Hoops for homeless is an all-volunteer organization led by an executive board representing non-profit organizations in New Britain.
H4H Mission
Hoops for Homeless is a volunteer organization aimed to raise awareness for homeless youth and families in New Britain.
Background
Hoops for the Homeless is a three-on-three basketball tournament that started in New Britain in 2013 to benefit homeless youth. The event is produced in collaboration with the City of New Britain and the Downtown District, Consolidated School District of New Britain, New Britain Parks & Recreation Department, New Britain Police & Fire Departments, Friendship Service Center, Prudence Crandall Domestic Violence Center, Boys & Girls Club of New Britain, and Central Connecticut State University.
Facts & Stats
- In the past seven years, Hoops for Homeless gave nearly $46,000 to partnering organizations.
- Hoops for Homeless has given $11,500 in scholarships to college-bound New Britain High School graduate students, who were homeless during their teenage years.
- Hoops for Homeless draws an average of 50 teams from across CT and thousands of spectators each year.