Empowering Dreams
– May 31, 2024
Basketball is more than just a game; it’s a pathway to empowerment, confidence, and community for children all over the world. Nancy Lieberman Charities with its Dream Court™ program and Sport Court are a testament to this belief, aiming to make basketball accessible to kids while providing a safe environment for them to play and grow.
Nancy Lieberman Charities is dedicated to establishing outdoor basketball courts known as “Dream Courts” in multiple cities across the nation. To date Nancy Lieberman Charities has installed 128 Dream Courts across the United State. This initiative is centered on providing access to basketball for children, offering them an avenue for recreation, a secure space to engage in play, an opportunity to foster social interactions, and a platform to cultivate essential values of teamwork and sportsmanship.
The communities that have embraced Dream Courts have reported notable impacts, including decreased crime and gang-related activities, improved relationships and trust with local law enforcement, and heightened engagement in health and wellness activities. Through Dream Courts, Nancy Lieberman Charities actively works to bridge gaps and cultivate thriving communities. Dream Courts also service as an educational pop-up classroom where kids learn through core programs offered on Dream Courts: STEM Hoops, Civic Engagement, Career Readiness and Kid & Cops.
“In life, partnerships matter, and Nancy Lieberman Charities and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is powerful for kids. 45 new Dream Courts will be opened together in the next 5 years. We are a Super Team of hope and action” – Nancy Lieberman
Nancy Lieberman Charities has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Sport Court to provide 45 Dream Courts across the country at Club locations. The rollout of Dream Courts will happen as follows:
- 2024: 5 Dream Courts
- 2025: 10 Dream Courts
- 2026: 10 Dream Courts
- 2027: 10 Dream Courts
- 2028: 10 Dream Courts
Sport Court’s Involvement
Sport Court is the national partner of Nancy Lieberman Charities and its Dream Court program. All 128 Dream Courts across the country have been installed in partnership with Sport Court’s high-quality outdoor playing surface. This collaboration ensures that each court is not just a playing surface but a platform for positive change in young lives.
Conclusion
Sport Court believes that every child deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By providing safe and accessible places to play, Nancy Lieberman Charities is breaking down those barriers and opening doors for children to realize their full potential even beyond the sport.
