News Release
For Immediate Release
January 13, 2009
Contact:
Aaron Zappia
(215) 657-7700

Senator Greenleaf Sponsors $5,000 Grant for Upper Moreland Hoops

On Saturday, January 10, 2009, Senator Greenleaf (R-Montgomery / Bucks) presented the players, parents, and coaches of the Upper Moreland Hoops youth basketball organization with a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development mock check for $5,000 at the organization's Opening Day Ceremony at the Upper Moreland Middle School gym.   

Also, Philadelphia Sixers mascot, Hip Hop, was present to help jumpstart the season.   

The $5,000 grant will be used to offset registration costs for disadvantaged children.  As well, the funding will support gym rental and equipment costs. 

Upper Moreland Hoops is a basketball organization for boys and girls between the ages of six and 18 of Upper Moreland Township and surrounding communities.  The organization manages a number of leagues distributed by age group.  Parents and community members volunteer as coaches, directors, and referees.   

Each year, more than 400 players, 30 coaches, 20 directors, referees, and support staff, and hundreds of dedicated parents participate.

"This a great community organization that gets kids of all ages involved," said Senator Greenleaf.  "I am proud of all those who work hard year after year to get the teams ready to compete and all the players who make this such an outstanding organization.  There are lifelong benefits to playing any recreational sport, and I'm happy that so many of the young people of Upper Moreland Township have chosen to take advantage of this great opportunity."