NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee Announces Statewide Legacy Grant Recipients

The NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee has awarded 21 organizations withan All-Star Legacy Grant, the $1 million initiative focused on youth-serving nonprofitorganizations across Indiana. In connection with NBA All-Star 2021 in Indianapolis next February, the initiative provides grants up to $50,000 for each of the selected 21 brick-and-mortar projects focused on health and wellness or education. The 21 projects will impact an estimated 90,000 youth statewide.The NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Committee was tasked to create a meaningful grant opportunity to leave a legacy long after the game is played. The Committee, led by NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee Board Co-Chairs Tamika Catchings and Rafael Sanchez, launched the initiative in October 2019.The 21 grantees, representing 18 counties, were chosen from 182 applicants from across Indiana.

Washington County Family YMCA Grant Project

Washington County Family YMCA will build outdoor pickleball and basketball courts.

"The Washington County Family YMCA is excited to be given this grant opportunity through the NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Project. The opportunities and advancements that will be brought to our community, to strengthen our youth and families is something that we have only been able to dream of. Through this grant we will be able to take some of the first steps in making that dream a reality." (Chelsey Miller, Youth First Director, Washington County Family YMCA)

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Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.

The Y is for everyone. That’s why we offer financial assistance to Washington County residents who cannot afford the full cost of our programs and services. Thankfully, the community recognizes the importance of this program and supports it by participating in fundraising efforts such as our annual support campaign.

The Washington County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

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