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Join Ballin For Peace Founder, Haron Hargrave, on Sunday, June 27 (2:00-6:00pm) at the Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands as the Queens native and former Sacramento State University basketball player and overseas professional guard will be a featured panelist at the Pain, Purpose, and Power event presented by Blessed by Brandi, Inc. 

Thanks to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, a big focus on improving neighborhoods, communities, and creating opportunities through athletics and sports over the past 7 months signals a major accomplishment to hang his hat on leading into Tuesday’s Primary Election in New York City. 

With June officially helping kickoff summer around New York City, Ballin’ 4 Peace remains focused on getting back on the court together and the chance to resume giving back to underprivileged youth and communities with the 6th Annual Ballin’ 4 Peace Celebrity & Charity Basketball Game. 

Join Ballin' 4 Peace for the first all-women's panel on Thursday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m. streaming on StreamYard as digital media host and journalist, Marie David, moderates an influential panel of women from the world of politics, business, and fashion to share their views on ways to better recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women today. 

As we wrap up an unforgettable past 12 months, everyone at Ballin’ 4 Peace would like to take this moment to reflect on what will go down in history as an unprecedented year as the organization continues to place an emphasis on giving back to those in need and spreading peace through sports. 

Ballin' 4 Peace Founder and Queens native Haron Hargrave was recently named to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards' 130-person transition team. Made up of 14 committees, the group of advisers includes a diverse range of interests ranging from government, to nonprofit leaders, and community activists.

 Ballin'4 Peace continues to support inner-city youth and educational programs. With a focus on providing individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy communities, Queens Community House is now offering a fully remote engagement after school program for Middle School students (Grades 6-8) from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Learn more and register today! 

Ballin’ 4 Peace is excited to be selected as a charity partner for the upcoming focus on fitness event, The 5 Borough Challenge, presented by fitness expert Paul Bamba and taking place at designated parks from around Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens on Saturday, October 24th, 2020.