Founded in 2019 in loving memory of Ms. Tina Barefield, who lost her battle with Lupus, the Tina Barefield Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, supporting families facing financial hardship, and uplifting individuals and families affected by Lupus.

We envision a community where every child has access to opportunities, every family facing hardship has a network of support, and no one’s potential is limited by illness or financial circumstances. Lupus awareness and family support remain at the heart of our legacy, while our vision extends to underserved youth and families facing challenges of all kinds.

Our founders, Tanesha “Coach Tee” Barefield and her sister Trameka, lost their mother, Tina Barefield, to Lupus. The disease affected not only her health but also her family’s financial stability, and the sisters grew up knowing what it meant to be a child whose family couldn’t afford certain opportunities. Today, through her work in youth sports, Coach Tee sees herself in children whose families struggle to afford registration fees, uniforms, shoes, and training. The Tina Barefield Foundation exists to provide that support.
Her legacy is our inspiration. Their future is our purpose.

• Lupus Awareness & Family Support: awareness, community resources, partnerships, and compassionate assistance for individuals and families affected by Lupus.
• Youth Sports Access & Opportunity: financial assistance, registration support, uniforms, and equipment so underserved children can play organized sports.
• Family Empowerment & Community Development: connecting families with resources, mentorship, and support systems for long-term stability.

All youth sports programs, camps, trainings, and leagues are run by our partner, Crossover Athletics, in Stafford, TX. To register your child, visit Crossover Athletics. The foundation helps eligible families with registration fees, uniforms, and equipment. To ask about assistance, contact us below.