NANCY LIEBERMAN CHARITIES TO OPEN NEW BASKETBALL COURT IN YONKERS

What: Nancy Lieberman Charities in partnership with WorldVentures Foundation and Sport Court, has teamed up with the City of Yonkers to provide a brand new Dream Court to community of Yonkers. John Barton Park sits on half an acre in the city with a playground, swings and beautiful sitting area. Dream Courts are top-quality, multipurpose play spaces built in underserved communities so children have a safe area to shoot hoops, socialize and learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship. Programming funded through a Rotary Grant will begin on the court after the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

 

Who: Nancy Lieberman Charities, WorldVentures Foundation and Sport Court® — builds top-quality, multipurpose play spaces in underserved communities so children have safe areas to socialize, play games and learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship. To date, there are 70 courts nationwide.

 

When:  Tuesday, February 26, 2019

3:30 pm – Ribbon Cutting

 

Where: John Barton Park

High St., Yonkers, NY 10701

 

Media Opportunities: Nancy Lieberman, Nancy Lieberman Charities founder and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer who made history in 2018 by becoming the 1st Female Head Coach of a Men’s Professional in the BIG3 for team Power, former Sacramento Kings assistant coach in NBA.

                                    Mayor Mike Spano, City of Yonkers

                                    Councilwoman Shanae Williams, City of Yonkers

                                    Pete Spano, Lead Fundraiser

                                    Yonkers Youth