2K Foundations and Jayson Tatum Unveil Refurbished Basketball Court in St. Louis

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Yesterday, 2K Foundations, the philanthropic arm of 2K focused on supporting underserved communities, joined forces with NBA 2K25 cover athlete and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum to unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at the Mathews-Dickey Club (Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis) in North St. Louis.

The renovation aims to address the shortage of recreational facilities and foster positive change in the community. Tatum, a St. Louis native and 5-time NBA All-Star, played a key role in this initiative. Ronnie Singh, known as “Ronnie 2K” and 2K’s Head of Lifestyle & Content Marketing, was also in attendance.

“To be here in Jayson’s (Tatum) hometown and give back to this community is everything that 2K Foundations strives for,” said Singh. “Basketball can be such a powerful tool providing opportunities beyond the sport itself and we’re excited to be a part of this not just today but well after.”

The court’s upgrade includes sanding and refinishing, new artwork, wall cleaning, paint touch-ups, updated nets, and essential supplies for youth basketball programs such as basketballs, ball pumps, cones, and racks. The court is located at 4245 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63115.

Since its inception in 2018, 2K Foundations has renovated 50 basketball courts globally, partnering with NBA stars and charities to make a lasting impact.

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SOURCE SPORTS: 2K Foundations and Ariel Atkins Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Program in D.C.

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Last week, 2K Foundations partnered with WNBA champion Ariel Atkins, her foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, and The Youth Entrepreneur Institute to unveil a new Entrepreneurship and Apparel Making program for D.C. area youth. The program features STE(A)M workshops and guest speaker sessions.

“I’m thrilled to partner with 2K Foundations, bringing the Entrepreneurship and Apparel Making program to life,” said Atkins. “It’s an impactful opportunity to empower the next generation to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, nurture their business development skills, and foster their creativity, and it’s exciting to make this possible for young minds.”

The six-week summer course aims to nurture creative business development, culminating in a pitch event on July 12 at Washington D.C.’s KidBizCON, where participants will present their ideas to high-level judges, including Atkins. Winners will receive grant money to turn their ideas into reality.

The program’s mission is to ignite dreams and build futures through a fun and informative journey from business idea conception to market sales, directly investing in the potential of underserved communities.

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