Through D-League Cares, the NBA D-League is deeply committed to addressing important social issues with a special emphasis on programs that support education, local community building and youth basketball. Through year-round programs, the NBA D-League strives to provide unparalleled time and access to the players, coaches and staff in order to improve the quality of life in our communities.
D-League Cares is a part of NBA Cares whose goal is to contribute $100 million to charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hand-on volunteer service to communities worldwide and create 250 places where kids and families can live, learn and play. (NBA D-League Cares Fact Sheet)
UNITED WE SERVE
Through the "United We Serve" initiative, the United States government is calling on all Americans to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of this nation. Join the team now! View a video from President Obama on the United We Serve Initiative.
NBA D-LEAGUE CARES IN THE NEWS
- Fort Wayne's Coleman Collins Blogs About Tutoring
- Idaho's Lance Allred Inspires Hearing-Impaired
- Video: D-League Cares Project Rebound Event At All-Star 2009
- Alumni Compete For Rio Grande Valley Food Drive
- NBA D-League At All Star 2009
- The Season of Cheering Blog
- Tulsa 66ers' Players In The Community
- Rio Grande Valley Vipers Take Part In "Hoop Against Hunger"
- Toyota Project Rebound At 2009 D-League Showcase
- Bakersfield's Mateen Cleaves Helps Families In Need
- Mateen Cleaves Plays Santa Claus In Bakersfield
EDUCATION
Read to Achieve is a year-round, league-wide initiative supported by NBA, WNBA and NBA D-League teams that promotes the values of reading and on-line literacy and encourages families and adults to read regularly with young children. The program includes thousands of reading time-outs, the donation of books and literacy materials, and the creation of Reading and Learning Centers and Reading Corners throughout the world.
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Click here for the NBA D-League Read to Achieve Page)
LOCAL COMMUNITY BUILDING
The NBA D-League teams are committed to enriching the lives of all of the people who live and work in the communities that our teams play in. D-League teams actively pursue volunteer activities in the community, schools and at local non-profit organizations.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
The NBA Development League strives to develop a love of basketball in youth as an extension of the
Jr. NBA/ Jr. WNBA Program in each of our 16 local markets. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA believes that lessons learned on- and off-the-court as a member of a team are lessons that are infinitely useful in building relationships at school, home and work. By stressing fundamental skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship and positive adult participation, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA aims to develop a life-long passion for the game of basketball by providing a support structure that not only encourages participation, but also makes the game fun and rewarding for players, coaches, officials and parents.
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