After going undrafted in 2020, new Spurs wing Lindy Waters III played semi-pro basketball. To support himself, he worked side jobs like delivering DoorDash and mowing lawns, all while driving early mornings and late nights for games while chasing his NBA dream. Eventually he got

Big thanks to Ozarka Spring Water for keeping our players + coaches hydrated at #ElevatedNative! 💧🏀 And shoutout to KLUTCH Sports Group for making it happen through their generous support. We’re grateful for your investment in Native youth + safe play! #YouthSports #HydrationMatters

🎬 Our ED Loren Waters led a storytelling + film workshop at Camp T-CEK for Indigenous youth! She screened Meet Me at the Creek (featuring Rebecca Jim) and helped campers share their own powerful stories. Proud to uplift Native youth voices. #IndigenousFilm #NativeYouth

Relive the energy of the 3rd Annual #ElevatedNative Tournament! 🏀🔥 From epic matchups to scholarship moments—you’ll want to see this recap. 🎥👇 #NativeBasketball #IndigenousExcellence #LindyWatersIII

🚨 Deadline THIS SATURDAY (Aug 16) 🚨 Native youth in the Bay Area — apply now for our $2,000 scholarship! ✅ HS 2025 senior ✅ Native American ✅ Live in Oakland/SF or South Bay ✅ Starting college this fall 📍 Apply: forms.gle/zxz1FZ4VTrfQit… #Scholarship #NativeYouth #BayArea

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! For Native youth, the future is rooted in culture, identity & the strength of our ancestors. At @LWIIIFoundation, we’re creating spaces where Native youth can thrive through sports, culture, & mentorship. #NativeYouth #IndigenousYouth

Join us Sept. 10 for a FREE Own Your Path virtual event with Lumbee hoop dancer & filmmaker Eric Hernandez! From Cirque du Soleil to award-winning films, Eric’s story will inspire Native youth everywhere. 🕢 7:30 CT | 5:30 PT 👉 Register: bit.ly/OYPEricHernand… #OwnYourPath

🎓 Native students — are you applying to college soon? Get FREE help with applications, essays & more through our College Prep Cohort! ✅ Free support ✅ For Native youth 📲 Sign up now: lwiiifoundation.com/college-prep 💡 Know a student preparing for college? Share this with them!

🎥 Courage — the short film by hoop dancer & filmmaker Eric Hernandez Eric Michael Hernandez — shares a powerful story of tradition & identity. Hear Eric’s journey at Own Your Path on Sept. 10. 💻 Free on Zoom | 7:30 CT | 5:30 PT 👉 Register: bit.ly/OYPEricHernand… #OwnYourPath

🍂 Our Fall 2025 Flyer is Here! 🍂 📄 Explore all of our fall programs, events, and resources in one place: lwiiifoundation.com/fall2025 Every share helps us open doors, celebrate culture, and empower Native youth to dream big and lead boldly. #NativeYouth #Education

It’s #InternationalDayOfCharity!🌍 We’re so thankful for every donor who already supports the Lindy Waters III Foundation. 💛Your generosity lifts Native youth through sports, wellness & leadership. Join us in making an impact: lwiiifoundation.com/support-us #GiveBack #LWIIIFoundation

From Cirque du Soleil 🌎 to filmmaking 🎥, Eric Hernandez (Lumbee) uses art to uplift Native voices & stories. Hear his inspiring journey at Own Your Path on Sept. 10. 💻 Free on Zoom 🕢 7:30 CT | 5:30 PT 👉 Register: bit.ly/OYPEricHernand… #OwnYourPath #StoriesofCourage

🚨 Tonight! 🚨 Own Your Path w/ hoop dancer & filmmaker Eric Hernandez (Lumbee) begins at 7:30 CT | 5:30 PT. 💻 Free on Zoom 👉 Join Us: bit.ly/OYPEricHernand… #OwnYourPath #StoriesofCourage #EricHernandez #IndigenousStorytelling #RepresentationMatters

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Indigenous youth (15–24) — 70% higher than the U.S. average. Cultural connection saves lives. Together, we can break the cycle. #LindyWatersIIIFoundation #SupportingNativeYouth

🎓 Congratulations to our Bay Area Scholarship recipients: Jaden Harris & Aiyanna Padilla! Each will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their next steps in higher education. We’re proud to celebrate Native youth making an impact in the Bay Area and beyond. #NativeEducation