5-Eleven Hoops

Our project, "Empowering Neurodivergent Youth through Sports & STEAM" aims to unlock the strengths and full potential of children on the Autism Spectrum and with other disabilities. By providing inclusive sports programs, after-school STEAM education, and fostering a culture of volunteerism, we create supportive environments where all youth can thrive and succeed. This initiative addresses critical needs in fostering community engagement, educational access, and physical well-being.

5-Eleven Hoops is a 501 c3 non profit unlocking the strengths and full potential of kids with Autism through sports in supportive and inclusive spaces. Grant funding will support our standing weekly basketball classes in the city of Compton 3 days per week. In addition funding will help with our new social skills program led my a licensed speech pathologist, art, drama, nutrition/cooking class and a STEAM program. Our programs will assist our participants in cognitive & social development along with building confidence.

The 5-Eleven Hoops Adaptive basketball league will be a 3x3 basketball league for individuals on the Autism Spectrum & other intellectual /physical disabilities ages 5 to adults. The basketball league will consist of a preseason where athletes will learn the fundamentals of basketball, go through fitness training, yoga, and nutrition classes where athletes will learn to make healthy snack & meals. Monthly workshops will be available for parents to come together and learn about resources for their children.