Leadership Tuscaloosa Breaks Ground On 'New Hoops 4 New Heights'

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The 2024-2025 Leadership Tuscaloosa class on Tuesday broke ground on a new basketball court and pavilion at the New Heights Community Resource Center (NHCRC).

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The class project — dubbed New Hoops 4 New Heights — aims to provide a dedicated recreational space for local youth and families, while fostering community engagement and accessibility to outdoor activities.

The event on Tuesday featured remarks from key stakeholders, including representatives from New Heights Foundation Inc., Leadership Tuscaloosa and local officials.

"Leadership Tuscaloosa is all about opening eyes to the challenges and opportunities we have within our community as well as cultivating new leaders to step forward in their own unique ways," Chamber President and CEO Kyle South said. "Identifying areas of need and showing the leadership to tackle those needs is why we encourage each class to adopt a project. This class embraced that, and will change lives with the New Heights project."

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama says New Hoops 4 New Heights is a collaborative effort between Leadership Tuscaloosa and New Heights Foundation Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing vital resources for Tuscaloosa residents.

The nonprofit offers essential services in education, mental health, homelessness prevention, youth development, and healthcare.

Those interested in contributing can make tax-deductible donations to New Heights Foundation Inc. by click here or by mailing donations to the address below.

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