 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  Tyrique Glasgow’s life has always revolved around his South Philadelphia neighborhood, and gun violence has always been a part of it.
“When you run a block, like, you are the face. You’re the one who that community of people know. You set rules and boundaries,” Glasgow, now 39, said. “It’s a dangerous life, but it’s a normal life.” “I got tired of my community following me in a negative direction and I wanted them to follow me in a positive direction,” he said. “The kids really gave me a purpose.” Read more from CNN The Passyunk Post reports that the Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia (V/WSSP), 1426 South 12th Street, has granted Tyrique Glasgow the Edward J. McLaughlin Award for Distinguished Service to Victims.
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