Who We Are
About the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation.
We are a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in the Church Square community of East Baltimore. Through boxing, food access, health programs, mentorship, and community outreach, we work every day to reduce violence, build resilience, and create opportunity for families who need it most.
Our Mission
Reduce violence. Build futures.
The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation's promotion of social welfare, including operating an athletic facility for youths and adults in underprivileged and economically depressed neighborhoods, with the purpose of lessening neighborhood tensions, eliminating prejudice and discrimination, and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
Our Story
Built on the legacy of one man's belief.
Mr. Mack Lewis was a Baltimore boxer, trainer, and community anchor who spent decades teaching young people in East Baltimore that discipline, hard work, and self-belief could change their lives. He opened a boxing gym not just to train fighters — but to give at-risk youth a safe place to belong.
The Foundation was established to carry that vision forward. What began as a boxing program grew into a full-service community organization. Today we operate food distribution twice a week, run youth summer camps, provide free health screenings, coordinate academic tutoring with Johns Hopkins volunteers, and deliver holiday drives that support hundreds of Baltimore families.
The Church Square community of East Baltimore has faced decades of economic disinvestment and violence. The Foundation is part of the solution — not through charity, but through earned trust, consistent presence, and programming that meets real needs.
Our work is guided by relationships. Gregory Wilkes, our Executive Director, has deep roots in this community and understands its needs from the inside. Every program we run was shaped by listening to the families we serve.
We have distributed over 500,000 pounds of food, served more than 580 individuals every month, placed over 100 youth in boxing and fitness programming, and given away more than 350 turkeys annually. Behind every number is a family that showed up when they needed help — and found it.
The Legacy of Mr. Mack Lewis is alive in every young person who laces up their gloves, every family that walks away with groceries, and every student who earns a scholarship. Read the full legacy →
Our Work in Numbers
Real impact. Real families.
500,000+
Pounds of food distributed
580+
Individuals served monthly
100+
Youth in boxing & fitness
350+
Turkeys distributed annually
Leadership
Executive Director.
Gregory Wilkes
Executive Director, Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation
Gregory Wilkes leads the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation with a commitment rooted in personal experience and community loyalty. As Executive Director, he oversees all programs — from the twice-weekly food distribution serving 580+ individuals monthly, to the boxing gym that trains 100+ youth, to the health screenings and academic tutoring partnerships that serve East Baltimore's most vulnerable residents.
Greg's leadership philosophy is built on earned trust. Programs are designed by listening to community members first. Every initiative the Foundation runs — whether a turkey drive, a vaccination clinic, or a scholarship award — is a direct response to what families in Church Square have said they need.
FAQ
Common questions.
- What is the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation?
- The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in East Baltimore. We serve the Church Square community through youth boxing, food distribution, health screenings, academic tutoring, summer camp, and community outreach programs.
- Where is the Foundation located?
- Our business office is at 929 North Caroline Street, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21205. The boxing gym is at 913 North Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21205.
- Who founded the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation?
- The Foundation was established in honor of Mr. Mack Lewis, a beloved Baltimore boxer and community anchor who dedicated his life to training youth and serving his neighborhood. His legacy is carried forward today under the leadership of Executive Director Gregory Wilkes.
- How can I get involved or support the Foundation?
- You can support us by donating, volunteering, sponsoring a program, or partnering with us as an organization. Visit our Get Involved page or call (443) 449-5690 to learn more.
Ready to make a difference?
Donate, volunteer, or connect with us to support East Baltimore families today.