'Hoops for the Stars' Recognizes Students Who Achieve and Improve
1/23/2009 6:11:41 PM | Men's Basketball
SYRACUSE – The ‘Hoops for the Stars’ program will honor more than 375 Syracuse area youth on Sunday, January 25 at the Syracuse University men’s basketball game against Louisville at the Carrier Dome. SU and the National Grid Foundation created the program to provide positive reinforcement, recognition of improved academic performance and attendance in school, a decrease in negative behavior and positive contributions to the community. The program represents a shared commitment by Syracuse University and National Grid Foundation to create opportunities for solutions to educational issues within the Syracuse City School District.
“We are thrilled to work in partnership with the National Grid Foundation to bring the ‘Hoops for Stars’ program to Syracuse,” said Syracuse Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. “The program is a great example of how Syracuse University Athletics and our community can bond together to enrich the educational experience for the youth in our community. We are very appreciative of the tremendous gift from the National Grid Foundation to make this program a reality.”
Through the National Grid Foundation commitment, Syracuse University invites 1,500 student achievers and a parent or guardian from the Syracuse City School District’s 13 middle schools to attend select Orange men’s home basketball games, including the contest this Sunday against Louisville.
"We are proud to partner with SU in establishing a program that demonstrates our commitment to education and to the communities we serve,” said National Grid Foundation Executive Director Robert G. Keller.
“We are deeply grateful to The National Grid Foundation and Syracuse University for recognizing the academic achievement of our students and honoring them at this basketball game,” said Syracuse Superintendent Daniel G. Lowengard. “I am confident it is an experience they will never forget.”
Through the SU Athletic Department’s (SUAD) ‘Cuse Cares Community Service Program, student-athletes and coaches completed nearly 2,400 hours of community service last year, many of which were spent stressing the importance of education. ‘Cuse Cares serves as a means by which students are inspired to become meaningful contributors in their community. The program has been awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship for the past 11 years.
About National Grid Foundation
The National Grid Foundation was created to enhance the quality of life in areas where National Grid provides services. The Foundation’s ongoing challenge is to create opportunities for solutions to educational and environmental issues. Its objective is to give people the tools to build hope – an essential ingredient in the development of individuals, families and communities. Since its inception in December 1999, the Foundation has provided nearly $15 million in grants to hundreds of organizations.
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