 Come R.U.N. with us.
That’s the motto and message that Isaiah Britt and Brandon Hill, founders of Reviving Urban Neighborhoods, Inc., or R.U.N., want to send to the community. R.U.N. is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve Louisville's urban community by generating and supporting opportunities for people to enhance their lives. READ MORE  Reviving Urban Neighborhoods Inc. has found a way to merge the love of basketball and the desire for success into one organization.
One of the programs they offer is the RUN league, where they empower people to win beyond the court. READ MORE  RUN, or Reviving Urban Neighborhoods, is a nonprofit focused on more than just x’s and o’s. It’s also about providing critical resources for those who don't have access to them. First, by getting the players in a positive environment on the hardwood. READ MORE
 Rel Taylor did it again! For the second straight year, Jeril Taylor lead his team (Black team) to the Peace League Tournament Championship, winning the Tournament MVP award.
WATCH: PEACE LEAGUE VIDEOS BTAG would like to first thank all the players for participating and buying in to the Peace movement. We'd also like to thank our partners No More Red Dots for the opportunity. Special thanks to Kentucky State University for sponsoring admission materials and participating in Kentucky State University Day. Thanks to our outside resources and professionals that came and spoke and set up booths: Kentuckiana Works for placing three people with jobs, Republic Bank for educating our participants on credit building and new homeowner programs. Special thanks to Michael Romaine with Northwest Mutual for providing information on financial planning, Jefferson County Public Schools Adult Education for information about completing courses, and our youth groups for attending Youth Day at the Peace League. A huge thanks to current and former overseas NBA professionals for taking part and enhancing the competition and excitement of the league. We'd also like to thank our media partners: Alpha Media B96.5 and KY SPORTS. Last but not least thanks to all the professionals and groups that provided resources and information for those that were in attendance and participating throughout the league. You all helped make it truly Bigger Than A Game. We've had 10+ current or former overseas basketball pros, a current NBA player, and 60+ former or current student athletes sign up and participating in the league this season. We also have neighborhood street-ball stars and some amateurs who enjoy playing in a peaceful atmosphere. Participants as well as spectators have enjoyed some of the off-the-court benefits of the Peace League including job placement, adult education opportunities, financial planning advice on how to improve credit scores, buy a home and secure life insurance.
Peace League 2018 will tip off in May and we're looking to build our roster! This year's league will run from May through July and will be held at the Old Male High School Arena at the intersection of Brook and Breckinridge Streets. If you're competitive, want to have fun and meet new people, join our Peace League! |
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