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Community Partners

Sports Basement engages with the community and community partners every day. It’s our culture. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. The articles below highlight just a handful of these partnerships. In an average year we host more than 2,000 groups at our four stores. That’s over 60,000 members of the community who are welcome to enjoy and use our space for free!

If you want to get involved with one of our partners, you can contact your local store to learn more. Or visit our store events page to find volunteer or cheer-squad opportunities.

Are you raising money for a charity? Be sure to check out our Fundraising Tips & Ideas.

If you’re a community group that would like to partner with Sports Basement, get in touch with your local store.

Buy a backpack, help out SF schoolkids

Sports Basement Bryant is collecting backpacks to donate to The Mayor’s Annual Backpack Giveaway, which provides 4,000 children in low-income neighborhoods with brand-new packs for school. Come on by our Bryant Street store and get 15% off a pack for the donation barrel. Posted on July 29th, 2011 by Mackenzie Cane

Thai kids play soccer with gear from SB

We sent a bunch of soccer gear over to Thailand with Clifton Jang, a member of the Team Sports staff at our Presidio store. He came back with some great photos of Thai kids on the pitch using their new gear. Thanks for the great photos, Clifton!

Connections: Bar Mitzvah, Béisbol, & the Basement

Garage sales are one the best ways to meet your neighbors. Which is how I discovered that my neighbors just a few doors down are filmmakers and, coincidentally, their current project has a connection to Sports Basement. Posted on February 21st, 2011 by Jen Grimm

Girls on the Run: Building confidence one stride at a time

Founded in 2002, Girls on the Run of the Bay Area educates and builds confidence in young girls through non-competitive running programs all around the Bay Area. Posted on February 10th, 2011 by Aaron Schweifler

Triple Play Movie Series coming to SB Bryant Street!

We love movies about sports! That's why Sports Basement Bryant Street will be hosting the Triple Play Movie Series on the second Tuesday of January, February and March. Posted on January 6th, 2011 by Ariel Parrish

Tell us a story for a chance to win a Wilderness First Responder Course!

We looove a good story... so much so that we're offering two spots worth $695 each in the upcoming Wilderness First Responder Course by Remote Medical International at Planet Granite in the Presidio in return for the two best stories about wilderness adventure! Posted on December 14th, 2010 by Aaron Schweifler

Your returns go to great use at Walden House!

When our customers bring slightly used merchandise back to SB, all of that product goes to an important cause. Walden House has been the recipient of our returned merchandise basically since we opened our doors. Posted on October 29th, 2010 by Aaron Schweifler

Purusha Seva Project brings yoga to those in need

Seva means selfless service. And that is just what our friends at Purusha Yoga's Seva Project are doing. Posted on October 20th, 2010 by Liz Greenblatt

I want to ride my bicycle… with the SFBC!

Are you a cyclist who enjoys riding around the city or commuting by bike? If so, then you owe the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition a huge thank you! Posted on October 15th, 2010 by John Belcher

Coming to Bryant Street: The Way Bobby Sees It

The Way Bobby Sees It is a gripping, humorous, and at times hair-raising film that documents the trials of mountain-biker Bobby McMullen as he attempts to race the most demanding downhill course in the country. KQED and Sports Basement have teamed up to bring this film to our Bryant Street Store on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Posted on October 11th, 2010 by Ariel Parrish

Trips For Kids puts wheels under disadvantaged youth

For more than 21 years, the Marin chapter of Trips For Kids has been taking disadvantaged kids from the Bay Area on mountain bike rides up in the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County -- and now in Golden Gate Park, too! Posted on October 6th, 2010 by Kevin Rusch

Buy a soccer ball and share the game with kids in need

Sports Basement is one of the first stores to carry Little Feet soccer balls, previously available online only. These are high-quality soccer balls made by a company that's making a difference: Little Feet donates a new ball to a needy child for each ball sold. Posted on September 15th, 2010 by Ariel Parrish

Pick up a spoon and help fight breast cancer

Help fund cancer research and services by bringing your pink Yoplait yogurt lids into the Bryant Street store through the end of October. Posted on September 8th, 2010 by Ariel Parrish

Basement Burning Man Roundup

Heading to Burning Man for your first or fifth time? Stop by our Bryant Street store tonight for pointers on how to enjoy your week on the Playa. Also check out tomorrow's gallery opening and the upcoming talk on how to safely illuminate your camp, your bike, and yourself. Posted on August 12th, 2010 by Ariel Parrish

Kops For Kids keep Contra Costa youth out of trouble

Contra Costa Kops For Kids provides athletic, educational, and social programs for Contra Costa County youth. Posted on August 9th, 2010 by Benjamin Race

Protecting shins around the world

We donate products to many (many) causes, but the efforts of Trust In Education (TIE) with youth, particularly girls, in Afghanistan have been exceptionally inspirational. Posted on August 3rd, 2010 by Aaron Schweifler

Like Peanut Butter & Jelly: Sports Basement now has TOMS Shoes!

If you haven't heard of TOMS Shoes, shame on you... they're an awesome company that makes awesome shoes and we think our partnership with them goes together like peanut butter and jelly. Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Aaron Schweifler

SB all-stars clean up and shape up at Franklin Square

Sports Basement been working with the San Francisco Neighborhood Parks Council organizing Free Soccer and Clean-up Days at Franklin Field, offering free soccer skills clinics, friendly competitions for all levels, and prizes for youth 14 and under. Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Rich Sloan

Shop, get swabbed, and help end blood cancers!

While the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training IronTeam is out riding 100 miles, support them by coming into the Walnut Creek store this Saturday to get on the bone marrow registry. Posted on July 8th, 2010 by Norma Stark

Look gooood and support the SF AIDS Foundation

This beautiful t-shirt is the latest joint effort in helping the SFAF accomplish their mission to provide leadership in the prevention of new HIV infections. Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Aaron Schweifler

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