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The Assist by Knight Foundation (ASSIST) was born in the hearts of NBA Point Guard, Brevin Knight and his wife, Deena. They both understand what it means to rise above life’s challenges and difficult circumstances in order to live out your dreams. They also know that they would not have achieved their success without the support of those who believed in their respective talents and encouraged them to aim high. The Knights established the foundation in 2002 with the vision of assisting as many people in life, as Brevin does baskets, on the court.

Mission
The mission of The Assist by Knight Foundation is to inspire the youth of today to strive for a brighter tomorrow through the development of scholarships; educational, athletic, and artistic programs; and through collaborative and financial partnerships with charities and community organizations that focus on life-enriching activities for disadvantaged children.

Focus
ASSIST has focused most of its initiatives on disadvantaged youth because so many of these children face seemingly insurmountable obstacles including loneliness, homelessness, hopelessness, and desertedness. The Knights sincerely believe that motivation and encouragement can plant seeds of hope in the minds of these children that will help them to make good choices that will lead to brighter futures. Through mentoring and wish granting the foundation introduces light and hope where there was once darkness and despair.

Of course, there are physical needs too. Each year the foundation distributes toys, clothing, shoes, toiletries, books, and school supplies in an attempt to accommodate some of the basic needs of this oft-forgotten group. The foundation recognizes the embarrassment and unfairness suffered by these children sometimes as a result of just lacking those things which might otherwise be taken for granted. ASSIST attempts to do its part in leveling the playing field for these children.

Programs
The Assist By Knight Foundation strives to touch the lives of the people in the community in many different ways. Brevin and Deena both understand the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. It is because of this understanding that the Knights have broken the programs that they work on into four categories:

Scholarship and Educational Programs Sports and Recreation Programs Personal Development Programs Multiple Sclerosis Programs

Scholarship and Educational Programs
Throughout his college and professional career, Brevin has participated in and been a supporter of youth athletic programs. His early exposure to these programs helped not only to develop his skills on the court, but also to establish a sense of self-discipline and a competitive spirit that has been vital to life off the court.

FUTURE STARS FUNDAMENTALS BASKETBALL CAMP Established in 2004.

Our philosophy is to promote the development of the TOTAL athlete while creating a fun-filled environment which:

• Stresses the relationship between academics and athletics. • Emphasizes the concept of team play and sportsmanship • Teaches the basics of passing, dribbling, shooting, and moving without the ball.

Fully committed to the camp, Brevin has partnered with AND1 to create a unique experience. He has deliberately priced the camp at an affordable $125.00 per week (versus $400 for other area camps), so as to service the local community of Newark, NJ. Brevin does not just endorse this camp, he works there as a coach and even picks up lunch for those kids who have come without food. ASSIST also works closely with the NJ Housing Authority, which sponsors campers and provides much needed transportation.

Personal Development Programs
Project Bloom is the personal project of Deena Knight. She believes if we plant a seed of hope with kind words; we water it by supplying basic needs; and we fertilize it by arranging extraordinary experiences we can help children to blossom into that which they were created to be.

In 2005, after a tour of the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Charlotte, NC, Deena developed a passion for serving the needs of homeless children. Through her interactions with the children at the center she encourages them to look forward to the future and to reject hopelessness. She encourages the children to set goals and she always provides them with journals and inspirational books to learn how to express themselves in a productive way. She is committed to introducing them to beauty and color so as to inspire bright and vivid dreams.

Project Bloom provides young women with:

• Motivational interaction and personal involvement • Collaboration with the Salvation Army Center of Hope • “Girls on a Mission” Program • Moms Day Out • Teen Night • Prom Makeovers for disadvantaged girls • “Beautiful You”- personal care programs for young girls • Etiquette and Manners

Multiple Sclerosis
The mission of ASSIST also includes support for organizations that assist individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This cause is rooted in Brevin's personal experience. At an early age Brevin learned that his uncle was diagnosed with MS. Brevin witnessed the vast emotional and physical challenges that diagnosis placed on his uncle as well as his family. While new medications and treatments are being developed, there still is no cure. Amenities such as walkers, wheelchairs and access ramps can greatly improve the overall quality of life for those stricken with MS. Brevin is committed to helping individuals gain access to these resources and to helping organizations fight this debilitating disease by:

• Donating to National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) special events, including the  MS Challenge Walk, the MS Walk, and the 150 Bike Tour • Sponsoring NMSS event participants • Providing financial assistance to organizations that research and provide assistive  technologies and provide information services on assistive products

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