Community Programs
Bill Godshalk Memorial Scholarship Fund
The 76ers established a scholarship fund in the memory of Bill Godshalk , a long-time fan and season ticket holder of both the Sixers and Flyers, who was lost in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation gives a $1,000 scholarship each year in Godshalk’s name to a college bound graduate of Pennsbury High School.
Community Assists
Through the generosity of players, coaches, season ticket holders, and local businesses blocks of tickets have been donated for distribution to youth groups and non-profit organizations for every home game during the regular season. Groups may request anywhere from 15-30 tickets per season to enjoy the fun and excitement of Sixers basketball! The 76ers fill the requests on an on-going basis.
Drive For Kids
With the continued success of the Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast SportsNet's "Drive for Kids Program," the community initiative has grown to include five in-arena collection drives that are aimed to assist people in the Delaware Valley. The two entities hosted a food drive, toy drive, coat drive, book drive, and a hat drive throughout the basketball season.
Educational Programs
Education is the key to success and the Philadelphia 76ers believe students deserve to be rewarded for their accomplishmenets. During the 2008-09 season, the Sixers are introducing new and exciting educational programs designed for elementary, middle and high school students.
Holiday Hoopla
During the holiday season , the entire 76ers family including players, coaches, Hip-Hop, front office personnel, and the Sixers Dance Team visit children at area hospitals. The Sixers family and the children decorate stockings and make holiday crafts, making this a great holiday for children who otherwise may not be able to go home.
Hometown Heroes
The Philadelphia 76ers have started another season of their Hometown Hero Program. Take a look at the deserving candidates who have been picked as recipients of the 2007-08 76ers Hometown Hero: In the Spirit of Alex Scott Award. Anyone can nominate a neighbor, friend or relative who is a firefighter, policeman, rescue worker, or just an everyday hero like a teacher or community leader making a difference. Click Here if you would like to nominate someone you know to become a 76ers Hometown Hero.
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA presented by Gatorade and Nike, aims to develop a life-long passion for the game of basketball by providing a support structure, instructional materials and programs that encourage participation and make the game fun and rewarding for all participants.
La Liga del Barrio
La Liga del Barrio is Philadelphia's first Latino youth basketball league, offering Latino youth an opportunity to develop basketball skills and enjoy the game, while also promoting educational achievement. The league is open for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 and consists of 28 teams. Each player receives an official La Liga Del Barrio T-shirt, and selected participants have the opportunity to play on the 76ers home court prior to a game and scrimmage at halftime.
Magee Sixers Spokesman
The Magee Sixers Spokesmen were initially founded as the Philadelphia Spokesmen by Dan Sullivan and Alice Nagel in 1978. Over the past 30 years, they have been Mid-Atlantic Conference Champions nine times. During this time, the team has introduced hundreds of wheelchair users to the sport of wheelchair basketball. The Spokesmen continue to emphasize their goal introducing new athletes to the sport, sponsoring both elite and developmental teams.
Playground Rebound
Toyota Project Rebound is a community initiative established by the NBA and Toyota. The program includes 15 hands-on community service projects that will be hosted by the NBA and WNBA teams, and will include court refurbishment's, the creation of Learn & Play Centers, and other Legacy Projects providing youth safe places to live, learn, or play.
Read for Ronald
The 76ers Read for Ronald program encourages students to read while also offering an assist to families of critically ill children being treated at area hospitals. Elementary and middle school children collect pledges for each minute read during the month of February to help generate donations and support for The House.
Read To Achieve
The NBA Read to Achieve program is designed to help young people develop a life long love of reading. Read to Achieve promotes the value of reading and online literacy, as well as encouraging families and adults to read regularly with young people.
The 76ers Read to Achieve program, presented by Pepsi, consists of various events including player appearances, school appearances, and book drives. Throughout the season, players, Hip-Hop, and front office staff reach out to more than 15,000 kids and donate over 5,000 books.
Summer Hoops Tour
Get tickets to the 2008 Sixers Home Opener with your purchase of the 12th Annual Summer Hoops Tour. The tour is led by Ambassador of Basketball World B. Free, Hip-Hop- the greatest mascot in the NBA, and the Hare Raisers who will make stops throughout the Delaware Valley, June through August. Check back soon for Hoops Tour locations.
