Our Story
In January 2007, the H.O.O.P. Foundation began its journey by recruiting 10 male youths from Hillcrest Continuation High School in Inglewood, California, to form a basketball team. Initially practicing in the New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church gymnasium, the program quickly gained popularity, expanding from 10 to 25 participants within just a few months. Over the years, the foundation has successfully organized various leagues and tournaments, including the Slam-Jam Basketball Tournament and the Redondo Beach Parks and Recreation Adult League, serving as a beacon of hope and opportunity for local youth.