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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF PHILADELPHIA'S YOUNG PEOPLE.
We leverage the iconic game of basketball to deliver life-changing opportunities and experiences.
Built of, by, for, and with the communities we serve, PYB provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people to build the skill-sets and mindsets they need to succeed on the court and in their education, careers, and lives.
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1,200+
Young People
Served Yearly
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70+
Partnerships Throughout Philadelphia
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350+
Volunteers & Staff
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8+
Years of Programming
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OUR APPROACH
Philadelphia Youth Basketball uniquely intertwines youth development, community and economic empowerment, and workforce development, all with a racial equity lens.
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We believe in the strength of providing these services together for maximum impact, while developing an ecosystem where all members of our community succeed.
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