About Grey Rose Foundation
Grey Rose Foundation was founded in 2021 by NCAA Division 1 basketball athlete Jair Bolden and is dedicated to using the game of basketball as a tool to engage with youth and disenfranchised communities. Grey Rose Foundation was named after Jair’s siblings Grey Thomas Bolden and Kaya Rose Kalomiris. Tax exemption status has been granted.
Jair’s Story
I have loved the game of basketball all of my life. From my early days on the courts of Brooklyn, New York to playing as a graduate student athlete at Butler University, I have always felt blessed. My family, the resources available to me, all of it allowed me to freely chase my dreams of playing Division 1 basketball. My mother is from Zimbabwe. My father is from Brooklyn. I realized early on that not everyone is as fortunate as I have been and that given different circumstances, I would not be where I am today. That’s why I have made it my goal to help others through this game that I love. As a 1,000- point scorer in the Big East conference, I have been surrounded by great coaches, teammates, and facilities my entire career. I know that now is the time to pay it forward and use my platform to help others realize their dreams.