Community

Shaka Smart Basketball Camps LLC is committed to making Richmond a better place for children.  We take pride in the volunteer work of our management team and staff and we are honored to serve on the boards of worthwhile community organizations.  Read the articles below to learn more about our local service and philanthropy.

 

  • Fridays are Family Fun Days at Coach Smart’s Camp

    By Otesa Miles Fridays are a fun day for parents, guardians, family and friends to celebrate each camper’s accomplishments. During the last hour of Friday’s session — at 4 p.m. — Shaka Smart Basketball Camps participants receive their certificates and awards, a camp backpack and t-shirt, an official basketball and other goodies provided by camp [...]

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  • Vote Daily & Donate Items to Coach Smart’s Charity: FRIENDS Association for Children

    By Otesa Miles With your help, Coach Shaka Smart can win the 3rd Annual ESPN/Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. Your daily, online votes can ensure that Coach Smart wins the $100,000 prize for Richmond-based FRIENDS Association for Children.  In addition, you can support Coach Smart’s charity by donating much-needed items to FRIENDS to support their programs [...]

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  • Vote Smart Today! Coach Smart Needs Your Support to Win Fundraising Final Four

    By Otesa Miles VCU’s Head Basketball Coach Shaka Smart advances to the final round of the 3rd Annual ESPN/Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. To win, Coach Smart still needs your votes every day! The coach with the most online votes through March 11 at noon wins $100,000 for his charity. To vote daily, go to www.espn.com/infiniti [...]

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  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Every year, the standing governor issues a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia and acknowledges the need for residents across the state to support children, parents and families so that abuse and neglect can cease. During that month, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) partners with the state to host awareness activities, [...]

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