The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
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WolvesFit Clinic
As part of WolvesFit month the Timberwolves visited the YMCA in Downtown Minneapolis and ran a FitClinic for youth. -
WolvesFit Clinic
Timberwolves players Brandon Roy, Chris Johnson, Mickael Gelabale and Assistant Coach Shawn Respert help teach kids at a local YMCA about basketball, fitness, and the importance of staying healthy. -
WolvesFit Clinic
Timberwolves player Mickael Gelabale offers some encouragement during a basketball drill as part of the WolvesClinic. -
Reading Timeout
As part of the Reading Timeout the Timberwolves gave a presentation stressing the importance of education and fostering the love of reading. -
Reading Timeout
The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation along with Timberwolves player Greg Stiemsma visited St. Anthony Park Elementary for a Reading Timeout as part of the foundation’s Read to Achieve month. -
Reading Timeout
Timberwolves player Greg Stiemsma helps a group of kids read a story as part of the FastBreak Foundation’s Read to Achieve Reading Timeout. -
MOA Takeover
Timberwolves players Greg Stiemsma, Derrick Williams, and Chase Budinger with a group of kids from HopeKids at build-a-bear in Mall of America. -
MOA Takeover
Chase Budinger helps a HopeKid build-a-bear during the Timberwolves Mall of America Takeover.
HEROES UNITED
Timberwolves Heroes United
Each Hero is recognized on-court and is presented a personalized Timberwolves jersey by the coaching staff.
OCT: NEW BEGINNINGS
New Seasons, New Beginnings reflects the excitement and opportunity a new NBA season brings, not only to basketball enthusiasts, but also to the communities in which we play. It means highlighting those who work hard to produce new opportunities for Minnesota's youth by creating renewed spaces and energy, as well as positive attitudes towards learning and community development.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
NOV: MN HEROES
Operation Minnesota Heroes Month, presented by the Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation and POPP Communications, honors, serves and recognizes Minnesota's troops and their families. The goal of this campaign is to demonstrate the organization's support and appreciation of those working to protect our country at home and abroad.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
DEC: SEASON OF GIVING
The FastBreak Foundation's Season of Giving Month focuses on organizations and events that work to improve the holiday season for Minnesotans in need, as well as recognize those in the community who embody the spirit of the season through their work to assist others.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
JAN: WOLVESCARE
WolvesCare Month focuses on organizations and events that work to service, support and encourage Minnesota youth suffering from terminal or long-term illnesses.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
FEB: WOLVESFIT
WolvesFit Month focuses on organizations and events that focus on health and fitness for youth.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
MAR: READ TO ACHIEVE
One of the cornerstone initiatives of the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation is Read to Achieve, a program that encourages youth throughout Minnesota to develop a life-long love of reading. Through various activities throughout the month, the FastBreak Foundation celebrates youth readers, honors volunteers in the community that make a difference for literacy and creates awareness of the importance of reading.The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
APRIL: THINK GREEN
Think Green Month, powered by Juhl Wind, focuses on organizations and individuals that helps preserve and improve the environment by thinking green. The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
OFFSEASON
Throughout the off-season, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation and the Minnesota Timberwolves are busy planning for the upcoming 2012- 2013 season.To stay connected with our community during the off-season the FastBreak Foundation, staff and season ticket holders will be participating in monthly volunteer projects to help support non profits across the Twin Cities.
Grant applications will start to be accepted from August 2012 until mid-September. Each month during the season The FastBreak Foundation will focus on a specific area of giving and distribute two grants to organizations that best fit the theme and fulfill the mission of the Foundation. We strongly encourage your organization to join our process this year and look forward to learning more about your efforts in our community. Look for the application will be available online at timberwolves.com in early August 2012.
The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures and experience lifelong memories.
