Invest in Real Impact
Your donation fuels everything we do — from hiring licensed therapists and job coaches to keeping our event spaces safe, stocked, and welcoming.
When you give to Operation Basketball, you’re not just supporting a program. You’re backing a young person’s future, helping to break cycles of violence, and building a stronger Chicago from the ground up.


“OB changed the way I see my future. I didn’t think people cared this much.”
— Jahlil M., Program Participant



What Your Donation Supports:
$25 covers healthy snacks for a week of camp.
$100 funds one therapy session for a youth participant.
$500 sponsors a full Jumpers & Jobs experience.
$1,000 helps a senior athlete travel to a college showcase.
We’re a grassroots organization with a $1M impact goal for 2025 — and your support helps us get there.