2017-18 MAVERICKS COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT Dear Friends,

the organization is bigger than W .e bel Ourieve commitment to supporting the community we call home remains as strong as ever. This past year, the Dallas Mavericks players, coaches and partners built a stronger community through our four core areas of focus: education, environment, health and wellness, and military appreciation. During the 2017-2018 Season, we impacted the lives of over 55,000 DFW Metroplex individuals. Through our community involvement, we worked alongside troops to pack healthy meals for hungry families in Dallas, provided scholarships for college, helped MFFLS be MAVS FIT, donated winter coats and Thanksgiving dinners to those in need, assisted victims of natural disasters, integrated S.T.E.M and entrepreneurship programming in local school districts and much more. Thank you to our partners, sponsors and MFFL family for sharing our community vision and joining us in our continuing efforts.

Sincerely,

Mark Cuban, MFFL , CEO

2017-18 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT STAFF

Cynt Marshall...... CEO, Dallas Mavericks Greg Nared...... Vice President, Community & Player Relations Katie Edwards...... Sr. Dir. of Community Relations & Exec. Dir. Mavs Foundation Hannah Sherertz...... Manager of Community Relations & Mavs Foundation Emily Luth...... Coordinator of Community Relations & Mavs Foundation Matt Hoffer...... Creative Director Jena Jessen...... Designer Danny Bollinger & Glenn James...... Photographers Table of Contents Excellence in Education...... 1 Military Appreciation...... 9 S eason of Giving...... 13 Health & Wellness...... 19 Mavs Foundation...... 23 Mavs Care...... 29 By The Numbers...... 35

TheMission Dallas Mavericks Foundation is dedicated to using our unique platform to build a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families who need us most through financial support, advocacy and service.

Through our community programs and the Mavs Foundation, we are changing lives in North Texas and have impacted thousands of children, families and communities. Over the last 22 years, nearly $4.5 million has been donated to nonprofits serving those in our area. In 2017 alone, more than 55,000 people in North Texas received support from a Dallas Mavericks program. vating oti m

Excellence in Education During the school year, the Dallas Mavericks support local students, teachers and school districts through a variety of educational initiatives.

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3 4 E xce llence in E tiionn E duca xce llence in Educatiionn S AMavss part of our commitmentcholarship to continuing Program education, the Dallas Mavericks, Harrison Barnes, and Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. teamed up to present the Dallas Mavericks Scholarship Program to high school seniors in financial need in the DFW Metroplex. Four students were awarded $5,000 each to go toward their future educational goals.

TClassroomhe Dallas Mavericks and ChampionsThe UPS Store teamed up to present the 14th Annual Classroom Champions Program, created to recognize outstanding North Texas educators. The ten winning teachers of each month, November through March, were given tickets to a Mavs game where they were recognized on the court. Out of the ten winning monthly teachers, five were voted by the community as Teachers of the Year. Each of the five winning teachers received $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for their school.

S T he cience Dallas Mavericks of Basketballand Flowserve teamed up with Science of Sport to develop hands-on curriculum for 5th and 6th grade teachers to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through basketball examples. Teachers were involved in a training with current Mavs player Dwight Powell “I think that the and Mavs Legend . Each teacher left with the whole concept of this program teaching tools and custom kit to take back to their classrooms. The is to help kids realize that science, Science of Basketball program concluded with a basketball camp technology, engineering and math hosted at the Mavs Practice Facility with students showing off what are a major part of everyday life.” they learned through the curriculum. -DWIGHT POWELL 5 6 E xce llence in E tiionn E duca xce llence in Educatiionn

SVentureupport from the DallasEntrepreneurial Mavericks, the Seth Curry Foundation Expedition and presenting sponsor 5miles brought the Venture – Entrepreneurial Expedition digital course to local middle schools throughout North Texas with nearly 2,000 student participants. Dallas Mavericks owner and Dallas Maverick Seth Curry joined EVERFI and 5miles to visit the Young Women’s STEAM Academy to host their first Business Pitch Competition where students pitched their ideas “Shark Tank” style.

TMavshe Mavericks andReading Whataburger Challenge partnered together with Dallas, Fort Worth, Henderson and Kaufman Public Libraries for a winter through spring program designed to improve reading literacy and encourage the love of reading for kids of all ages throughout DFW. Reading Time-Outs allowed area students to interact and listen to a story read by Mavs players, Harrison Barnes and Yogi Ferrell, as well as Mavs legend Rolando Blackman.

DMavsuring the MavsBook Book Battle, Battle Dallas elementary schools were invited to participate and provided with books from First Book and North Texas Ford Dealers. The Mavs and Ford challenged these students to read 16 books between January and March. The top three winning schools received Mavs experiences and books for 830,020 their schools. STUDENT MINUTES READ S TBackhe Dallas ToMavericks chool and Mark Cuban donated school supplies and tickets to Mavs games for all 160,000 students in Dallas ISD, a “I think it’s important donation valued at nearly 3.5 million dollars. just to give these kids encouragement to be reading and to get an education.” -HARRISON BARNES 7 8 ting salu

9 10 SA t theeats 13th AnnualforS Seats oldiers for Soldiers event, more than 150 wounded service members from Brooke Army Medical in San Antonio joined active reserve troops from the Dallas/Fort Worth area for dinner at Nick & Sam’s restaurant, followed by courtside seats for the Mavericks game. Dallas Mavericks season ticket holder Neal Hawks originated the Seats for Soldiers concept, and he and other season ticket holders donated their courtside seats, valued at more than $350,000. During halftime, former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, spoke with each of the soldiers. After the game, the soldiers were also treated to a meet and greet with the entire team, owner Mark Cuban, GM and Head Coach .

