Help-Side Foundation
Using Basketball to Open Doors
We give under-resourced kids opportunities for success—on and off the court—through mentorship, teamwork, and the life lessons of basketball.
Help-Side Foundation assists at-risk and lower-income kids and families by providing access to the structure and support of team sports. Through the game of basketball, we instill work ethic, confidence, responsibility, respect, and accountability—qualities that equip kids for success beyond the hardwood.
How Your Support Helps
Your gift keeps kids in the gym, surrounded by positive role models, building confidence, accountability, and a strong work ethic that carries into life.
Financial Access
Your gift powers: scholarships, gear, facility time, transportation.Your support covers essentials like registration fees, team dues, uniforms, shoes, travel stipends, and gym time so kids can focus on playing and growing. We also create emergency funds for families facing sudden hardship, ensuring continuity all season long.
Mentorship & Role Models
Your gift powers: coach training, background checks, mentor check-ins, family resources.Kids need consistent adults who show up. We connect athletes with vetted, trained coaches who teach the game—and the habits behind success. Mentors check in on school, set goals with players, and model resilience, accountability, and respect. Family workshops and parent touchpoints keep everyone aligned.
Character & Skill Building
Your gift powers: practice plans, development curriculum, leadership activities, academic encouragement.The court is our classroom. Through structured practices, film study, and team standards, players learn preparation, teamwork, leadership, and how to grow from wins and losses. These lessons carry into school, home, and future jobs.