INDIANAPOLIS — Local community activists have arranged for a friendly game of basketball between inner city kids from District 17 and IMPD officers as a fundraiser for a Youth Gaming Center. The Second Annual Cops versus Kids Basketball Playoff will be held Saturday, April 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Municipal Gardens Gymnastics (1831 Lafayette Rd.). Admission to the event is $5 for ages 6 to adults and 5 and under Free. Family admission for up to five people is available for $20.
There will be a second game with firefighters playing basketball with the city kids on Saturday May 19th at the same location and from 6-9 p.m. with same admission fees.
Ex-Heavyweight Champ, Lamon Brewster will be attendance to add his support to both events.
Jomo Cole, the event organizer, said, “Young people need positive interactions with the police. They also need a place where they can be involved in positive activities. This even allows for both, all while raising money for a good cause.”
The Circle City Gaming Center, one of the current objectives being explored in the Near Eastside Quality of Life Plans, was an idea Mr. Cole had to get kids off the streets. Kids from all around the Near Eastside will have access to the gaming center where they can socialize and play video games. They’ll “earn” playing time through good behavior and good grades.