Ivy Tech Donates 1,500 Basketballs To 76 Boys & Girls Clubs Statewide
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INDIANAPOLIS - Ivy Tech Community College is donating nearly 1,500 basketballs to 76 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Indiana.
The statewide donation was prompted by a visit President Thomas Snyder made to a Boys & Girls club in Anderson.
"During my visit I noticed that although there often are basketball courts for the kids to use, they sometimes do not have enough basketballs for all of the kids," said Snyder. "This will not only help with meeting the demand, but will also introduce kids to college at an early age and in a unique way."
Each basketball is designed with the Ivy Tech Community College colors of green and white and includes the Ivy Tech logo.
Ivy Tech-Warsaw Executive Dean Randy Maxson presented about 60 basketballs to the Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko County Thursday.
"It's an exciting opportunity to supply some basketballs to an important community service and program," said Maxson. "I'm delighted that the Boys & Girls Club in Warsaw will be able to use these basketballs in their daily programs."
Cindi Knepper, Boys & Girls Club director, said the basketballs are another tool to get the youth into the door. By getting them in the club, they can help students with their homework and keep them off the streets.
The Boys & Girls Club, Knepper said, really appreciates the 60 basketballs.
