Al Jefferson is the sort of person and player who remembers where he came from. That's why he continues to give back.

For two consecutive summers, Big Al has conducted a free summer camp for the children of his hometown of Prentiss, Mississippi, as well as the neighboring communities. Jefferson Davis County, where Al was born, raised, and still resides for much of the offseason, is the second poorest county in the state. Changes in the local economy have left jobs scarce, and resources for children hard to come by.

In the summer of 2010, boys and girls had a chance to participate in the four day camp, which was highlighted by a Family Fun Day that included giant bouncers, food, and a good time for all. Al also partnered with Feed the Children, a non-profit organization that provides meals to families that need them the most. He also donated a basketball court to Prentiss High School, where he made his name as a young player.

Information for Al's 2011 camp will be posted here on his web site, AlJefferson25.com, prior to next summer.