UNIFIED HOOP DISTRICT

UNIFIED HOOP DISTRICT

WHO WE ARE

Hoopbus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in the belief that basketball has the power to transform lives, build bridges, and uplift communities. We serve and inspire, bringing the game to the places where it’s needed most with our vehicles of change. We’re hoopers in the wild, traveling wherever the road takes us and connecting with people through the universal language of basketball. From local blocks to global cities, we create unforgettable experiences that spark connection, hope, and possibility. Basketball teaches life, and we’re here to share that lesson, one community at a time.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build community and spread love through the game of basketball. Hoopbus is committed to bringing the game to the places where it’s needed most.

OUR GOAL

Our goals are to break down social barriers, to inspire kids and adults of all ages to get outside and play, to educate the next generation through targeted programs which teach life skills through the lens of basketball, and to empower hoop dreams around the world. We’re on a quest to generate a billion buckets.

Our Pillars

Our impact is measured through our programs and our three impact pillars.

  1. Youth Programming: Hosting events, assemblies, clinics, tournaments and developmental programs which inspire and educate youth.

    • Programs: PE Takeover, Hoop Bus University, Best Day in the Life, Community Pop Ups

  2. Area Beautification: Building vibrant, artistic, and safe spaces for communities to play basketball and access no-cost recreational experiences.

    • Program: Court Refurbishments

  3. Resource Distribution: Mobilizing our partners, volunteers and ambassadors to provide essential resources, including basketballs, sports equipment, sneakers, and meals for in-need communities

    • Programs: Serve the Block, Hoop Sleigh.

The Hoopbus provides a place to break patterns, have a cultural exchange, to get outside and play.