Our Purpose
Be A 9th Wonder specializes in mentoring the youth by way of sports skill development, while providing life skills workshops to prepare them for adulthood.
Mission
To develop global citizens by investing in the youth through education, mentorship, life skills training, and sports skill development for the underserved community.
Vision
To create an inclusive culture for the youth fostering hope, perseverance, and self confidence in their everyday lives.
About Us
Be a 9th Wonder specializes in mentoring the youth by way of sports skill development, while providing life skills workshops to prepare them for adulthood.
We’ve traveled the world and want to continue to do so by reaching out to organizations and communities to help inspire their youth. We have camps, clinics, individual skill sessions and small group workouts for boys and girls who are looking to take their game to another level. We are not concerned about whether you are the best, we just want you to help you be YOUR best.
What We Do
We host many different types of events and services, including:
Basketball and Soccer Clinics for children with Special Needs
Christmas Basketball Toy Drives
Aiding students and student athletes in preparing for college.
Sporting clinics for boys and girls *Middle School and Up*
Hair and nail makeovers with local salons for children with special needs.
And we intend to do more…
Some of our events will include participants of former professional and college athletes and Coaches as guest speakers and volunteers.
Founder
Remi Yusuf is the founder of Be A 9th Wonder Foundation. He is a Houston native born and raised. He has a passion for youth and young adults and created an organization that helps propel individuals into their future by using sports as a preventative method to help produce a Foundation in their lives.
In the Press
Channel 2 News Houston Covers Be A 9th Wonder’s Lift My Spirits Event
International Programming
Events
Be A 9th Wonder hosts a variety of complimentary events for individuals with Autism and Special Need and Career and College Readiness programs and for youth in underserved communities.
Over the last year…
Total participants that have attended our events in the last year.
Total complimentary events we have held over the last year.
On average, each event attracts 27 participants to attend for free.
Upcoming Events
Thank you to all who attended!
3rd Annual Lucky 9 Casino Night: Aces and Laces to Empower Youth
We want to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you for being a part of our Casino Night event. Whether you contributed as a sponsor, volunteer, poker player, or supporter in any way, your presence truly made a difference.
Thanks to your enthusiasm and generosity, we not only enjoyed a wonderful evening but also furthered our mission of serving the kids and communities we are passionate about. Your involvement helps us continue to grow, reach more individuals, and make a positive impact.
We don’t have to wait until next year to come together again—let’s keep this momentum going as we work toward even greater things. Your continued support means the world to us, and we’re excited about all we can achieve in the future.
Thank you again for being part of something special. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
—Be A 9th Wonder Organization
Basketball Free Mini Sessions
Autism & Special Needs
October 22 - November 20, 2024
Cinnaholic
November 25, 2024
Christmas Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Clause
December 7, 2024
Basketball Toy Drive
(Autism & Special Needs)
December 7, 2024
Movie Night
A Special Needs Premier
December 14, 2024
Christmas House Tour
December 14, 2024
Special Needs Basketball Clinic
January 20, 2025
To learn about our events,
contact us at wecare@ninthwonder.org.