September 15, 2022 |
News Philanthropy The Pistons
Why Detroit Pistons Owner And Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores Hopes Basketball Camps Can Be ‘Foundation Of Success’ For Kids
Jeremiah West was eager to volunteer at the five-day basketball camp recently held in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood in Detroit. He fondly remembers when he was taught to play by older kids as a youth. “The camp keeps the kids active and teaches them the fundamentals of basketball,” West said of the early August camp that
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July 6, 2022 |
Flint Now
Tom Gores’ FlintNOW Unveils ‘Bright, Vibrant’ Refurbished Basketball Court As Part Of Juneteenth Celebration
FLINT, Mich. — Youth advocate Shareka Howard remembers when the Windiate Park basketball court was riddled with large cracks. Now, those cracks are repaired and covered by a freshly painted mural, a testament to Howard’s dedication to create a safe place to play for Flint children. The mural was unveiled Sunday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony,
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July 6, 2022 |
Flint Now
Tom Gores FlintNOW Foundation Joins Forces with Flint Artist, Local Advocates And Parks Officials To Renovate Basketball Courts In Genesee County
FLINT, Mich. – June 19, 2022 – The FlintNOW Foundation, created by Detroit Pistons owner and Flint native Tom Gores, is partnering with Genesee County Parks Commission and Flint native Jamiersen Green to renovate basketball courts in three parks throughout the county. The first location, Windiate Park, was completed over the weekend, and the freshly
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June 28, 2022 |
News The Pistons
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ ‘go for it’ advice to GM Troy Weaver helps produce productive draft night in guard Jaden Ivey, center Jalen Duren
The Detroit Pistons are earning rave reviews for their draft night haul of guard Jaden Ivey and center Jalen Duren.
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June 22, 2022 |
Articles News Philanthropy
Tom Gores’ FlintNOW Foundation Joins Forces With Flint Artist, Local Advocates And Parks Officials To Renovate Basketball Courts In Genesee County
First of three newly refurbished courts unveiled during Juneteenth celebration in Windiate Park Court designed by Flint native Jamiersen Green celebrates the power of collaboration, transformation, and unity FLINT, Mich. – June 19, 2022 – The FlintNOW Foundation, created by Detroit Pistons owner and Flint native Tom Gores, is partnering with Genesee County Parks Commission
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