Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation Announces
Deadline, Priorities for
Upcoming NBA Season
Aug. 18, 2008
The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation will accept applications from nonprofit organizations for grants for the upcoming 2008-09 NBA season through Sept. 15, 2008.
Each month during the season, the foundation will focus on a specific area of giving. The month will feature events, programs and a $10,000 grant to an organization that best fits the theme and fulfills the foundation's mission. In a new addition to the process, winning and runner-up organizations will receive tickets for a Wolves game, a booth to market their organizations, and a public address announcement at the game.
Monthly themes:
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October - New Season, New Beginnings: Organizations that offer youth a new direction or opportunity.
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November - Operation Minnesota Heroes: Organizations that support Minnesota military troops and their families.
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December - Season of Giving: Organizations that serve families in need during the holiday season.
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January - WolvesCare: Organizations that focus efforts on supporting children fighting life-threatening illnesses.
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February - Black History Month: Organizations that focus efforts on supporting and promoting African-American history and leadership skills.
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March - Read to Achieve: Organizations that focus on literacy and encourage a lifelong love of reading.
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April - Fan Appreciation: Open to all organizations; fans will determine the recipient via an online poll and in-arena balloting.
Organizations interested in obtaining a grant application can visit www.timberwolves.com/community or e-mail fastbreakfoundation@timberwolves.com.
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