2016 Dear Friends,

I take great pride in the passion with which our players, coaches and staff strive to make a positive impact on the community. As such, I am excited to present the 2015–2016 edition of the Rockets Community Report, a snapshot of this past season’s outreach efforts, and a representation of the Rockets legacy of giving back that spans nearly half a century. This is our story of an ongoing partnership with a community that has become so much a part of our Rockets family. And because we’re family, when torrential rains and floods hit Houston in April of this year, we were honored to answer Mayor Sylvester Turner’s call to help thousands of Houstonians get back on their feet by donating $500,000 to the Mayor’s Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund. We’re proud to highlight the ongoing programs that support education, youth fitness and wellness, children and families in crisis, and the many additional initiatives featured in the report.As we do each season, we’ve continued to help the underserved, support our military, and provide activities that uplift children battling illness. Through the Foundation, we constantly seek ways to make an even greater impact, and this year we hosted the inaugural “Clutch City Cares for Kids” fundraising event, that raised more than $100,000 for two charities that support children - Casa de Esperanza and the Sunshine Kids Foundation. We’re grateful for our community partners who allow us to support their works of service. They inspire us. Our entire Rockets organization, as well as our corporate partners are committed to helping.

Thank you for your continued support of the Rockets. Please enjoy the stories of how we all work together to make Houston such a special place to live. We hope that you too will be inspired by the many heartwarming features.

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Education is a priority for Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, who personally sponsored a trip to Austin in July for a class of students from Woodrow Wilson Montessori School. The students visited the State Capitol building, toured historical sites like the George Washington Carver Museum, and experienced a taste of college life on the University of Texas campus. In what’s become an annual tradition on September 11th, Rockets staff, with an assist by Papa John’s Pizza, canvassed the city to personally thank Houston area first responders for keeping our communities safe. This season, members of the organization visited over 100 Houston area police and fire departments, delivering tickets to a Rockets game, official Rockets t-shirts and caps, and delicious Papa John’s pizzas.

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The Rockets dedicated this year’s October Launch Week to helping provide food for the Houston area hungry. The organization encouraged schools to host major food drives by offering great incentives for large-scale collections. In all, over 35,000 lbs of food was collected and distributed to Casa de Esperanza and Target Hunger. Improving physical fitness and wellness among the Houston community is an important initiative for the Rockets and Memorial Hermann. Now in its 14th season, Rockets Run presented by Memorial Hermann Health Insurance has become one of the most anticipated fun runs in the city. Thousands of Houston area runners and walkers tipped off the NBA season by finishing the 5k run, 2 mile walk or Kids 1k on the Rockets’ center court. Proceeds from the November event benefitted Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

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CHARITY OF THE MONTH The Rockets designated the Mattress Firm Foundation as the charity of the month for November, raising over $4,000 in support of pancreatic cancer research. All funds raised in November were to help in the battle against pancreatic cancer. SCHOOL SHOWS Mattress Firm teamed up with Rockets Mascot Clutch to teach students about the importance of getting enough sleep. More than 16,000 elementary students 8 attended “Good Night Sleep” rallies. Families at the Star of Hope Transitional Living Center were treated to a special surprise on November 24th when and his mom, Monja, served up their own special meal. Rockets team chef, Chef Rey Darthard, cooked up a Thanksgiving feast after which James spent time interacting and shooting hoops with the kids.

9 Camp Hope provides interim housing for families of wounded veterans and veterans suffering from combat-related PTSD. As a way of expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifice, Rockets legends joined Bowen, Miclette & Britt in hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner in the veterans’ honor. The group enjoyed a memorable November evening together, sharing a meal with the veterans and their families and playing games with the children.

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Putting groceries on the table can be a challenge for many families, but it’s especially difficult during the holidays. The Rockets partnered with ZTE to help 50 Target Hunger families shop for groceries. Corey Brewer and Terrence Jones, along with Rockets and ZTE staff, helped the families as they shopped their way through a Randall’s grocery store. 12

Dwight Howard loves to put smiles on the faces of those in need. This past November, he surprised members of Fifth Ward Enrichment with lunch at their community center, and then later that evening he shared a meal with teenagers staying at Covenant House Houston. 13

On November 23rd, 50 Rockets staff members spent a day at Target Hunger distributing groceries to help underprivileged families enjoy their own Thanksgiving meal. 14

Hoops for Troops is a partnership between the NBA and the Department of Defense in a joint effort to support their communities. As part of the program, Rockets players and staff worked alongside members of the US Military as they completed renovation projects at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts). Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has supported Goodfellows for fifteen years, hosting the annual holiday party and donating more than $1 million dollars. The Houston Chronicle’s Goodfellows program helps families who need assistance purchasing toys for their children. The Rockets donated an additional $50K this year and hosted a pre-game party for a group of Goodfellows families, where they received gifts, played games, watched the Rockets game from a luxury suite, and met Clutch.

