Our impact

More than basketball.

A record of community connection, youth opportunity, and events that bring people together. Verified participation totals and organizational results will be published when supplied.

A transparent record

Stories before statistics.

We are not publishing unverified participation counts, families reached, volunteers, partnerships, or voter-registration totals. The archive below describes events and initiatives based on information provided by NPBA Community Cares.

2026 · Community events

Event history

Completed · September 6, 2026

Rock the Rim and Register

Location: Dineen Park, 6601 W. Vienna Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216

NPBA Community Cares hosted Rock the Rim and Register, bringing basketball, community engagement, and nonpartisan voter registration opportunities together at Dineen Park. The event featured full-court basketball games, three-on-three competition, one-on-one activities, food, and opportunities for eligible residents to register to vote. The initiative demonstrated how sports can create meaningful connections while encouraging community participation.

Rock the Rim and Register flyer and event photographs have not been uploaded to this site yet.

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Completed · April 18, 2026

Senior Showcase Game

Location: Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

NPBA Community Cares presented its Senior Showcase Game, providing student-athletes with an opportunity to demonstrate their basketball skills, compete, and participate in a positive community-centered event. The showcase reflects the organization’s commitment to supporting youth development and creating opportunities beyond traditional basketball competition.

Senior Showcase flyer, group photograph, and court photograph have not been uploaded to this site yet.

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Community spotlight 2026

People and organizations in the spotlight.

This recognition list reflects the names and affiliations provided for the Community Spotlight graphic. Inclusion here does not indicate financial sponsorship.

William NorthRed’s X-Press Transportation

Paul WhighamBrunch All Day

Sensoray ErvingResources & Beyond

Bridget RobinsonSafe & Sound

Myron DuckworthSmile Inc.

Akyaa Smith5 Star Impact

Danielle PittsDanni Cares Wellness

Eric “Shake” JamesSneex

Gideon VerdinTMJ4 News

Community Spotlight artwork has not been uploaded to this site yet.

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Mental Health & Sports Weekend

NPBA Community Cares promoted a Mental Health & Sports Weekend focused on athletics, personal development, mental wellness, and community engagement. The advertisement described a youth basketball camp, community dinner, coaches clinic, mental health and sports workshop, and charity basketball game, and featured Kenny Anderson. Dates were listed as August 25–27; the year and which activities were completed need confirmation before this is presented as a past event.

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Mental Health & Sports Weekend flyer has not been uploaded to this site yet.