Sharks, Warriors, 49ers Raise Over $1 Million for Bay Area Non-Profits

SAN JOSE, CA - The
Warriors Community Foundation
(

Through the
Hoops 4 Kids program
(Golden State Warriors),
Touchdowns For Kids program
(San Francisco 49ers), and
Goals For Kids
(San Jose Sharks) programs, the Koret Foundation and Taube Philanthropies partnered with these three professional sports teams to raise funds that were accumulated throughout the season based on athletic accomplishments for each team. The funds were then donated to various beneficiaries at the completion of each of the NBA, NFL and NHL 2018-2019 seasons.
"The Koret Foundation is proud to join forces with three storied franchises in investing in pathways to success for young people throughout the Bay Area," said Michael Boskin, President of the Koret Foundation. "The work of each of these foundations and organizations is creating lasting change that will benefit countless children, teens, families and our community at large for years to come."
"On behalf of Taube Philanthropies, I'd like to express my sincere thanks and congratulations to the Warriors Community Foundation, Niners Foundation, and Sharks Foundation for three outstanding seasons that allowed our partnership to raise significant funds for our very deserving beneficiaries," said Tad Taube, Chairman of Taube Philanthropies. "We are extremely proud to be working with these fine professional sports organizations and are delighted to have found such a fun and unique way to raise the funds that will make an ever-lasting impression on the lives of those in our community. We look forward to doing more good work next season with all three teams."
WARRIORS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
During the 2018-19 NBA regular season, each 3-point basket made by a Warriors player earned a $500 donation for local non-profits through the Hoops 4 Kids program. A total of $543,500was split amongst eight beneficiaries that work to provide opportunities to underserved youth in the Bay Area. Overall, 111,900 youth were impacted through the following:
The Warriors Community Foundation would like to thank PG&E as its program partner for the season.
49ERS FOUNDATION:
During the 2018 NFL preseason and regular season, on-field achievements resulted in contributions to the Touchdowns for Kids program. With each touchdown, field goal, interception or sack made by a 49ers player, much needed funding was directed towards improving the lives of youth in need. At the conclusion of the season, Touchdowns for Kids provided $162,000 in charitable support to 17,000 under resourced Bay Area children and families through the following:
SAN JOSE SHARKS:
Throughout the 2018-19 NHL pre, regular and post-season, for every goal scored by a Sharks player a $1,000 donation was split amongst six non-profits through the Goals for Kids program. Goals for Kids experienced a record-breaking season raising $343,000 to impact 125,177 underserved Bay Area lives through the following:
The Sharks Foundation would like to thank its program partners:
Druva
,
Meriwest Credit Union
, the
Sobrato Organization
and
SWENSON
.

ABOUT THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
The Warriors Community Foundation was established by the Lacob and Guber ownership group in 2012 and is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved Bay Area children. Specifically, the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation works to improve educational outcomes among low-income students in Alameda and San Francisco Counties, and since inception have delivered over $10 million in impact. The Foundation also rebuilds public basketball courts around the Bay Area and to date, and has refurbished over 80 local courts, helping to revitalize schools, parks, and neighborhoods. Finally, the Foundation donates thousands of tickets each season to schools and nonprofits that serve children and families, helping to share the joy and excitement of Warriors home games. The work of the Warriors Community Foundation is sustained by generous contributions from Warriors owners, players, partners, and fans.
ABOUT THE 49ERS FOUNDATION:
The 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies. From award-winning STEAM education and nationally recognized youth football programs, to impactful community partnerships with leading non-profits, the 49ers Foundation is tirelessly dedicated to inspiring the confidence and collaboration youth need to tackle what is possible. Last year alone, the 49ers Foundation committed more than $6 million back into the Bay Area community and in its 28 years in existence has donated more than $40 million.
49ers.com/community/foundation
ABOUT THE SAN JOSE SHARKS FOUNDATION:
Established in 1994, the Sharks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in the community with an emphasis in the areas of education, health and safety, and character development. Since inception, the Sharks Foundation has positively impacted the lives of individuals in the community through its contributions to local non-profit organizations. The Sharks Foundation and the San Jose Sharks are committed to being to a good community partner and continuing to make a positive impact through 2040 and beyond. To learn more about how the Sharks Foundation is helping underserved youth and families in need in the community, visit the Sharks Foundation's
website
, view the
2017-18 Community Annual Report
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