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Hoops in the Hood, part of LISC/Chicago’s Neighborhood Sports Chicago, is a traveling, summer series that combines street basketball, community art and health awareness.
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Residents block off streets, set up hoops and invite the neighborhood to watch youth play a supervised game of basketball.
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Hoops creates a neutral, safe space that allows kids to compete, learn leadership skills and get back to the outdoors.
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Parents coach and referee while various organizations provide free services like gang intervention counseling and health screenings, and offer activities for youth not playing in the games.
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Health fair organized by LISC Chicago's Elev8 program provides five inner city schools with access to free health services and after-school programs.