April 16th Kick-Off Party at Max’s Allegheny Tavern
2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE KICK-OFF PARTY
Wilkinsburg H.O.O.P.S is pleased to announce the 2nd season of Wilkinsburg H.O.O.P.S., a summer basketball league for boys and girls, that has been modeled after the Charlie Batch’s successful Project C.H.U.C.K. in Homestead with a kick-off party at Max’s Allegheny Tavern on Pittsburgh’s Northside starting a 5:00 pm. (Suisman Street)
The mission of Wilkinsburg H.O.O.P.S. – Helping to Overcome Obstacles by Perseverance and Strength, is to teach our youth important skills such as perseverance, strength and teamwork in order to help them become leaders and champions in life and in our community. H.O.O.P.S. program is staffed completely by volunteers and coaches who have been recruited from the community and all have the same goal and commitment to Wilkinsburg.
The H.O.O.P.S. program was created to fill a gap when a few key Wilkinsburg residents became aware of the limited affordable activities available to the youth and reached out to Charlie Batch’s Best of the Batch Foundation and several local organizations that are invested in Wilkinsburg. This event is to help get the word out about Wilkinsburg HOOPS, to recruit volunteers and help get donations and possible sponsors for the upcoming season. Opening day will be on Monday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m. at Hunter Park in Wilkinsburg.
Those interested in volunteering as coaches or in some other capacity can contact Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson at 412-867-5882. 
