PHILADELPHIA YOUTH BASKETBALL INC

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a dedicated team of 25 employees, PYB is committed to utilizing basketball as a tool for positive youth development. PYB offers a wide range of programs designed to empower young people both on and off the court. These programs include their Middle School Partnership Program, HoopHers (a female empowerment initiative), Lace Up and Learn Up Summer Camp Series, I Am Because We Are (a program for young men impacted by gun violence), Work-Based Learning, Youth Leadership Council, and Youth Entrepreneurship. Each program is led by culturally-relatable and accessible Coach-Mentors who provide guidance and support to student-athletes. PYB's mission centers around creating a safe and nurturing environment where young people can develop essential skills and mindsets. The organization emphasizes the importance of combining youth development, community empowerment, and workforce development to create a lasting impact. They aim to achieve this through their programs by decreasing high school dropout rates, promoting academic success, and fostering stronger relationships between students and their peers, adults, learning environments, and communities. For more information about Philadelphia Youth Basketball and its programs, visit their website at phillyyouthbasketball.org.