Final 2021 Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 56
The
real
MVP
SCHOLARSHIP
A top news story for us in 2020 was the generous
donation of $100,000 from Kevin Durant and his
Charitable Foundation. In 2021, we knew we
wanted to put that donation to use in a way that
would honor both Kevin and his mom. We
launched "Our Real MVP" scholarship in 2021
23
MOMS
AND COUNTING
focused on supporting single mothers and their
kids. We do not believe that economic barriers
should exist when it comes to providing enriching
activities to kids. Additionally, the COVID-19
pandemic impacted single moms more severely
than other demographics. Considering the
financial pressures tied with balancing home
29
KIDS
AND COUNTING
schooling, returning to work and raising our next
generation - we wanted to be a source of relief to
these MVPs. Over the last year we have provided
scholarships to 23 single moms and their kids in
order to bridge the gaps. We want to once again
thank Kevin Durant for the donation and his mom
for the inspiration. We can't wait to see what our
award winners do in the future, and who knows
maybe we will see them win a trophy of their own!
$3K
SUPPORT
AVERAGE
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT