Kyle Korver to Deliver Coats to Children in Need

SALT LAKE CITY (November 19, 2008) –Utah Jazz fans generously contributed more than 800 new coats at a November home game as part of a coat drive sponsored by Kyle Korver and the Utah Jazz.  Later that month, a caravan of seven vehicles left EnergySolutions Arena to deliver coats to children in need.

The “Korver Karavan” headed to Salt Lake Community Action Program (Salt Lake CAP) at James R. Russell School, where hundreds of coats were provided to children enrolled in Head Start.  While there, Korver met with families and helped distribute coats to children.

Korver’s next stop was the Utah Dream Center, an organization dedicated to assisting at-risk individuals and families in the community.  A large group erupted into cheers at Korver’s arrival.  With the aid of Utah Jazz staff and volunteers from his church, Korver helped distribute coats to children waiting excitedly in line for their chance to make a selection.

Kyle Korver has been actively engaged in giving back to communities for several years.  During his stay with the Philadelphia 76ers, he sponsored a coat drive and mentored youth groups.  This past summer, Korver visited India as part of Basketball Without Borders, an NBA initiative aimed at creating friendship and understanding between cultures through the sport of basketball.  He currently donates 25 tickets to every Jazz home game to local nonprofit organizations. 

More Than 800 Jackets Collected in Kyle Korver Coat Drive

SALT LAKE CITY (November 7, 2008) – At tonight’s game, the Utah Jazz and Kyle Korver collected more than 800 jackets in a coat drive at EnergySolutions Arena. Fans attending the Jazz vs. Thunder game brought new coats for donation to the Utah Dream Center and Salt Lake CAP Head Start.

“I am extremely happy with the success of the coat drive and am very impressed with the generosity of Utah Jazz fans. Partnering with fans to give back to our community provides me with the opportunity to connect with some of my most ardent supporters,” said Korver.

With every coat donated, a voucher was issued that admitted two individuals into a private postgame autograph session with Kyle Korver. Korver signed complimentary photos provided by the team or a personal item if the fan preferred.

Korver will deliver the coats to the Salt Lake CAP Head Start and Utah Dream Center when he returns from the upcoming Jazz road trip.