CULTURE

“The NBWA’s network of strong and influential women spans various generations and nationalities. This diversity creates an ideal platform for NBWA’s initiatives and enables the bonding of lifelong friendships. With more than nine decades of basketball history, NBWA members share their phenomenal journey in hopes of inspiring and empowering. The NBWA’s diverse and inclusive force of women is deeply committed to galvanizing each other, supporting each other and lifting each other. Its culture encompasses philanthropic giving and service to community. Members contribute their time, talent and resources to charitable endeavors around the world.

History

1946

The National Basketball Association is established.

1993

The first NBA wives membership organization, Behind the Bench, is established.

2016

National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA), the first national and public 501c(3) non-profit charitable organization is founded.

2018

NBWA launches first ever Women’s Empowerment Summit in Los Angeles, NBA All Star Weekend.

2018

ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIP WITH MARCH OF DIMES

2019

NBWA launches the Summer League Retreat during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas,presented by PGD Global.

2019

FUNDRAISED $10,000 FOR MARCH OF DIMES SUPPORTING RESEARCH, PROGRAMMING, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY SO EVERY BABY CAN HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE START.

2019

NBWA and March of Dimes host a Community Baby Shower, supporting 50 inner-city Charlotte families during NBA All-Star Weekend

2020

NBWA launches Books & Ball program initiative and hosts Community Love Fest in partnership with #HashtagLunchBag, sponsored by Toyota USA.

2020

NBWA partners with Morgan Stanley and First Book in response to COVID-19 distance learning, donating 17,000 books to over 209 educators and students across the country through NBWA’s Books & Ball program.

PARTNERS

The unwavering support the NBWA receives from its partners make it possible to provide critical services and assistance to youth, communities, families and women around the world. This durable, resilient thread of partner support also helps NBWA members maintain family stability when the changing NBA lifestyle upends routines and traditions. The NBWA partner network serves as a much needed and appreciated resource for members as well as the individuals and organizations they support.