The Clutch City Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) established in 1995 by Rockets owner Leslie Alexander to Provide help, hope and inspiration to those who might otherwise be forgotten. Since its inception, the Clutch City foundation has raised more than $10 million for those who are less fortunate. Tux & Tennies is the foundation's premier fundraiser, and over the years has helped thousands of Houstonians in need.
Clutch City Foundation
Season of Giving
This has become a holiday tradition bringing together
Rockets players, their families and members of the business
team, as they host a series of events for members of the
community who are less fortunate. Each year, hundreds of
children and their families are the recipients of private
parties, gifts and surprise visits by players.
Sunshine Kids Presented by Southwest Airlines
For the past 14 seasons, the Rockets and Southwest Airlines have hosted children from the Sunshine Kids
organization to an exclusive trip to a Rockets road game. Children who are faced with the challenge of
battling cancer are treated to a send off rally at the airport complete with Clutch, Power Dancers and lots of
games. Next, the children board a flight to the location of the Rockets road game and spend some one-on-one
time with Rockets players at a special meet-and-greet before seeing the Rockets take on the
opponent.
United Way
Our partnership with the United Way of Greater Houston is just one more way that we are investing in our
community. Throughout the year, our entire organization volunteers for service projects and special
committees, as well as make personal donations to the annual campaign.
For more information or questions on our foundation initiatives, please contact Sarah Joseph at sarahj@rocketball.com
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