These investments are focused on reducing barriers to entry associated with mental health care

NEW YORK, NY, February 13, 2023 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation announced today a series of grants totaling $50,000 to support several Utah-based organizations in recognition of the city hosting the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. 

The NBPA Foundation will provide grants to the following organizations designed to reduce barriers to entry associated with mental health care.

1. Black Physicians of Utah -  This grant will help the Black Physicians of Utah launch a mental health alliance for Black men in Utah and provide subsidized behavioral health services.

2. Latino Behavioral Health Services - This grant will help Latino Behavioral Services provide scholarships and stipends for behavioral health services for black, indigenous,  and people of color, as well as undocumented individuals.

3. Park City Community Foundation’s Mental Wellness Alliance - This grant will help provide scholarships and stipends for behavioral health services for black, indigenous,  and people of color, as well as undocumented individuals.

“All-Star Weekend is a great opportunity for the NBPA Foundation to establish roots in the host city and support local organizations that are committed to causes that align with our players' philanthropic passions,” said Stephanie-Rawlings Blake, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation. “I am thrilled that we are able to provide these grants to support these select organizations and their very important work around creating increased access to mental health care.”

All media inquiries should be directed to communications@nbpa.com.

About the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation:

Established in 1997, the National Basketball Players Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members and providing support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations throughout the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need. Through grants that match players’ philanthropy and charitable giving, the Foundation highlights and accelerates the real and collaborative work that basketball players do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.

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