 Every time the 76ers score a bucket this year off a smooth feed into the paint, a no-look dime to the corner, a towering alley-oop, or any kind of pass, local organizations seeking to end violence will receive money to fund their efforts, thanks to a joint program between Penn Medicine and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Assists for Safe Communities program will donate $76 every time a 76ers player is credited with an assist this season, with the total being split among six different programs.
“Partnering with the 76ers to translate on-court success into on-the-ground impact with local organizations is not only meaningful, but also aligned with Penn Medicine’s priorities to address community violence as a health issue,” said Ajeenah Amir, director of Civic Engagement & Community Partnerships at Penn Medicine. The six organizations selected as beneficiaries of the program for their violence prevention work are: Young Chances Foundation, New Leash on Life, Power of Paint, Center for Family Services - Cure4Camden, Shoot Basketballs Not People, and ACHIEVEability. Read more from Penn Medicine |