Empowering Youth, Building Futures: The Bridget Pettis Foundation
Inspiring greatness through mentorship, education, and community development.
The Bridget Pettis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to positively impact our community through Sustainable Gardening, the Art of Sports, Creativity, and Mindfulness using faith-based principles.
The Bridget Pettis Foundation is currently working on creating a new website to better serve our community. During this process, our temporary website will be up and running to ensure that you can continue to stay updated on our mission and activities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to unveiling our new website soon.
Meet the Founder
Bridget Pettis
Bridget Pettis, East Chicago, Indiana native and renowned former WNBA player and coach, has transitioned from the basketball court to become a trailblazer in gardening and herbalism. Founder of Project Roots and The Bridget Pettis Foundation, where she now has fused her love for basketball, gardening, and creating under one umbrella, The Bridget Pettis Foundation.
The basketball legend was recently inducted into the Phoenix Mercury’s Ring of Honor.
Upcoming Events
3v3 Summer Kickoff Tournament
Presented by the Bridget Pettis Foundation
Get ready to bring the heat this summer at the 3v3 Summer Kickoff Tournament! Hosted by the Bridget Pettis Foundation, this action-packed community basketball event is the perfect way for youth ages 7 to 17 to showcase their skills, build teamwork, and have a blast.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31st
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Eastlake Park Community Center
Address: 1549 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
🎟️ Admission: FREE venue parking
Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, this tournament is all about fun, connection, and competition. Expect high-energy games, community vibes, and a chance to kick off the summer with love, community & basketball.
Community & Leadership Development
Discover Leadership Initiatives
Through sports, community service, and leadership training, we cultivate teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to positive social change.
Volunteer Your Time
Be a Part of the Change
Dedicate your skills and passion to mentor, teach, or support our events. Your time is invaluable.
Make a Lasting Difference
Sponsor with Us
Collaborate with the Bridget Pettis Foundation to amplify your impact and align your brand with a cause that transforms lives.
Hope. Healing. Humanity in Zimbabwe
Real change starts with Real Presence
Join us on a life-changing journey as the Bridget Pettis Foundation extends its mission of love, service, and empowerment to the heart of Zimbabwe. This international nonprofit trip is rooted in compassion, cultural connection, and creating sustainable impact through youth development, wellness education, and community outreach.
How YOU Can Help?
Join us in supporting our community through "The Bridget Pettis Foundation Giving Tree". Let's nurture the spirit of giving.
Ms. Be's Garden Market
Ms. Be's Garden Market
Bridget Pettis, a former WNBA player and coach, has shifted her focus to gardening and herbalism. Her market, Ms. Be's Garden Market, reflects her commitment to promoting wellness and sustainability through expanding plant and herb knowledge. Bridget invites others to join her transformative journey towards holistic health.