Jeremy Lin's Involvement in the Houston Community

Baruch · Mar 21, 2014

I like how Jeremy Lin is making an impact on the Houston community while he plays for the Rockets.

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Baruch · Mar 21, 2014

I checked out Lin's foundation website and found this article:

LIN FOUNDATION AIMS TO NET POSITIVE CHANGE FOR YOUTHS
By Mike Damante

Sitting on the bench as opportunities pass, being cut from the team or not even being considered to play in the first place are struggles impoverished children deal with in the game of life.

Rockets star point guard Jeremy Lin wants to give such children a fighting chance. So the Jeremy Lin Foundation has launched the Making a Difference program, its first philanthropic initiative.

Lin wants to reach local communities that need educational, financial and spiritual assistance, so Making a Difference will partner with three area nonprofits that are working with youths.

They are:

- PAIR (Partnership for Advancement and Immersion of Refugees), an after-school educational and mentoring program for young refugees;

- Workshop Houston, an after-school neighborhood center that teaches young people skills in metal working, music production, and fashion and design, and offers academic programs as well;

- Yellowstone Academy, a nonprofit private school for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade who are from families of poverty or extreme poverty.

Each organization is receiving a grant from the Jeremy Lin Foundation, and one of them, which will be selected through a social media campaign, will receive additional assistance and personal appearances by Lin during the year.

Lin hopes his story helps inspire the charities as well as the children they benefit.

“Absolutely, I think (my story) is the whole purpose,” Lin said. ” We want to look for organizations that were in the same spot I was in. We feel like they just need a better opportunity or a push in this area or a push in that area to help them get over the hump. That is kind of the theme of what I experienced last year in my career.”

Lin, a graduate of Harvard University, where he played college basketball, went undrafted. He signed with the Golden State Warriors before being waived and then was cut during his first stint with the Rockets. He went on to become an overnight sensation with the New York Knicks in early 2012 before returning to Houston at the end of the season as a star.

Working with children was an obvious choice for the player who sparked “Linsanity.” As a child, he had teammates who grew up in rough neighborhoods, and he learned at an early age how influential those years could be.

“I love being around youths,” Lin said. “I think they have passionate minds, and they are the future.”

Years ago, Charles Barkley was famously quoted as saying, “I am not a role model.” But the reality is children often look up to athletes, whether they accept the distinction or not. Lin hopes to change the common perception of players as strictly celebrities and demonstrate that behind all the flash and bright lights, the players care.

“There are a lot of role models in the NBA, but I don’t think they all get credit for what they do,” Lin said. “Me being in the NBA, I see a big difference in what NBA players are (really) like, and they do have good hearts.”

Lin found his own inspiration at home: He credits his parents as the people who most helped him achieve what he has.

“(My parents) don’t care how well I play or how many points I scored, they are always going to treat me the same and hold me accountable,” Lin said. “They’re definitely a huge reason why I’m here today.”
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tycoonchip · Mar 21, 2014

Great so he has created "The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too". He's going to love basing it in Canada when we trade him for Lowry.

KTC · Mar 21, 2014

tycoonchip said: ↑

Great so he has created "The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too". He's going to love basing it in Canada when we trade him for Lowry.
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Well... not everybody went to Harvard.

I think it's admirable what he's doing. Many people fly under the banner of Jesus but only talk the talk and don't walk the walk... He's doing good deeds, which is more than can be said about 90% of the population.

AvgJoe · Mar 21, 2014

tycoonchip said: ↑

Great so he has created "The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too". He's going to love basing it in Canada when we trade him for Lowry.
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chenjy9 · Mar 21, 2014

As long as a player plays well, I personally don't care what sort of contributions they make off the court. That's just me personally though.

WinkFan · Mar 21, 2014

KTC said: ↑

Well... not everybody went to Harvard.

I think it's admirable what he's doing. Many people fly under the banner of Jesus but only talk the talk and don't walk the walk... He's doing good deeds, which is more than can be said about 90% of the population.
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That is not true. Most American households donate to charities, totaling 229 billion dollars in 2012.

Most people don't have huge stacks of cash, time on their hands, and reporters following them around like NBA players(and other famous people) do, so their contributions go unnoticed.

Little General · Mar 21, 2014

Wow... Lin is doing something nice and people are still being negative...

Neped · Mar 21, 2014

tycoonchip said: ↑

Great so he has created "The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too". He's going to love basing it in Canada when we trade him for Lowry.
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Wow wouldn't that be a great team Lin and Deroza back court. Harden/Howard/Lowry isn't bad either.

EightDoobies · Mar 21, 2014

Lin will never catch a break lol.

Orange · Mar 21, 2014

Lin fans will not be happy about this.

SuperBeeKay · Mar 21, 2014

every player does this, some sort of community service is mandated by the league

Razsan · Mar 21, 2014

SuperBeeKay said: ↑

every player does this, some sort of community service is mandated by the league
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I think Jeremy goes a weeeee but further in his outreach than "every player".

Marsarinian · Mar 21, 2014

The guys doing something nice. Would it kill some of you to give the man some credit for something? Jeez...

Panthro · Mar 21, 2014

From an outsiders' perspective, Jeremy Lin is a really likable guy that seems like one of the NBA's true high character, classy individuals. Easily the most likable Rocket from an opposing team's fan's view.

Pukimonster · Mar 21, 2014

Panthro said: ↑

From an outsiders' perspective, Jeremy Lin is a really likable guy that seems like one of the NBA's true high character, classy individuals. Easily the most likable Rocket from an opposing team's fan's view.
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Non Rockets fans seem to like him more than Rockets fans, which is wierd imo

hltiki · Mar 21, 2014

still cant handle the ball

teehee

chenjy9 · Mar 21, 2014

Pukimonster said: ↑

Non Rockets fans seem to like him more than Rockets fans, which is wierd imo
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The vast majority of apathy towards Lin comes from dealing with LoF's. There is also the bitterness of losing Dragic and replacing him with Lin. Then there is Lin's inconsistent and often r****ded performances on the court. It is not without logical reason.

Pukimonster · Mar 21, 2014

chenjy9 said: ↑

The vast majority of apathy towards Lin comes from dealing with LoF's. There is also the bitterness of losing Dragic and replacing him with Lin. Then there is Lin's inconsistent and often r****ded performances on the court. It is not without logical reason.
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LOF's are annoying but the guy is inconsistent but he doesn't get enough credit for what he does bring. At least on this board

felixng2012 · Mar 21, 2014

Pukimonster said: ↑

Non Rockets fans seem to like him more than Rockets fans, which is wierd imo
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Cause as a player he is inconsistent but he definitely seems like a likeable guy off the court.

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