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New York Mayor Eric Adams lent his support for Ballin' 4 Peace and the 1st Annual Catalyst Youth Summit and Awards in Brooklyn as the Keynote Speaker, with Mayor Adams echoing the importance of stopping gun violence and creating safe programs for youth in New York City.

It’s that time of the year again. After a hiatus from last summer, Ballin’ 4 Peace returns to take part in QueensWeek Festival with a two-day basketball tournament on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at 150th Park (150th Street and North Conduit Ave) in Queens, New York!

Gun violence is a past and present problem across the United States that deserves full attention and thanks to some advanced technology and the support of U.S. Representatives like Adriano Espaillat from New York, the country could possess a brighter future with a proper solution. 

In an effort to continue to spread peace through sports and promote gun violence prevention awareness across the United States, Ballin 4 Peace is excited to hold a free youth basketball clinic at Charles Hadley Park in Miami, Florida on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as part of the 501c3 organization’s national “Road To Peace Tour”. 

Join us on Saturday, July 2 at Charles Hadley Park in Miami, Florida as Ballin 4 Peace (501c3) presents the 2022 Road To Peace Tour, which includes a free youth clinic and game, 3-point Shootout, Dunk Contest, and a Charity Basketball Game as part of the day-long festivities. 

Join us on Thursday, May 26 at The Atrium in Brooklyn, New York as a host of hilarious comedians take to the stage all for a good cause. Hosted by hybrid entertainer Reggie Kush, the Fundraiser Comedy Show presented by Ballin 4 Peace is headlined by Julio Diaz (Netflix Is A Joke Fest), Eva Evans (BET’s On The Ropes), JJ. Mattise (Comedy Cellar, Broadway Comedy Club, Lay It Out), and Mark Gregory (Vice TV, Apollo, Laugh Tonight, Run With It). 

What a way to tip-off our 2022 Road To Peace tour. Ballin 4 Peace is excited to host its 6th Annual Charity Basketball Game in Houston, Texas on Saturday, May 7th (11:00 - 8:00 pm) with festivities including a free youth basketball clinic, a youth game, Slam Dunk contest, 3-Point contest, and a Celebrity Basketball game. The location will be announced as we grow closer to the event.