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Better and bigger. It’s the two words best used to describe one of the most anticipated annual events powered by Ballin' 4 Peace, as the NYC Elite 32 Winter Classic returns on Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28 at Springfield High School in Queens, New York. Featuring Varsity and Junior Varsity high school basketball teams from across New York City, the NYC Elite 32 Winter Classic continues to grow, on and off of the court.

Ballin' 4 Peace is proud to announce it is teaming-up with Chase Bank to host a non-cost Budgeting and Savings Workshop on Monday, September 23 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Chase East Harlem.

This year, the 2024 QueensWeek XIV Basketball Festival returns with another standout 2-Day Tournament taking place at Baisley Pond South Playground.  Basketball games get underway from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 7 with regular playoff games, with the Semifinal and Championship Game tipping off on Sunday, September 8. 

In episode 24, season 2,  the 4 For A Hundred podcast dives deep into the world of basketball, community activism, and the power of sports, discussing the challenges and triumphs of Haron “H2O” Hargrave, the founder of Ballin' 4 Peace.

When the Ballin’ 4 Peace All-Stars took to the softball field against the NYPD on Sunday, July 28, at Randall’s Island Field, the 3rd Annual Charity Softball game was more than an opportunity to spread a message of peace on the diamond and in the community. 

Whether it's giving back to communities across New York City or shining on the basketball court as a non-profit organization, Ballin’ 4 Peace knows how to rack up the wins with Men's and Women's 3x3 teams earning championships. 

The 3rd Annual Charity Softball Game takes place on Sunday, July 28th, at Randall’s Island Field at 11:00 am with the on-going series tied at 1-1. The full day of activities includes a Youth All Star Game, an H2O Music performance, and a Home Run Derby before the Ballin’ 4 Peace All-Stars take to the field against the NYPD. 

Each year Ballin' 4 Peace's Annual Charity Basketball Game gets bigger and better and this year was no different. For the eighth year, Ballin' 4 Peace Founder, Haron Hargrave, brought together a star-studded list of hip-hop artists, social media influencers, media personalities, and standout basketball players to give back on the court.