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Request for Proposals – 2024/2025 Ball4Good Celebrity Basketball Game Grant

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2024 Ball4Good Request for Proposals

Ball4Good is inviting applications from eligible organizations that would like to apply to receive a grant to support direct services. The application is now open and due by 11:59 PM EST on January 15th, 2025. 

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Eligibility 

Ball4Good considers only those organizations and institutions that are recognized as 501(c)(3) non-profit and/or tax-exempt entities providing services to the residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. By meeting these criteria, certain institutions, and organizations located outside Spartanburg County may be eligible for funding; however, funding is restricted to benefit Spartanburg County only. Organizations that serve multiple counties must clearly show that the funds will remain in Spartanburg County. Additionally, eligible organizations must provide services that impact children in one of the following areas: 

  • Positive Youth Development
  • Education 
  • Family Services 
  • Health Services 
  • Homelessness 
  • Poverty 

The Ball4Good Celebrity Basketball Games will not provide funding for: 

  • Annual fund campaigns 
  • Annual operating support other than for start-up purposes 
  • Lobbying activities, political organizations, or candidates for public office
  • Individual projects 
  • Organizations that have received $5,000 or more in funding from Ball4Good in the past 24 months

Grant Application — to be considered, applicants must submit the following: 

Cover sheet that includes the following: 

â—Ź Name and address of organization 

â—Ź Organization’s tax identification number 

â—Ź Organization’s mission statement 

â—Ź Grant contact name and email/phone number 

â—Ź Requested grant amount 

â—Ź Proof of 501 (c) (3) – IRS determination letter 

â—Ź Organization’s most recent IRS form 990 

Proposal narrative (maximum of two pages, must be in a font of at least 12 point size and have reasonable margins) that addresses the following: 

  • A description of the project for which you are requesting funds. Include the depth and reach of the project (degree and duration of intervention and number of people served). 
  • A detailed, itemized project budget and an outline of how the funds requested will be used. 
  • An explanation of how your organization addresses one or more specific community need(s)/issue(s). Describe how this project will work to address that need/issue. Please include supporting data. 
  • A project timeline. 
  • The measurable outcomes/goals you hope to achieve and how you plan to measure progress. Include the specific measurements that will be used.
  • If community partners are involved, list each partner and their role in the project. 

Please email proposals to info@ball4good.org by 11:59 PM EST on January 15th, 2025. 

Process 

Applications will be reviewed by a Grants Committee representative of students who reside in Spartanburg County. Students across the county will vote for the final recipient(s). 

Additional Information 

For additional questions, email  info@ball4good.org. 

Visit www.ball4good.org to learn more about Ball4Good.

Ball4Good Announces Recipients of the 2024 Grants

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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.

2022 Request for Proposals – Ball4Good

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Ball4Good is inviting applications from eligible organizations that would like to apply to receive a grant to support direct services. The application is now open and due by 11:59PM EST on November 15th, 2022. 

Eligibility 

Ball4Good considers only those organizations and institutions that are recognized as 501(c)(3) non-profit and/or tax-exempt entities providing services to the residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. By meeting these criteria, certain institutions, and organizations located outside 

Spartanburg County may be eligible for funding; however, funding is restricted to benefit Spartanburg County only. Organizations that serve multiple counties must clearly show that the funds will remain in Spartanburg County.

Please email proposals to info@ball4good.org by 11:59PM EST on November 15th, 2022 

Process 

Applications will be reviewed by a Grants Committee representative of students who reside in Spartanburg County. Students across the county will vote for the final recipient. 

SEE DETAILS HERE

Booker Named U.S. Presidential and National Merit Scholar

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Booker Named U.S. Presidential and National Merit Scholar
U.S. Presidential Scholar and National Merit Scholar Award Recipient – Maxwell Booker

Congratulations to Grants Committee Vice Chair Maxwell Booker on being named a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar! Established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of the United States’ most distinguished graduating high school seniors, Booker is one of 161 students recognized in 2022.

The first African-American to earn this prestigious honor at Spartanburg High School, Booker is a National Merit Scholar, as well as the Heisman High School Recipient at his high school.

Accepted to several prestigious schools, including all of the six Ivy Leagues he applied to, Booker received over one million dollars in institutional and merit scholarships.

He will be attending Harvard University in the fall of 2022.

Ball4Good Vice President – Maxwell Booker, Pictured with Founder – Adom Appiah

3 Ball4Good Volunteers Receive Watson-Brown Scholarship

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3 Ball4Good Volunteers Receive Watson-Brown Scholarship

Congratulations to Ball4Good Grants Committee Chair Karine Nguyen, Grants Committee member Emily Grace Cobourn, and volunteer Florian Sloan on receiving the prestigious Watson-Brown Scholarship.

“The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.” -WatsonBrown.Org

Ball4Good Watson-Browns will be attending the following institutions:

University of Richmond – Karine Nguyen

University of Virginia – Emily Grace Coburn

Washington and Lee University – Florian Sloan

Learn more about the Watson-Brown Foundation here.

