Court renovation is a part of the Our Courts. Our Future. program
Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in partnership with U.S. Bank unveiled a renovated court at the East Side Boys & Girls Club in St. Paul, as part of the “Our Courts. Our Future.” program.
The Our Courts. Our Future. program, presented by U.S. Bank is in its fifth year through a partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. The program’s mission is to unite communities through the power of sport, while also supporting youth development programs on and off the court.
“This is a valued and longstanding partnership with U.S. Bank and the Boys and Girls Club Twin Cities,” said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. “Beyond introducing the game of basketball to youth, each court provides a positive youth development environment where we live, work, and play.”
“At U.S. Bank, we believe in the power of play – which helps all of us stay connected and thrive,” said Greg Cunningham, chief diversity officer for U.S. Bank. “These court renovations are an important investment in our youth, which is our future. If these youth see and feel the community support from U.S. Bank and the Wolves and Lynx, they feel valued and seen. We are excited about this new court and want to thank the Boys & Girls Club for all that they are doing in our communities.”
Following remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony, area youth joined the Timberwolves and Lynx Basketball Academy to break in the new court. The renovation marks the third Our Courts. Our Future. court unveil, including previously refurbished courts at Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club and Southside Village Boys & Girls Club.
The Timberwolves and U.S. Bank also launched Champions of Change, a virtual activation with RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) spotlighting athlete activism, social justice, and diversity in sports. Explore the Champion of Change Road to Progress here.
About Pack Gives Back
Pack Gives Back is the social responsibility platform for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx, T-Wolves Gaming and Iowa Wolves. The platform encompasses all the franchises’ efforts surrounding social and community impact inclusive of the organization’s employees, partners, players, and the Fastbreak Foundation. Pack Gives Back initiatives will center around education, inclusion and wellness and support its communities 365 days a year with the crossover of NBA, WNBA, NBA2K League and G-League seasons. For more information visit https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/community/.
About U.S. Bank
U.S. Bancorp, with nearly 70,000 employees and $567 billion in assets as of September 30, 2021, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. The Minneapolis-based company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses: Consumer and Business Banking; Payment Services; Corporate & Commercial Banking; and Wealth Management and Investment Services. The company has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, social responsibility, and customer service, including being named one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies and Fortune’s most admired superregional bank. Learn more at usbank.com/about.