In December, the Institute for Youth Justice was surprised to learn that it was the recipient of a $2,500 grant to support the ongoing work of the Institute.
The Institute for Youth Justice was one of four organizations to receive a grant as part of the Tory Dandy Foundation’s “Day of Giving.” Dandy started this tradition in 2022 to honor his father, Arthur Lee Alexander. The tradition continues each year as Dandy seeks to fund organizations who work with youth in his hometown of Woodruff, South Carolina.
Tory Dandy has been deeply connected to football throughout his life. His journey as a college football standout at South Carolina State University and Tusculum College empowers him to understand and inspire his clients both on and off the field. As an NFLPA agent, he passionately supports his clients and their families in every aspect of their lives. Dandy now serves as an equity partner for Athletes First. Dandy spent the last nine years at CAA Sports as the managing partner and co-head of football, where he negotiated deals for some of football’s top names like Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II, Browns CB Denzel Ward, and dozens more. He dedicates himself to the community, visiting schools and churches to inspire and uplift youth. As a youth mentor in the CDC Mentor Program of the Carolinas, he invests in the next generation.
