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Dream Court Brings State-of-the-Art Basketball to Diverse Milwaukee Neighborhood

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A new, state-of-the-art basketball court has been unveiled in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood, providing local youth with an opportunity to develop teamwork and character. The Sherman Park Dream Court, donated by the Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv, and Nancy Lieberman Charities, is a high school regulation size court featuring a high-performance surface and two new basketball goals. This initiative is part of a larger commitment to the local community, with the organizations aiming to make a tangible difference in the lives of the youngest members.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sherman Park Dream Court is a high school regulation size court, measuring 50-by-84 feet, with two new basketball goals.
  • The court features a high-performance PowerGame[TM] surface from Sport Court[R] in gray and black, with the Dream Courts logo as its centerpiece and the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv brands featured on both halves of the court.
  • The court was donated by the Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv, and Nancy Lieberman Charities, in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, the Sherman Park Community Association, and the Milwaukee County Sherriff's Office.
  • The Courtney section plays a crucial role in the basketball program, with Nancy Lieberman providing mentorship and inclusion-based programs for the youth.
  • The Dream Court program has installed over 100 courts across the United States, impacting the lives of over 3.6 million children annually.
  • Each Dream Court serves approximately 120 youth per day, providing them with essential life skills, confidence, and self-esteem.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have a strong commitment to the local community, having previously awarded grants to Milwaukee-area businesses through their Back2Business program.
  • Fiserv has a multi-pronged initiative, Back2Business, that aims to strengthen small, minority-owned businesses through financial support, business expertise, and community engagement.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 Dream Courts have been installed across the United States, making basketball more accessible to children.
  • Each Dream Court serves approximately 120 youth per day.
  • The program has positively impacted the lives of over 3.6 million children annually.
  • Approximately 85% of the students served through Nancy Lieberman Charities' STEM and technology education programs, college scholarships, civic engagement, career readiness, basketball camps & clinics, and Dream Courts[TM] are from low-income families.

Sources:

  • [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211101005827/en/]

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