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Pacers Foundation Renovates Courts

The Indianapolis Parks Foundation (IPF) announced today that the City of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) and Pacers Foundation have committed $1.1 million to build, renovate or upgrade outdoor basketball courts in parks throughout Marion County. Read More » Catchings honored »

Summer Hoops Tour

The Indiana Pacers Youth Basketball Program brings its week-long "Pacers Summer Hoops Tour" to youths ages 8-14 at five locations throughout Central Indiana. The clinic, presented by Gatorade, is free but limited to the first 110 registered participants at each site. Register Now »

Abrams Academic Award Winners

Frank McGrath

For the 12th consecutive season, the Pacers partnered with team ophthalmologist Dr. John Abrams to present the Abrams Academic Achievement Awards. This year's winners were recognized in a halftime, on-court ceremony during the Pacers-Thunder game on Friday, April 5. See Winners »

Green Your Routine 2013

April 4-12 is NBA Green Week. The Indiana Pacers & Republic Servies encourage all Pacers fans to "Go Green," and offer 10 simple tips for fans to "Green Your Routine." Read More » Pacers Go Green Event » Photo Gallery »

Call-A-Pacer: Mahinmi This Week

The annual Call-A-Pacer program, sponsored by Stanley Security Solutions and in conjunction with the Indianapolis Public Library, continues this week with Pacers center Ian Mahnmi reading "Never Take a Shark to the Dentist" by Judi Barrett. Listen »

Get Pacers Fit Video Tips

Jenny Anchondo of Fox 59, and a certified personal trainer, gives tips on workouts using things around the house. Watch while Jenny, Pacemate Desiree and Boomer show you the best way to Get Pacers Fit. Watch Video »

Winner of George Hill Scholarship Announced

Frank McGrath

The Pacers announced the winner of the George Hill MVP Scholarship on Friday night at the Pacers-Bucks game. Elizabeth Barringer of Pike High School was named the Grand Prize Winner. She will receive a $5000 scholarship courtesy of Herff Jones. Official Release »

Indiana Heroes: Recipients Honored

Frank McGrath

Throughout the month of March, several members of the Indianapolis community were honored at Pacers games. The recipients include Captain James Reno, Jim and Sandy Tharp, and Ellen Annalla and Scott Clabaugh. Read More »

Hansbrough's Sideline Soldiers

Frank McGrath

The Indiana Pacers and Tyler Hansbrough welcome Hansbrough's Sideline Soldiers from the Indiana National Guard and the Wounded Warrior Project to games throughout the season. See the Honorees »

Hoops with the Hansbroughs

Join Tyler and Ben Hansbrough in supporting Voices Against Brain Cancer on March 14th by having a fun evening of shooting hoops on the Pacers Practice Court, food and drinks with members of the Pacers, and much more!
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Read Across America

Join Jeff Pendergraph in celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2nd by coming to the Pacers-Clippers game February 28th, when the first 5,000 fans will receive a Read Across America poster featuring Pendergraph and Boomer! Watch »

"Kids Against Hunger" Event

Kelli Towles

The Pacers and George Hill teamed up with Kids Against Hunger to package meals for children both locally and abroad who struggle with hunger. By the end of the day, 45,360 meals were packaged and are being readied to ship to families all around the world. Read More » Photos »

Pacers Visit Local Hospitals

Frank McGrath

On Tuesday evening, Sam Young, Ben Hansbrough, Lance Stephenson, Jeff Pendergraph, Miles Plumlee, Orlando Johnson, head coach Frank Vogel, and other members of the organization spent time visiting patients at the Roudebush VA Medical Center and the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Read More » Photo Gallery »

Special Guest at Pacers Reading Timeout

Over 60 times a year, Pacers Community Relations Director Kelli Towles packs up the Pacers FAN VAN and heads out to a school somewhere in Central Indiana. Usually with her are colleagues Richie Smith and Pacers ABA Legend Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman, Pacers mascot Boomer and Congresswoman Susan Brooks »

David West's BIG Holiday Surprise

Frank McGrath

David West knows that while it's hard to thank everyone who's been important and influential in his life, he can always help others in honor of those who have helped him. And that's exactly what West and his wife Leslie did for local families when they surprised them with a holiday meal, gift cards, and a toy giveaway. Paying it Forward »

"Shop With the Pacers" a Hit

Frank McGrath

As part of Pacers Cares, the Pacers held their annual "Shop With the Pacers" at Greenwood Park Mall. 10 families had dinner with the Pacers and received a $150 Simon gift card to go shopping. Judging by the looks on the kids' faces, it was a resounding success. Read More »

Pacers Announce Toy Giveaway

Frank McGrath

A total of over 25,000 toys will be donated to more than 40 deserving community organizations and thousands of children by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, in partnership with leading U.S. toy and consumer products company, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Read More »

Kroger High Five Club

Frank McGrath

The Kroger High-Five Club provides qualified non-profit organizations complimentary Balcony Level seats (max of 20) to attend a Pacers home game (based on availability) and "high five" the Pacers team as they run out onto the court for pregame warm-ups. Learn More: Kroger High-Five Club »

Riley Hospital's Basketball Buddies

Frank McGrath

Riley Hospital for Children's Basketball Buddies program provides non-profits with complimentary Balcony Level seats (maximum of 20) to attend a Pacers home game (based on availability). Learn More »

"Come To Our House" Thanksgiving

Frank McGrath

The Indiana Pacers continued a holiday tradition Thursday when Pacers player David West and his wife Lesley welcomed more than 700 men, women and children from Indianapolis area missions and shelters to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the 15th annual "Come To Our House" Thanksgiving dinner presented by US Foods. Read More »

Pacers Pals

Frank McGrath

Kids love going to a professional sports event. For many of our kids, at risk or not, they might never get a chance to see the Pacers in action. A night out with a chaperone and a group of friends lets them see on-court athletic achievement. Learn More »

Players Provide Meals, Guidance

Frank McGrath

In support of National World Food Day and NBA Cares Week, the Pacers tipped off a month-long community service project to collect non-perishable food items for those in need. Six Pacers players and Boomer spent the afternoon delivering food and spending time at the Lilly Boys and Girls Club. Agness: Players Provide Guidance »

Lending a Helping Hand

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The Indiana Pacers and Fever invited residents affected by the explosion on the South-side to attend Friday night's Pacers game against the Dallas Mavericks, along with dinner and a post-game meet-and-greet with Catchings and Hill. Read More »