. Cali Foundation was established from the principals of hard-work, determination, dedication, focus, and loyalty. Sam said it best when he said "There are five words to best describe me: hard-working, determined, dedicated, focused and loyal. All of these tie into my school, sports, community service and work. Hard work and dedication because in order to accomplish everything I have up until this point has not been easy, I have had a lot of hardships in my life. I am a first generation student forging the way for future family member. My family has given me my work ethic. My father is a Police Lieutenant and honor and pride is a way of life. We believe in serving and “giving back” to anyone in need. During my recovery for an injury I sustained I decided to become the founder of a nationwide charitable organization. I partnered with the Vietnam Veterans of America to collect and distribute used medical equipment to our homeless veterans. I felt the medical equipment would best serve our treasured veterans instead of a landfill. I will bring my charity and sense of community with me when I attend college and throughout my life."

The Sam D. J. Cali Foundation is dedicated to promoting continuous education for persons who are hard-working, determined, dedicated, focused and have the loyalty it takes to be a wrestler while maintaining brotherhood, sportsmanship, integrity, public service, mentorship and being a role model.