Rebuildng dreams through hoops

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

I’m Willie Peterkin, Founder of the Willie Peterkin Foundation. Growing up in Paterson, NJ I learned you either stayed occupied or got taken by the streets. Sports were a big part of my life. In 2016, I recognized a need in the community. As I drove through the city, I would see children trying to play basketball in dilapidated courts in disrepair. So, I decided to set out on a mission to revitalize these courts and that’s how

Rebuilding Dreamz Through Hoopz came to be.

Since 2016, RDTH has been raising money to restore and build fun, safe, places for youth to enjoy playing basketball. To date, 2 courts have been rehabilitated, with 2 pending approval and many smiles have been brought to the faces of our youth.

In 2019, the Willie Peterkin Foundation received

501(c)(3) non-profit status which became the foundation to support the Rebuilding Dreamz Through Hoopz Program.

To expand our reach, Rebuilding Dreamz Beyond Hoopz was developed. This program was created to provide youth with mentorship, workshops and community events. I also collaborate with other organizations, as well as being a committee member supporting: Growing In Grace, PIFFY Award Organization, Ceasefire and Bronze Heat, to ensure our youth have healthy, viable futures. Keeping our youth active, safe, healthy, educated and happy by revitalizing our communities is our goal.