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The theme was “wishes, needs and incredible reads” as 50 children from Child Advocates had an amazing experience this December, taking part in Dwight’s 3-Point Santa Project at a local mall. Participating children had the opportunity to shop for toys, electronics, shoes, and clothes. Each child also received a collection of books donated by the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Taking care of those less fortunate during the holidays has become an annual Harden family tradition. For the fourth consecutive season, James Harden hosted a shopping spree in December for 20 single moms and their children from the Aldine Family Hope Center, Houston’s Children’s Charity, and Target Hunger, with the hopes of providing everything on the childrens’ wish lists.

17 The Rockets and Bowen, Miclette & Britt hosted a private party on December 11th at for children from the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, a non-profit agency that provides support and services for families of children diagnosed with cancer. Children and their families enjoyed pizza, played games with Clutch on the Memorial Hermann Sky Court, and crafted holiday ornaments. The highlight of the evening was a surprise visit from James Harden, who helped pass out gifts to the children.

18 Rockets players and staff have been hosting annual holiday parties for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Houston for nearly 20 years. Ronald McDonald House provides sick children and their families a “home away from home” as they receive critical treatment. As is tradition, Rockets players and Ronald McDonald himself spent an evening in December at the House, serving dinner, taking photos, signing autographs, and handing out special gifts to every child in the house.

19 The Rockets and ZTE hosted holiday events in December for 200 underserved children at the Chil- dren’s Museum of Houston and Joystix Classic Games. Rockets players spent the afternoon at Joystix with kids from Fifth Ward Enrichment and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, as they challenged each other in a variety of arcade games. And the Children’s Museum became a giant 20 sized playground for players and children from Casa de Esperanza, Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA), Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees (PAIR), and the Chinese Community Center. Both events provided a day of fun and excitement for all. The Rockets continued their annual support of Sunshine Kids, an organization that provides events and activities for kids battling cancer. This season, the Rockets hosted the Sunshine Kids at a game in January. Prior to the game, the kids enjoyed a private tour of the Rockets locker room facilities where they hung out with the players, received 21 personalized autographs, and took photos with their favorite athletes. 22

Terrence Jones and the Rockets treated 200 children from several local charities to a private screening of Kung Fu Panda 3. A huge movie buff, T Jones enjoyed the chance to share his love of the big screen with his many young fans. 23

Teaming up with ROOT SPORTS, the Rockets hosted the inaugural Clutch City Cares for Kids night on February 27th. Fans at the game, watching on broadcast, following on Rockets.com, or on social media had the opportunity to purchase memorabilia packages, with 100% of the proceeds going to children’s charities. The event, which benefited Casa de Esperanza and the Sunshine Kids, raised over $100,000. 24

The Rockets continue to encourage increased reading among Houston area elementary-school students. Read Nation is a program in which students at registered schools can win great Rockets prizes simply by reading more often... the more they read, the more they win. This season, nearly 9,000 children turned in reading logs in February and were consequently awarded great participation prizes. The Hiring Our Heroes Foundation helps veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities. In March, Toyota and the Rockets hosted an all-day Hiring Our Heroes work fair at Toyota Center. Additionally, the Rockets designated Hiring Our Heroes as the Charity of the Month for March, raising over $8,000 for the Foundation. 25 Protecting the environment is important for the Rockets and Republic Services, which is why both are committed to exercising environmental best practices and undertaking community beautification projects. At this season’s Recyclefest in March, the Rockets collected nearly 5,000 lbs of electronics, 100 bags of clothing and several boxes of books for donation. Rockets staff also assisted Keep Houston Beautiful and Blodgett Urban Gardens with garden and landscape improvement.

26 The Rockets annual Dog Walk presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka is becoming the doggy event of the year. Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes arrived with 27 their owners at Hermann Park on March 5th to walk the designated “Rocketized” route and enjoy a post-walk celebration in the park. A $10,000 donation was made to the Hermann Park Conservancy as a result of the event. In March, April, and May, thousands of middle school students attended financial 28 literacy rallies hosted by the Rockets and Houston Federal Credit Union. The program aims to leverage a fun, interactive environment to provide students the necessary tools for making smart money-management decisions. Pets for Vets provides hope and companionship to pets and veterans by rescuing and training sheltered pets and pairing them with participating veterans. Bowen, Miclette & Britt joined the Rockets in supporting Pets for Vets Houston as the Charity of the Month for April, raising over $6,000 for the charity.