AHoopss part of the Hoopsfor forTroops Troops program in November, Mavs Rookie Dennis Smith Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, staff, Mavs Dancers, ManiAACs and members of the 301st Fighter Wing Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base partnered with Feeding Children Everywhere to pack 10,000 healthy meals for hungry families in Dallas.

“Something like this keeps you humble. You’ve got people out here that sacrifice a lot – including limbs.” -DENNIS SMITH JR.

“This game is one small way for the Dallas Mavericks and our season ticket holders to say thank you and acknowledge the bravery of the men and women in uniform.” -MARK CUBAN 11 12 ing shar

S Every holiday season, as part of the NBA Cares program, the Mavs spread cheer throughout the DFW Metroplex through player-driven initiatives and holiday events. These programs make this time of year a little brighter for thousands of local children and families.

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- IWintern partnership Warmwith Dallas MaverickUp Wesley Matthews, Raising Cane’s and FOX Sports Southwest, the Mavs challenged fans to donate new and gently used coats, blankets and other winter items for families in need. Wesley Matthews helped deliver donated items as well as $100,000 from bedgear in bedding to Dallas LIFE, a homeless shelter providing food, shelter, clothing, education and recovery programs for individuals to find a path out of homelessness.

250 Dinner with S anta FAMILIES RECIEVED To kick-off December, the entire Dallas Mavericks team hosted THANKSGIVING a Dinner with Santa for 50 children from The Family Place and DINNERS Rainbow Days. Attendees arrived at Oak via the FOX Sports Southwest Mavs Express Bus and enjoyed dinner and story time with Champ, Mavs Dancers, ManiAACs, Swish, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child received a bag full of presents and necessities from the 1,000 Mavs players to take home and enjoy during the holiday season. COATS AND BLANKETS COLLECTED 15 16 S

“Any time during the holidays we can help the less fortunate and try to brighten up their holiday season, we’re all for it.” -DWIGHT POWELL

DHospitalirk Nowitzki and hisVisits wife Jessica spent more than four hours visiting with boys and girls who were at Children’s Medical Center receiving treatment over the holidays. Kids ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years old received a special surprise visit from Dirk. He brought them all wrapped presents from their wish list and helped them play with their new toys. Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber visited Children’s Medical Center and provided Mavs gear to 40 children staying at the hospital over “I felt like, especially the the holidays. During the visit they filled the playroom with a new platform that I’m on now and Xbox, Xbox Kinect, controllers, and popular games the kids could being in a great city like Dallas enjoy during their stay. and with the way the fans come out and support us, I just wanted to give back.”

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Health & Wellness The Dallas Mavericks help our fans live healthy and happy lives by promoting programs that encourage healthy living, nutrition and exercise to get active and be Mavs FIT.

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IHoopn order to provideCamp an S opportunity cholarships for kids who might not have the chance to attend basketball camp over the summer, the Dallas Mavericks Basketball Academy and the Mavs Foundation partnered with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Deca Dental to award 50 camp scholarships to children of low-income families across the metroplex.

DMavsuring Mavs FITIF T at HoopClinic Camp, Mavs Legend Rolando Blackman spoke about tips to make healthy living a priority to campers between 6-14 years old. Campers were given the opportunity to ask questions about healthy living and then led by Blackman in a warm-up activity before beginning Hoop Camp. The Mavericks also hosted a Mavs FIT night at a home game during NBA FIT week featuring Tae Bo Fitness, Billy Blanks, and Eric the Trainer from Celebrity Sweat. Fans at the game were led through Mavs FIT exercises alongside Mavs Dancers, ManiAACs and Mascots.

IJr.n partnership N BA with Nike as part of the Jr. NBA program, Mavs Basketball Academy coaches hosted basketball clinics throughout the season with middle schoolers from across DFW. At Jr. NBA night, part of the 3rd annual Jr. NBA Week, kids from partner 280 nonprofits received tickets to a Mavs game, Jr. NBA gear and joined KIDS PARTICIPATED in the Whataburger High Five Line. The Jr. NBA is the league’s IN JR. NBA CLINIC global youth program which aims to celebrate, grow and improve 50 the game of basketball. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOOP CAMP AWARDED 21 22 g spirin in

Mavs Foundation The Mavs Foundation supports women, children and families in need through $25,000 grants to nonprofit organizations and special projects to create safe Learn and Play spaces throughout our community.

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TMavshe Dallas Mavericks Foundation Foundation is dedicated to using our unique platform to build a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families who need us most through financial support, advocacy and service.

