NBA Foundation Awards Grant to Brotherhood Crusade Promotes equality and empowers Black youth in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, Calif. –The NBA Foundation recently awarded a total of $12 million to 31 organizations including the Brotherhood Crusade, to help further economic empowerment in the Black community. This grant will support Brotherhood Crusade’s mission to champion equality and equity by removing and/or helping individuals overcome barriers by facilitating opportunities and youth development programs that positively change the trajectory of their future.

“We are excited and honored to be a recipient of the NBA Foundation’s eighth grant round, especially as we continue to work every day to support our youth in Los Angeles to pursue educational and financial success,” stated Charisse Bremond Weaver, president and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade. “Every year we serve over 24,000 community residents through a variety of programs to improve quality of life and we are grateful to have the support of an organization that aligns with our mission.”

The NBA Foundation has driven social change across the country by using its platforms and resources to increase partnerships and support organizations that address education,