SILVER STARS: Reaching Out To Make a Difference

Reaching Out To Make a Difference

The Spurs Foundation
Since its inception in 1988, the Spurs Foundation has been handing out assists to physically, emotionally and economically underserved South Texas youth and is proud of its donations of more than $14 million. Funded solely by fundraisers and donations, the Spurs Foundation’s volunteer board includes fans, community leaders, retired athletes and representatives from the corporate and civic sectors.
The Spurs Foundation’s fundraising efforts enrich the lives of children by:

Teaming up with the Tim Duncan Foundation to recognize and reward children who demonstrate character values through Tim Duncan’s Character program.
Ensuring more than 25,000 youth participate in the Spurs Youth Basketball League, a non-school league with the message of success through positive choices, presented by Pizza Hut and Valero.
Awarding grants to area non-profits which have strategic relevance to the Spurs Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for children in need.
Offering school incentive programs promoting math and problem solving skills, achievement in reading, writing, vocabulary, and spelling, as well as recognizing excellence in teaching.
In partnership with the Spurs Wives/Girlfriends (dba Spurs Home Court) and San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU), producing and selling calendars with proceeds annually donated to area charities.
Donating more than 25,000 Spurs, Rampage, Silver Stars, and Toros tickets to underserved area youth, families and charities and through school-based student incentive programs.

Auction & Raffle Donations

Spurs Sports & Entertainment and the Spurs Foundation make nearly 2,000 donations or in-kind contributions to nonprofits, including churches, charities and schools each year. These donations, including tickets and autographed memorabilia, raise thousands of dollars for charitable causes in the San Antonio area. In addition, thousands of fans experience Silver Stars home games through the Community Ticket Donation program. Each year, through the underwriting support of the Spurs Foundation and sponsors, tickets are awarded enabling underserved children and their families to experience the excitement of WNBA basketball. To request a donation, please visit the Community section on www.sasilverstars.com and download a Donation Request Form. Requests should be made at least four weeks prior to the event.

Stars of the Moment

The Spurs Sports & Entertainment family always has time for the community. Current Silver Stars, Rampage, and Spurs players, former players, coaches, mascots, management and other team representatives annually attend a host of community events, school assemblies, hospital visits, nonprofit events and fundraising benefits. Each year, the Spurs Sports & Entertainment family makes more than 1,600 community appearances. For information on having a Silver Stars representative participate in your event, please submit your request via the On-Line Request Form found in the Community section on www.sasilverstars.com. You may also download this form and mail to Appearance Manager, One AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX 78219, or fax to 210-444-5875. Requests should be made at least four weeks prior to the event and include all information concerning the event.