Shoutout to McKinley Nelson. He was 23 when he decided to make a difference and create @ProjectSwishChi.
The organization uses basketball to keep kids on the South and West Side safe. #AuthenticFan ❤️
In crazy times, I love to see stories of people like @McKinleyKNelson using sports to create sanity..and safer streets in #chicago@ProjectSwishChi is another example of sports as a solution.Tell us if @Up2UsSports @AmeriCorps coaches can help! @RollingOut https://t.co/hSc4n8qOER
McKinley Nelson using basketball as a tool for bringing youth together & steering away from violence 👏🏀
"I just felt like the easiest way to make a difference in Chicago was using something that everybody loves." https://t.co/dyiZfxmM6E @AmeriCorps@ProjectSwishChi@RollingOut
"I let my problems build up; I went weeks without eating, showering, going to class. Finally, I got professional help, but I realized how many people in Chicago didn't have access to these services" leading him to create @ProjectSwishChi#kennedyforum2020@kennedyforum
We are so excited to officially announce Destination Africa: 20/20 Vision 💫 As part of our ongoing mission to invest in and empower youth, Destination Africa, will provide an opportunity of a lifetime for 15 young adults. Thank you to all of our partners for making this happen!