The eldest son of the late Sam Washington, Sr., founder, and creator of St. Cecilia gym located in Detriot, Michigan in 1967. The Saint was founded in an effort to provide shelter for youth and teens and later become a haven to measure skills against the best players in the country.

In 2015, Sam Washington continued his father’s legacy by starting the Sam Washington Foundation 501c3. We focus on three core principles: youth development, community responsiveness and, providing a safe haven for the city of Detroit’s youth.

Sam’s goal is to “help make a difference, provide avenues for the youth to be productive citizens, and encourage reaching for the moon, because if they miss, they can always become a star.”