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More Than Just Basketball
Hoops in the Hood program promotes social responsibility, teamwork and community building Hoops in the Hood, a summer-long program that helps youth stay active and away from gang violence, is now back in 12 Chicago neighborhoods including Back of the Yards, Little Village and Pilsen. The summer basketball league brings together residents and youth in [...]
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Hoops in the Hood Returns
The traveling basketball tournament returns to Back of the Yards and surrounding communities Designated neighborhood blocks will soon close down in various communities around the city, making way for the annual Hoops in the Hood, a traveling basketball tournament aimed to deter youth from gangs and drugs while promoting a healthy lifestyle. This year, Back [...]
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Basketball Could Prevent Violence
By Jaime Ruvalcaba, 8th grader at James Hedges Elementary Basketball programs in our community benefit the youth from different parts of our neighborhood. This year, my friends played for the St. Michael the Archangel team at the 3rd Annual Hoops in the Hood Tournament. The basketball games were great; two well-organized teams played against each [...]
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