Organization

Point of Hope Foundation

In 2007, Deron and his wife Amy established The Point of Hope Foundation with a goal to help improve the quality of life for families and children with autism. In its first year, Point of Hope hosted the inaugural Deron Williams Celebrity Golf Classic to aid the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Inaugural Point of Hope Christmas Dinner for single mothers in Salt Lake City and their children .Deron and Amy felt as though they had to use their place in the world to give back to those who are going through similar tribulations.Everything changed for Deron and his wife Amy, in their lives and their charity efforts, in 2011 when they received news that their son, D.J. was diagnosed with autism spectrum. Since then, many of Point of Hope’s initiatives, including the annual Christmas event, has been catered toward families with autistic children. Deron is in a partnership and acts as an ambassador for Autism Speaks—and together they host events and work together to promote autism awareness, while also raising money for research..