The Fertitta family, Houston Rockets, Clutch City Foundation, Memorial Hermann Health System, and City of Houston unveiled extensive renovations Thursday afternoon at Moody Community Center.
The Rockets are owned by the Fertitta family, while the Clutch City Foundation has served as the umbrella organization for all of the franchise’s community initiatives in the Houston area since 1995.
In addition to overhauls of both an indoor and outdoor basketball court, the Moody project included a refurbished reading and learning center complete with computers, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathemathics) equipment, and gaming systems.
According to the team, the refurbishment of the basketball courts is an extension of Memorial Hermann’s mission to improve the health and well-being of all Houstonians and part of the system’s vision to create healthier communities. The learning center is part of a broader NBA league-wide initiative during its 75th anniversary season to create or improve live, learn, or play centers in each team’s home market.
At Thursday’s event, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner led a ribbon cutting ceremony along with Carol Paret, chief community health officer at Memorial Hermann. Following the ceremony, the Rockets conducted mini-clinics for area children at the two basketball courts.
We must continue to invest in underserved and under-resourced communities, and I appreciate the @HoustonRockets, the Clutch City Foundation and @memorialhermann Health System for partnering with the city to improve Moody Park. @HPARD/ @CompleteHouston! pic.twitter.com/mRpN9TYNXd
— Houston Mayor's Office (@houmayor) May 12, 2022
Representatives of the Rockets present at Thursday’s ceremony included Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations; Stephen Silas, head coach; former Rockets player and Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy; and current players Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Josh Christopher.
Going forward, the Rockets say they will continue to partner with Moody Community Center and the City of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department by bolstering afterschool and summer programs with reading and wellness initiatives, along with basketball clinics and camps.
Courtesy of rockets.com, scroll on for photos from Thursday’s event.
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