Cities United, the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Fort Wayne Fire Department will host the "Unity in the Community" Charity Classic basketball game on Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Indiana Tech Schaefer Center. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana and Community Harvest Food Bank.
The FWPD and FWFD basketball teams will engage in friendly competition with teams of minority males who participate in programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the YMCA, along with other boys and men of color in our community. There will be two games: the first with younger children and the second with high school-aged youth. The evening will include a slam dunk contest at half-time, prizes and giveaways, and booths with information about opportunities for children in the community.
In addition to providing invaluable resources for the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Harvest Food Bank, the event aims to build a positive relationship between public safety organizations and boys and men of color. The FWPD, FWFD and Cities United believe that opening a dialogue with their constituents is a vital step towards building a stronger community, safer city and brighter futures for all.
Unity in the Community Charity Classic
Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Indiana Tech Schaefer Center | 1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Tickets: $3.00/Individual; $2.00 with canned good donation to Community Harvest Food Bank
ABOUT CITIES UNITED
Launched in 2011, Cities United is a national movement focused on eliminating the violence in American cities related to African American men and boys. Mayor Tom Henry and over 50 mayors across the country are committed to restoring hope in their communities by addressing the issues that boys and men of color face in access to education, employment opportunities and the threat of violence.
ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FORT WAYNE
Every year over 2,400 children and teens benefit from Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne programs and services. Every day after school and during the summer, Club members participate in impactful programs focusing on academic success, good character & citizenship and healthy lifestyles. They also receive a hot meal and snack. We take our mission to heart: to inspire all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. We keep kids safe. And we provide them with the positive environment and tools they need to grow into great adult
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is a nonprofit organization that serves children in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties in Indiana and Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one to one relationships with measureable impact. To learn how you can positively impact a child's life, donate or volunteer at www.BBBSNEI.org.