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NBA legend Isiah Thomas plays Santa on native West Side

NBA legend Isiah Thomas plays Santa on native West Side

By Maudlyne Ihejirika | Chicago Sun-Times
January 2, 2016

NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is known by many monikers: the legend who turned the last-place Detroit Pistons into back-to-back NBA champions; 12-time NBA All-Star; one of the 50 greatest players in National Basketball Association history. Underprivileged kids in the West Side neighborhoods where he grew up, however, know him as none of those. They call him Santa. For the fourth year in a row, the 54-year-old one-time professional and collegiate basketball coach and businessman descended on East Garfield Park in December with toys, coats, clothing, bikes and computer tablets for more than 400 kids at Marillac Social Center on December 18, 2015.

Mary’s Court Fourth Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Mary’s Court Fourth Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Interviewed by Tocarra Eldridge, Edited by Aaron Robinson | Consciousness Magazine
December 23, 2015

Here is a unique recap through the lens of our dear friends and supporters at Consciousness Magazine of our 4th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway that took place on December 18, 2015 at Marillac Social Center. What a joy it is to participate in such a wonderful event. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Mary’s Court Foundation!!! Thank you so much to Aaron Robinson and the members of his great team.

Images of Peace Youth Photography Competition

Images of Peace Youth Photography Competition

July 13, 2015

Today, Noah’s Arc Foundation, The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, Eleyo Foundation, Mary’s Court Foundation, Major Adams and Connor Sports announced a Summer Photography contest called, “Images of Peace.” A program involving 300 young people between the ages of 12-18 years old.

Three hundred young people from the north, south and west sides of Chicago will be asked to take pictures of what they see as images of peace through their eyes. The top 30 pictures will be given to 4 professional photographers to choose, the top 5 winners. Winners win a $500 scholarship each.

MSG Networks adds Liberty Away Games to Schedule

MSG Networks adds New York Liberty Away Games to Schedule

New York Liberty
July 10, 2015

MSG Networks announced today that New York Liberty away games for the 2015 WNBA season have been added to the schedule.  “We are very excited our fans will now be able to follow the Liberty on MSG Networks all season long, as the team competes in critical matchups across the country,” said New York Liberty Team President Isiah Thomas. “I heard the message from many of our fans, that it was important to be able to see New York Liberty home and away games broadcast locally, and we are happy to be able to make that a reality this season.”

NBA legend Isiah Thomas plays Santa on native West Side

Jan 4, 2016 |

NBA legend Isiah Thomas plays Santa on native West Side

By Maudlyne Ihejirika | Chicago Sun-Times
January 2, 2016

NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is known by many monikers: the legend who turned the last-place Detroit Pistons into back-to-back NBA champions; 12-time NBA All-Star; one of the 50 greatest players in National Basketball Association history. Underprivileged kids in the West Side neighborhoods where he grew up, however, know him as none of those. They call him Santa. For the fourth year in a row, the 54-year-old one-time professional and collegiate basketball coach and businessman descended on East Garfield Park in December with toys, coats, clothing, bikes and computer tablets for more than 400 kids at Marillac Social Center on December 18, 2015.

Mary’s Court Fourth Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Jan 4, 2016 |

Mary’s Court Fourth Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Interviewed by Tocarra Eldridge, Edited by Aaron Robinson | Consciousness Magazine
December 23, 2015

Here is a unique recap through the lens of our dear friends and supporters at Consciousness Magazine of our 4th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway that took place on December 18, 2015 at Marillac Social Center. What a joy it is to participate in such a wonderful event. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Mary’s Court Foundation!!! Thank you so much to Aaron Robinson and the members of his great team.

Congrats to New York Liberty for Claiming Top Seed in WNBA Eastern Conference

Oct 13, 2015 |

Congrats to the WNBA’s New York Liberty for Claiming Top Seed in the Eastern Conference

September 6, 2015

The New York Liberty clinches the No. 1 seed in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference for the first time since 2002. On behalf of the Mary’s Court Foundation, we want to congratulate our leader and Liberty Team President, Isiah Thomas, and the entire Liberty franchise on this monumental accomplishment. #BurnBright

Images of Peace Youth Photography Competition

Jul 13, 2015 |

Images of Peace Youth Photography Competition

July 13, 2015

Today, Noah’s Arc Foundation, The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, Eleyo Foundation, Mary’s Court Foundation, Major Adams and Connor Sports announced a Summer Photography contest called, “Images of Peace.” A program involving 300 young people between the ages of 12-18 years old.

Three hundred young people from the north, south and west sides of Chicago will be asked to take pictures of what they see as images of peace through their eyes. The top 30 pictures will be given to 4 professional photographers to choose, the top 5 winners. Winners win a $500 scholarship each.

MSG Networks adds Liberty Away Games to Schedule

Jul 13, 2015 |

MSG Networks adds New York Liberty Away Games to Schedule

New York Liberty
July 10, 2015

MSG Networks announced today that New York Liberty away games for the 2015 WNBA season have been added to the schedule.  “We are very excited our fans will now be able to follow the Liberty on MSG Networks all season long, as the team competes in critical matchups across the country,” said New York Liberty Team President Isiah Thomas. “I heard the message from many of our fans, that it was important to be able to see New York Liberty home and away games broadcast locally, and we are happy to be able to make that a reality this season.”