2019 Season
Thank you to all participants and congratulations to our champions, Center for Hope!
Hoops 4 Hope's First Annual Fundraiser
- Hosted by Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub
- Buffet and Open Bar
- DJ, 50/50 Drawing, Basket Raffles, T-Shirt Sales helped raise over $10,000 to support H4H!
Presentation at Neumann University
Neumann University's Ministry Program invited H4H staff to the campus to speak about homelessness and the H4H mission. This event was held during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month and was followed by NEUMinistry's annual Sleep-Out which is held in efforts to show solidarity with individuals experiencing homelessness. Special shout out to the Director of Campus Ministry Patrick McKenzie for the hospitality!
2019's Guest of Honor
Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq. United States of America's Ms. Pennsylvania 2020 and 2019 United States of America's Ms. Philadelphia came out to cheer on the players. Following the game, Nikki, who experienced homelessness herself, shared her beautiful story of hope with us all. When Nikki was 9, her family lost their home. She and her family bounced around from place to place including stays at local shelters. Despite these hardships early on in her life, Nikki persisted. Nikki is now actively involved in numerous charitable causes, shares her story in hopes to inspire others (she certainly inspired us!), and is a successful tax attorney in Philadelphia.
End of Season Donation Drive & Awards Ceremony
Thanks to Ashley Paskill and the congregation of Heidelberg United Church of Christ we were able to provide each player with his own personal care bag on the last day of the season and thanks to Owen Paterson and Patty Rowland the players had t-shirts, sweatshirts and pants, hats, and other clothes to take with them as well.
In addition to the donation drive, this day also included an awards ceremony for the participants. Players were given gift cards and certificates of recognition in celebration of their achievements throughout the season. Congratulations to all the recipients!
In addition to the donation drive, this day also included an awards ceremony for the participants. Players were given gift cards and certificates of recognition in celebration of their achievements throughout the season. Congratulations to all the recipients!
Haverford College's Men's Basketball Team Hosts First H4H Tournament
Head Coach Patrick Doherty and his team organized a round-robin style tournament for Hoops 4 Hope players held at the college. Haverford coaches, trainers, and players, coached, refereed, and kept score for this incredible event and to top it all off provided dinner at the conclusion of all games! This day was particularly memorable as several players mentioned they had never traveled outside the city. We are grateful to you, Haverford Athletics, for providing our group with this amazing opportunity.