Ball4Good Players Commit to Playing Soccer in College

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Congratulations to Kicks 4 Cancer and Ball4Good players John Rhoden, Raegan Cash, Kaif Surka, Serge Nkoth, and Julio Mora. These 5 youth volunteers will be playing soccer at the college level beginning fall, 2022.

Ball4Good soccer players have played a vital role in raising funds for the Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, Tyger River Children’s Center, Center for Youth Justice, and Sidewalk Hope. As members of the High School Class of 2022, they will be pursuing their academic and athletic talents at:

Warren Wilson College – John Rhoden

Converse University – Raegan Cash

Converse University – Kaif Surka

Converse University – Serge Nkoth

Spartanburg Methodist College – Julio Mora

Congratulations to our young leaders!

2021 Request for Proposals – Celebrity Basketball Games Grant

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APPLY TODAY!

Ball4Good is a nonprofit organization that supports communities and nonprofits through sports. The Celebrity Basketball Games is an annual fundraising event that brings the Spartanburg County
community together for a fun afternoon of sports, philanthropy, and entertainment. A local nonprofit will receive up to $10,000 of proceeds raised from Ball4Good to support direct services. Additionally, three nonprofits will receive a $1,000 grant towards direct services. The games are scheduled for July, 2022.

Please email proposals to info@ball4good.org by 5:00 pm on December 17, 2021
Celebrity Basketball Games Grant Application.


Priority will be given directly to organizations that can clearly demonstrate how the project will benefit the residents of Spartanburg County.

Applicants may submit the following:


â—Ź One page proposal describing the project for which you are requesting funds
â—Ź An outline and timeline of how the funds will be used
â—Ź Proof of 501 (c) (3) – IRS determination letter
â—Ź Form 990

Eligibility

Organizations must operate in Spartanburg County and should provide services that impact children in one of the following areas:
â—Ź At-risk Youth
â—Ź Education
â—Ź Family Services
â—Ź Health Services
â—Ź Homelessness
â—Ź Poverty
â—Ź Social Justice

The Ball4Good Celebrity Basketball Games will not provide funding for :
â—Ź Annual fund campaigns
â—Ź Annual operating support other than for start-up purposes

Note:
Organizations that have received $5,000 or higher from Ball4Good during the past two years are not eligible to apply.


Process
Applications will be reviewed by a Grants Committee representative of students who reside in
Spartanburg County. Students across the county will vote for the final recipient.


Additional Information:

For additional questions, email info@ball4good.org To learn about Ball4Good, visit http://www.ball4good.org

Soccer Players Play for a Good Cause

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The blue team was on a roll. The goals kept coming. Upward Star Center and Dorman JV Coach – Charles Blue dived to his left to avoid being scored on. The teams were ready for a serious game.

John Rhoden of Spartanburg High School was hungry for some goals.

Serge Nkoth and Michael Bayiha of Dorman High School were dynamic.

Serge was the star on the field.

Hill Mitchell and Kaif Surka of Spartanburg Day School defended the ball, but their Varsity teammate Adom Appiah had switched on them. He had been recruited by the blue team.

Varsity basketball player, Patrick Bonna of Charlotte based Crossovers for Christ was glad to be back on the soccer field.

Spartanburg Day’s Coach Graham Brewer was on fire. Although his team lost, he ended the game with a beautiful penalty kick.

A great afternoon to support 4 area nonprofits. The Ball4Good soccer game was a fun recreational afternoon for a good cause. Volunteers cheered as their favorite players run with the ball. The afternoon was a success.

Representatives from the Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, Tyger River Children’s Center, Center for Youth Justice and Sidewalk Hope, were on hand to receive grants to support the youth.

Together, the team raised $7,500 for the nonprofits.

Members of the Ball4Good Grants Committee presented the checks to the nonprofits. The nonprofits had the opportunity to share their mission with the players.

An afternoon of soccer for a worthy cause. Thanks to Coaches Nick Buxton, Graham Brewer, Charles Blue, Ball4Good Founder -Adom Appiah and Vice President – Maxwell Booker for recruiting the players for the game.

Check out a few pictures below:

Ball4Good Soccer Game Benefitting Youth – Photo Credit Smitha Lee

Ball4Good Soccer to Benefit 4 Organizations

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Ball4Good to host soccer game on Sunday, August 29th!

AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, THERE WILL BE NO AUDIENCE AT THE GAME.

The event is limited to the players and grant beneficiaries.

Support by DONATING or sending well wishes to community members playing soccer for a good cause. Funds will benefit 4 nonprofits doing vital work in the Spartanburg Community. The nonprofits are as follows:

Sidewalk Hope – Creating positive change in the lives of children in the heart of the city and the communities in which they live through the hope of Jesus Christ.

Children’s Cancer Partners – Focus is treatment access for children battling cancer,.CCP also helps with critical homecare needs, and steps in when financial emergencies arise.

Tyger River Children’s Center – A place for students to grow into themselves and their potential.

Criminal Justice Youth Institute – Youth are equipped with resources and a better understanding of the Criminal Justice System

DONATE HERE.