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WE ARE PHILADELPHIA YOUTH BASKETBALL AND WE ARE...

BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL

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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF PHILADELPHIA'S YOUNG PEOPLE.

Philadelphia Youth Basketball leverages 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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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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1,600+

Young People

Served Yearly

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90+

Partnerships Throughout Philadelphia

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350+

Volunteers & Staff

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10

Years of Programming

(& COUNTING!)

Programs from Kinder to Career

From our youngest hoopers learning the game to high schoolers exploring careers, PYB’s programs offer mentorship, internships, and summer opportunities that help Philly youth rise from kinder to career.

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NEWS & UPDATES

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Philadelphia Youth Basketball launches $50M expansion beyond the court

By: Paul Schwedelson in the Philadelphia Business Journal

A rendering shows Philadelphia Youth Basketball's planned 40,000-square-foot building named The Generator.

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Philly Youth Basketball hopes a $50M workforce hub can help young adults ‘on a really big scale’

By: Nate File in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly Youth Basketball plans to open the Generator in early 2029, aiming to help young people build careers in trades, healthcare, tech, and entrepreneurship.

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Philadelphia Youth Basketball to build new $50 million facility in Nicetown

By: Andrew Rowan and Dylan Steinberg

"The Generator" will provide instructional spaces for teens across Philadelphia in skilled building trades, healthcare, and technology.

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