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Be a voice for Those in Need
Empowering children and communities through education, support, and teamwork
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Every Child Deserves a Fair Start
With your help, we supply essential school gear and support for children in underserved communities.
Help us build brighter futures
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide our local communities with an event that promotes teamwork, security, and charity. It is our firm belief that every child should be granted equal opportunity in their early education. We have expanded on this idea to present a fun and safe environment for our youth to participate in a team-based tournament, while also being able to give back to the neighborhoods they live in.
We work tirelessly to ensure local elementary school children are supplied with high-quality backpacks and necessary supplies during the school year, and envision a future where every child is supported throughout their academic careers.
Thank you to our top sponsers





About Us
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More About The Tournament
The Hoop to Help Tournament
- General Admission for Public: Free
- Date: August 2, 2025
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AGES:
Boys: 11–13yo · 14–16yo · 17–19yo
Girls: 10–11yo · 12–13yo
- Team Cost (10 players): $200
- The Hoop to Help Tournament is a double-elimination 10-man team event.
- We utilize 5 basketball courts provided to us by the Waterbury PAL, as well as the gymnasium at Reed Elementary School, Waterbury, Connecticut.
- Each game will be 28 minutes ( 2 x 14min Halves), with a 5-minute overtime if needed.
- Winners move on to the next round, all Tournament Champions will receive Trophies and Championship rings!
Hoop To Help Stats Since 2015:

Backpacks Donated

Participants
Donations Are Welcomed
Backpacks – pens/pencils – notebooks – erasers – highlighters – etc
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
- Park Pizza – 493 Cooke St, Waterbury, CT
- Brooklyn Bakery – 464 Reidville Dr, Waterbury, CT
- Chase Parkway Memorial – 430 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT
- The Home Depot – 575 Bank St, Waterbury, CT
- Target – 300 Chase Avenue, Waterbury, CT
- Waterbury Police Activity League (PAL) – 64 Division St, Waterbury, CT
- Dynobite Smiles – 765 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT
- Waterbury Hospital – 64 Robbins St, Waterbury, CT
- Waterbury Courtyard by Marriott – 63 Grand St, Waterbury, CT
- Walmart – 910 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT
- Steve Conway – Waterbury City Sheriff
- In Da Cut Party Rental Room – 715 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT
- Beautifully Gifted – Providence, RI
- Chris Jannetto Photography
- Jack Paul Noujaim
- Boss Lady Media
- Hoffman-BMW of Waterbury
- Brook Valletta
- Brian Danaher – DJ
- Jamil’s Barbershop