“We are grateful for the generous support the Atlanta Hawks Foundation has received from our dedicated partners at Chase and together with them, we are committed to helping young Atlanta people thrive,” mentioned Executive Vice President of External Affairs and Executive Director of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation David Lee. “This donation will increase Atlanta’s youth access to resources that build a healthy and strong future.” 

As a part of the four-part initiative, the Hawks, Chase and Good Sports are internet hosting 4 basketball clinics from February by May with choose organizations. In February, the Hawks and Center Clint Capela hosted the primary Project Rebound clinic on the John Lewis Invictus Academy for native youth. Later this week in honor of Women’s History Month, the Hawks will host one other clinic at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Clinics may also be held on the Atlanta Police Pal Recreation Center and Bunche Middle School.

“Our partnership with the Atlanta Hawks is centered on making an impact on our shared city. Providing resources and equipment so kids and teens can learn, play and reach their full potential reflects the values of both of our organizations,” mentioned Killings-Luckey. “We deeply appreciate the Hawks’ partnership, vision and shared commitment in empowering the next generation and curating authentic experiences for Atlanta’s youth.” 

Good Sports is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to drive equitable entry in youth sports activities and bodily exercise, by supporting youngsters in high-need communities to attain their best potential on the sector and in life.

“At Good Sports, we believe that cost should not be a barrier for participation in sports and fitness activities,” mentioned Good Sports CEO and Co-Founder Melissa Harper. “By partnering with the Atlanta Hawks, we are able to provide equipment to give kids in Atlanta a chance to get active. Kids who play do better and with the generous support of the Atlanta Hawks, we can make play and physical activity possible for more children.”   

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and Chase have led efforts in a number of community-focused initiatives to raised serve Metro Atlanta youth. In October 2022, the organizations introduced a brand new settlement to develop and develop their built-in partnership. As a part of the expanded settlement, Chase turned the presenting sponsor for Project Rebound: a neighborhood platform that works with Good Sports, a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to drive equitable entry in youth sports activities and bodily exercise, by supporting youngsters in high-need communities to attain their best potential, on the sector and in life.