Our Story began with a beacon of light and compassion. We know him as Botham Shem Jean.
Born in Saint Lucia, Botham’s passion for helping people started at a young age. As a student at Harding College and a Member of the Church of Christ, Botham was involved in several community activities. After graduating college and starting his career in finance at PricewaterhouseCoopers, he continued his mission of uplifting those around him, funding a mission trip to Saint Lucia.
Botham poured his energy into outreach at his home of Saint Lucia as well as his local community in Dallas, Texas.
Botham’s love for his community and his unwavering dedication to missionary work inspired all who knew him.
On September 6th, 2018, Botham’s life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed in his own home by an off-duty police officer who claimed she mistakenly entered his apartment believing it to be hers. However, despite his short life, Bothams bright light shines on in the lives of all those who knew him, as well as in the communities he served.
To honor Botham’s incredible spirit and continue his mission, we established the Botham Jean Foundation. Now, we are dedicated to carrying forward Botham’s legacy, providing support to those who need it most.
To continue Botham’s legacy and grow his impact, the Botham Jean Foundation tirelessly pursues Botham’s mission to inspire social change and support vulnerable populations.
We enrich young lives through educational development, providing opportunities and resources to help them succeed.
We advocate for the protection of life through social justice activism and support families who have lost loved ones to police violence.
We honor Botham’s legacy by serving vulnerable populations globally through Christian intervention and community support.
We partner with religious organizations, nonprofits, and universities to achieve our mission.
Our dedicated board members are the heart of our organization. Each member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to our cause. Together, they guide our initiatives, ensuring we uphold Botham’s legacy of compassion and community service. Through their efforts, we continue to empower youth, promote social justice, and give back to those in need.
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