Spartanburg, SC – July 12th, 2024 – Ball4Good is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Ball4Good Grants, recognizing the exceptional services and positive impact these organizations have made. The grant recipients will be honored at a special Awards Banquet on July 12th, 2024, at the Piedmont Club – Spartanburg, where community leaders, supporters, and recipients will gather to celebrate their achievements and contributions.
This year, Ball4Good is proud to support the following organizations and their noteworthy projects:
- SC School for the Deaf and Blind: Grant for the creation of a Sensory Room, providing a safe and calming space for students who face sensory sensitivities and use the library.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters: Funding for Mental Health Crisis Response, offering consulting and training support in partnership with Spartanburg Academic Movement.
- Institute for Youth Justice: Leadership Training for high school juniors and seniors, focusing on education about the criminal justice system and building relationships, supported by the provision of program supplies.
- Project Hope Foundation: Grant for courtyard furniture, including round picnic tables with benches, to support the comfort and integration of autistic youth and adults.
- We Care For You Inc.: Support for a shoe giveaway initiative for youth in Spartanburg County in collaboration with BRUH Mentor, including portable shoe racks and 10 pairs of shoes.
For the purposes of its grants, Ball4Good considers 501(c)(3) non-profit and tax-exempt organizations that serve youth. Qualifying entities must demonstrate that funds will benefit local services, particularly those impacting at-risk youth, education, family services, health services, homelessness, and poverty.
The organization is grateful to its student volunteers and grants committee for their remarkable leadership and vision to continue to drive Ball4Good’s mission to unite communities through the power of sports.
This year’s award banquet is being held before our founder embarks on an internship, working for NBC Universal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, further showcasing his dedication and passion for sports.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, players, and volunteers who make our mission possible. Your generous contributions and unwavering support play a pivotal role in helping Ball4Good uplift the community and create lasting change.
To our donors, your financial support enables us to fund vital programs that benefit those in need. To the players, your passion for the game and dedication to our cause inspire us every day. To our volunteers, your time and effort are invaluable; without you, our initiatives wouldn’t touch as many lives as they do. Thank you for standing with us and helping make our vision a reality. Together, we are building a stronger, more united community.
For more information and to support, please visit Ball4Good’s website.
About Ball4Good
Founded in 2017, Ball4Good is dedicated to fostering community development and support through sports-related initiatives. The organization has consistently worked to uplift nonprofits and charitable causes within Spartanburg County and beyond, promoting positive change and inspiring the next generation of community leaders.