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The Rockets and BMC Software teamed up for “Coding with Clutch” to introduce elementary school students to the world of coding. Students at Epps Island Elementary were challenged to spend one hour a day completing coding exercises. In April, Clutch threw a pizza party for all of the students who completed the challenge. The Houston Rockets organization, center Dwight Howard and his D12 Foundation honored legendary sideline reporter Craig Sager, who is battling acute myeloid leukemia, by hosting a blood drive in conjunction with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Nearly 150 units of blood were collected that will 31 be used to save up to 444 lives. Fans came out and donated prior to the last home game vs. Sacramento on April 13, 2016. Rockets Science presented by Houston Community College is a STEM based program, in which middle school students engaged in math and science projects throughout the spring semester and learned the fundamentals of rocketry from education specialists at Space Center Houston.

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In its 15th season, the Rockets Best Shot Basketball League sponsored by Toyota once again provided over 1,000 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston an opportunity to participate in this season-long program. Best Shot offers clinics, viewing parties, and competitive basketball games in a safe and encouraging environment. The Rockets along with Bowen, Miclette & Britt and Burns & McDonnell are proud to honor the men and women who serve in the US Military. At several games throughout the season, fans had the opportunity to stand and cheer for a select group of military heroes honored at center court.

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Burns & McDonnell and the Rockets joined forces to raise money for military members who have been injured while serving. Each time a Rockets player blocked a shot this season, funds were donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. At season’s end, a donation of $10,000 was made to the WWP. Attending school on a Saturday is typically not a preferred activity for a child, unless it’s Hoop School. Hosted throughout the season by Rockets Assistant Coach Brett Gunning, Hoop School presented by Toyota was held for kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. Sessions involved intense one-on-one instruction focused on shooting and ball handling skills, in addition to tutorials on how to make smart, strategic decisions while on the court.

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Be Fit presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is a season-long program designed to encourage healthy behaviors among elementary school students. 29,000 children from registered schools received Rockets prizes for completing fitness logs. The top participating school, Milton Cooper Elementary, won the grand prize – a Rockets school rally and new physical fitness equipment. As part of the NBA’s My Brother’s Keeper platform, the Rockets created Beyond the Arc, a program that aims to provide positive male mentors for boys ages 12-17. Twenty-five Rockets staff members hosted monthly sessions throughout the season for students from Fifth Ward Enrichment. The sessions were fun and engaging and allowed the students to learn more about achieving personal and professional goals.

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Throughout the season, the Rockets and State Farm honored select individuals and organizations that made a significant impact on the Houston community. Each honoree was recognized on center court with the State Farm Exist To Assist award, accompanied by a video-board presentation that highlighted their efforts towards the charity that they serve. Additionally, a cash donation was made in their honor to the highlighted charity. HOUSTON ROCKETS COMMUNITY PARTNERS

AAMA – The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Anti-Defamation League, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blodgett Urban Gardens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Buckner Family Hope Center, Candlelighters, Casa de Esperanza, Change Happens, Children at Risk, Children’s Assessment Center, Children’s Defense Fund, Chinese Community Center, Citizens for Animal Protection, Fifth Ward Enrichment, Friends of Barc, Green Sports Alliance, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, Hermann Park Conservancy, Hiring Our Heroes, Holocaust Museum Houston, Hope for Heroes, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Children’s Charity, Houston Food Bank, Houston Hospice, Houston Humane Society, Houston Parks and Recreation, Houston SPCA, Keep Houston Beautiful, Kids Meals, Inc., Kids Unlimited, Life Gift, Lone Star Veterans, Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana, Mattress Firm Foundation, Memorial Hermann Foundation, Pets for Vets, Rebuilding Together, Recipe for Success, Red, White & Blue Foundation for Military Families, Ronald McDonald House Houston, 40 Salvation Army Family Residence and Boys & Girls Clubs, SEAL Legacy Foundation, SEARCH, Sheltering Arms Senior Services, Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Olympics, Star of Hope Mission for Houston’s Homeless, Sunshine Kids Foundation, Target Hunger, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Toys for Tots, United Way of Greater Houston, USO, Wesley Community Center, Wish for Heroes, Wounded Warriors Project