“Every year I come to this Mavs Ball and it gets better and better. Just The third annual Mavs Ball: A Blue Tie Affair presented by Smith to spend some time with fans and with Thompson Home Security was an altruistic night filled with a silent my teammates and raise money for Dallas and live auction benefiting the Mavs Foundation. Throughout the and for the Mavs Foundation, I think is evening guests were given the opportunity to participate and amazing. The support that we get here – win or lose in Dallas – is amazing and donate to help women, children and families in the North Texas we’re always blessed for it.” community. In total, Mavs Ball brought in more than $820,000. -JJ BAREA

• Arlington Life Shelter • Girls Inc. of • Austin Street Center Metropolitan Dallas • Boys & Girls Club of • Minnie’s Food Pantry Greater Fort Worth • Operation FINALLY Home • BridgeBuilders • Phoenix Houses of Texas • Bryan’s House • St. Simon’s After-School • Community Food Bank • Unlikely Heroes • Community Hospice of Texas • Vogel Alcove • Family Compass • Volunteers of America Texas

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TBasketballhe Mavs Foundation Courts dedicates new and renovated basketball courts throughout North Texas to promote healthy living, spread the game of basketball and provide safe environments within communities in need. In 2017-2018, the Mavs Foundation dedicated a basketball court at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth, as well as a court at BridgeBuilders, an organization working to break the poverty cycle in Dallas.

IReadingn addition to building & Learning basketball courts, Centers every season the Mavs Foundation dedicates Reading & Learning Centers for community organizations to expand learning opportunities and provide access to technology. In 2017-2018, the Mavs Foundation dedicated a Reading & Learning Center at Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, to improve literacy and encourage a love of learning. A Computer Lab was dedicated at Vogel Alcove to help break the cycle of poverty and provide families a space to become job ready and advance their careers.

To make a donation to the Mavs Foundation, please visit mavsfoundation.com.

MAVS FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Floyd Jahner, President Ronnie Fauss, Treasurer Deadrah Smith, Secretary Donna Carlisle Brian Cuban Kim & Jeff Cuban Tiffany & Mark Cuban 27 Gretchen Minyard Williams 28 ing car

Mavs Care The Dallas Mavericks are committed to giving back to the community they call home. A wide variety of community programs provide support to nonprofits serving those in need and create smiles for kids and families across our community.

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AHurricanefter Hurricane Maria Relief devastated Effort Puerto Rico, with the help of Mark Cuban and the team plane, Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea collected donated items and flew to San Juan to help deliver supplies. J.J. and the Dallas Mavericks donated 32 generators/ inverters, 14,000 pounds of water, 10,000 pounds of food, 3,000 pounds of medical supplies, diapers, clothing, cleaning supplies, pet food and toilet paper. To add to the donation effort, 100% of the single-game ticket sales from an October game were given to aid 14,000 the island’s recovery totalling $114,000. POUNDS OF WATER DELIVERED 32 POWER GENERATORS DONATED S TFirsthroughout Responders the season, the Mavericks upport partner with Dallas Police and other first responders to recognize those who serve, as well as build relationships between law enforcement and the community. Joined by Mavs Basketball Academy coaches and retired Police Chief David Brown, Harrison Barnes joined Dallas Police Athletic League coaches to host 100 kids in a special basketball clinic, while Mavs mascots visited Dallas PAL’s Midnight Basketball programs throughout the summer. In addition, thousands of first responders received tickets and recognition at Mavs games.

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7,304 GAME TICKETS DONATED S 300 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED DONATIONS

33 34 MAVS IMPACT: BY THE NUMBERS 300 $820,000 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED 7,304 RAISED FOR MAVS FOUNDATION BY MAVS BALL DONATIONS FOR AUCTIONS GAME TICKETS DONATED

$3.5 MILLION 487 150 VALUE OF DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES & MILITARY HEROES 14,000 HOLIDAY GIFTS GIVEN SAT COURTSIDE AT GAME TICKETS TO DISD STUDENTS POUNDS OF WATER PROVIDED TO LOCAL CHILDREN SEATS FOR SOLDIERS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF 830,020 STUDENT MINUTES READ 280 50 KIDS PARTICIPATED MAVS HOOP CAMP 10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED POUNDS OF FOOD PROVIDED IN A JR. NBA CLINIC TO LOCAL KIDS 160,000 FOR HURRICANE RELIEF SCHOOL SUPPLY PACKS DONATED TO STUDENTS 3,000 32 $20,000 POUNDS OF RESOURCES PROVIDED GENERATORS WEIGHING FOR HURRICANE RELIEF (MEDICAL 140 POUNDS EACH PROVIDED AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, DIAPERS, CLOTHING, ETC.) FOR HURRICANE RELIEF SENIORS IN FINANCIAL NEED 10,000 MEALS PACKED FOR HUNGRY FAMILIES 1,000 COATS & BLANKETS COLLECTED , 46 250 $100 000 RAISING CANES STORES TOOK FAMILIES FED THANKSGIVING MEALS WORTH OF BEDGEAR PRODUCT DONATED FOR WINTER WARM-UP PART IN WINTER WARM-UP 35 36 THANK YOU PARTNERS

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