COURTS & EQUIPMENT
Restore play spaces and place safe equipment where access is limited.
LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
THE OFFICIAL SOCIAL-IMPACT ARM OF ABA INTERNATIONAL
CHANGE LIVES
THROUGH THE GAME.
ABA International Cares will unite teams, players, owners and partners behind programs that create safer courts, healthier young people, stronger leaders and lasting opportunity.
OUR PROMISE
ONE BALL CAN OPEN A DOOR.
ONE TEAM CAN LIFT A COMMUNITY.
Every ABA market should leave a positive footprint beyond game night. Cares programs will be locally designed, responsibly delivered and measured against clear community outcomes.
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FOUNDATION PROGRAM PILLARS
THE WORK STARTS HERE.
A practical global framework that each country and team can adapt with trusted local partners.
YOUTH ACCESS
Scholarships, camps and no-cost pathways for children facing financial barriers.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Movement, nutrition, mental wellness and prevention programs led with qualified partners.
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
Tutoring, life skills, mentoring, coach education and career exposure beyond the court.
GIRLS & WOMEN
Equal access, leadership opportunities and direct support for WABA development.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Team-powered support for urgent local needs and responsible disaster-recovery partners.
SIGNATURE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
ONE COURT.
ONE COMMUNITY.
ONE FUTURE.
A repeatable annual campaign combining court renewal, equipment, youth clinics, health services and community celebration in selected ABA markets.
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THE IMPACT MODEL
LISTEN. BUILD. PROVE.
Community work earns trust when local voices lead and results are visible.
LISTEN
Assess needs with schools, families and community leaders.
PARTNER
Select qualified local nonprofits, health providers and educators.
DELIVER
Activate teams, players, volunteers and responsible funding.
MEASURE
Track reach, quality, safety and participant outcomes.
REPORT
Publish progress, lessons and use of funds each year.
WHAT WE WILL REPORT
IMPACT NEEDS A SCOREBOARD.
CHILD & PARTICIPANT SAFETY
PROTECT THE PERSON.
THEN PLAY THE GAME.
Every youth program will require a written safeguarding standard, trained adults, age-appropriate conduct, consent and image-release procedures, secure reporting and clear response responsibilities.
Safeguarding and program inquiry →01Background screening where permitted by law
02Code of conduct for staff, coaches and volunteers
03Two-adult and supervised-communication practices
04Parent or guardian consent and participant privacy
05Incident reporting with escalation responsibilities
06No retaliation for good-faith safety reports
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TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
GOOD INTENTIONS NEED GOOD GOVERNANCE.
These are the public-accountability commitments that will accompany the formal foundation launch.
BOARD & ADVISORS
Independent oversight, community voices and defined responsibilities.
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Annual reporting and independent review or audit as required.
CONFLICTS POLICY
Written disclosure and recusal standards for decisions and grants.
GRANT CRITERIA
Published eligibility, selection, use-of-funds and monitoring rules.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Donor restrictions honored and tracked separately where applicable.
DATA & PRIVACY
Responsible handling of participant, donor and partner information.
ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Programs, results, challenges and financial use shared publicly.
GLOBAL SYSTEM · LOCAL LEADERSHIP
EVERY COUNTRY.
A CARES LEAD.
Each approved ABA International country program will establish a local Cares lead, advisory partners, a yearly community plan and a simple impact dashboard aligned with the global standards.
BUILD THE FOUNDING CIRCLE
FUND IT. VOLUNTEER. PARTNER. LEAD.
FOUNDING PARTNER
Corporate and institutional partnerships with measurable shared-impact goals.
Start a conversation →TEAM ACTIVATION
A community program built into every franchise and season.
Start a conversation →PROGRAM PARTNER
Qualified schools, nonprofits, health organizations and local agencies.
Start a conversation →VOLUNTEER & MENTOR
Coaches, professionals and community leaders serving through approved programs.
Start a conversation →RESPONSIBLE GIVING
DONATIONS OPEN AFTER THE FOUNDATION IS READY.
Public contributions will activate only after the official legal entity, governing board, banking, payment security, privacy terms and applicable tax status are published. Until then, partnership and program-development inquiries are welcome.
READY TO PARTICIPATE?CHOOSE YOUR ABA PATH.
THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
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THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
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THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
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THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
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THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
Image: ABA archiveCONNIE HAWKINSROGER BROWNLOUIE DAMPIERZELMO BEATYSPENCER HAYWOODDAVID THOMPSONLARRY KENONMACK CALVIN