The Kollective Effort
Opportunity changes everything.
A national nonprofit preparing youth for real-world challenges through philanthropy, leadership development, and education.
Who We Are
Preparing the next generation for the real world.
We open doors young people didn't know existed: rooms, cities, careers, and conversations that reshape what they believe is possible for their lives.
Our Core Belief
“You can't dream about what you've never seen.”
What We Do
Four ways we prepare young people for what comes next.
Leadership Development
Building confidence, character, and the ability to lead in any room.
Education
Connecting learning to real life: financial literacy, college readiness, and practical skills.
Exposure & Real-World Experience
Travel, professional environments, and cultural experiences that widen the horizon.
Health, Wellness & Performance
Discipline, wellbeing, and performance habits that carry into every part of life.
Philanthropy
Giving access where access is limited.
Free camps, shared meals, and experiences offered at no cost to families, because opportunity shouldn't depend on zip code.
Exposure
Experience changes perspective.
From Paris to professional press rooms, our youth step into places that change how they see the world and themselves.
Impact
Access creates possibility.
Featured Initiatives
Recent work.
LeRoy Crump Stadium, Houston
Youth Football Camp
A free evening of coaching, mentorship, and community for athletes entering 1st through 12th grade.
Austin FC · Q2 Stadium
Gear Up x Kollective Effort
Students went behind the scenes of a professional sports organization and heard from industry voices.
Paris, France
Paris Experience
An international trip designed to broaden perspective through travel and culture.
Our Founder
Founded with purpose.
Jeremy Hills, an entrepreneur, former University of Texas football player, and performance coach, started The Kollective Effort to give young people the access and exposure that shaped his own path.
Jeremy's StoryGet Involved
Help us create what's possible.
Whether you lead an organization, want to sponsor an experience, or simply believe in the work, we'd love to hear from you.