Let's Step Up for Swish & UPLIFT San Diego!
Thank you for joining my efforts to raise funds for two wondrful nonprofits! Swish and UPLIFT exist to make transformative impact in San Diego.I believe in both organizations wholeheartedly. Here are links to their websites so you can learn more:
About Swish - San Diego-based Pro-Am basketball league for high-caliber players from top Southern California colleges and high school programs, plus select-game appearances by pro players from NBA, G-League, European and other pro leagues around the world. Swish serves as a game-condition showcase for players, agents, scouts, coaches and fans. https://www.sandiegoswish.net
SWISH SPECIAL EVENT - October 23, 2021, Coaches Hoop4Hope - CLICK FOR INFO
The Mission: Coaches Hoop4Hope is a community event that is striving to inspire the basketball community to help the greater good.
The origin of Coaches Hoop4Hope Tournament was intended to bring the High School San Diego basketball community together. The format of the tournament allows 30+ high schools to participate in the tournament.
- 12 High School Teams (High Schools will combine to form teams)
- 21 Total Games
- Fans in the gym throughout the day = ~200+
- Live Streaming = ~500+ viewers
- Social Media Views = ~100K+
- Television & Radio Coverage
- Apparel & SWAG will be distributed to fans
Hoop4Hope supports charities in the San Diego area. This year, there will be more than one charity that will receive a donation:
- San Diego Community Outreach
- The Swish Foundation
- Championship team’s charity of their choice
About UPLIFT - Urban People Living in Faith & Trust - UPLIFT improves community equity with free services to San Diego's most vulnerable, helping house our homeless neighbors and academically advUPLIFT improves community equity with free services to San Diego's most vulnerable, helping house our homeless neighbors and academically advance low income students, lifting all to their potential.ance low income students, lifting all to their potential.
UPLIFT URGENT COVID Reopening needs include:
- Student Services - added staff time & equipment to host FREE Kids At Heart Tutoring as a hybrid model this school year, with both site-based sessions AND virtual platform for low income students, who are especially at risk of falling behind in school right now.
- Homeless Services - homeless housing support for Home Team Volunteer Advocate program, turning Shelter to Home for those in transitional shelters and motels
https://www.upliftsandiego.org/
If you want to make a huge difference, please consider joining my team, starting your own team to support another favorite non-profit too, or if you have the means to give, please consider supporting our team with a generous donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated and will help us Level UP the transformative work of both these great organizations during this time of great need.
Gratefully,
Michael Howell
Associate Director
Swish Pro Am League