Linda Louise Foundation, Inc.

06/20/2026

🏀🔬 **Hoops & STEM is here!**

In partnership with Digital Foundry at New Ken (5th Ave, New Kensington), 15 Kings & Queens of the Court campers kicked off a 4-week STEM journey alongside their basketball camp experience!

Day 1: 3D Printing 🖨️

Campers dove into the history of 3D printing and explored its real-world applications in marketing, manufacturing, and healthcare — then got hands-on, designing and creating their own 3D images.

From the court to cutting-edge tech, our campers are learning skills for the future.

Huge thank you to the Digital Foundry for this incredible partnership and for investing in our young Kings & Queens! 👑

06/20/2026

Beautiful day for some basketball 🏀

06/19/2026

Uniform Distribution tomorrow @11:00am!

Registrant after May 18th not guaranteed uniform size. We had to order the uniforms on May 19th 🤷🏾‍♂️

Looking forward to seeing the children looking good! Show up early to have time to change and shoot around at 11:30 before getting started at 12pm!

See you in the morning!

06/19/2026

COMMUNITY ACTIVATED ❤️

This is what community is all about. This is the heart of what the Linda Louise Foundation stands for.

We put out a call for help, and our community responded immediately. Whether you DM’d, texted (is that a word 🤣), called, donated, or simply took action without hesitation, we are incredibly grateful.

Because of your generosity, our campers will have the snacks, drinks, and supplies they need to stay fueled, hydrated, and ready to learn, play, and grow this summer.

A special thank you to Reclamation Church New Kensington for their generous contribution and continued support of our mission. 🙏🏾

This is what happens when a community comes together for its kids.

Come see us tomorrow from 12 PM – 2 PM and every Saturday at JFK Park!

06/17/2026

✨ What an afternoon to remember. ✨

This past Sunday, the Linda Louise Foundation, in partnership with the Valley Vikings Education Foundation, gathered family, friends, and community at the beautiful Sankofa Mansion for our Academic Excellence Dinner — and the room was filled with nothing but love, pride, and purpose.

To every single person who came out and showed up for this moment — your presence did not go unnoticed. This evening exists because of YOU.

To our honorees, Brylee Black and Trent Hicinbothem — you brought us all together. Your excellence is the reason we were in that room, and watching your community pour into you was everything. Congratulations, and keep shining your lights along your paths. 🎓

A very special thank you to our keynote speaker, Monica Monroe, who traveled back home to New Kensington to be with us and provide an inspiring word for us all. That kind of love for where you come from — that’s exactly the spirit that drives everything we do at LLF. 🙏🏾

And we cannot say enough about the stunning Sankofa Mansion — thank you for being the perfect home for such a meaningful evening.

Finally, thank you to Pastor Darryl Johnson of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for grounding us and getting the evening started the right way. There’s no better foundation than that.

This is what community looks like. 🖤💛

06/13/2026

🔥❤️

For the next several Saturdays, the basketball courts along Barnes Street in New Kensington will be a hive of activity as area kids gather to show off their basketball skills and work to grow in the game. The seventh season of the Kings & Queens of the Court summer youth

06/12/2026

See you Saturday (11:30)!

Meet us at the registration table to check in at the pavilion near the playground (corner of 8th and Barnes).

THIS SATURDAY ‼️ the first day will be sign ups and more so organizing teams and spots, so please try to be there between 11:30 -12:00, I have a feeling this will be another great summer of basketball 🏀

06/10/2026

🏆 FENCE OF FAME | 2nd Annual Community Celebration 🏆

What a historic day at JFK Park! 🙌🏾

Saturday, we had the incredible honor of inducting three Valley High legends into the JFK Park Fence of Fame — Chester “Chipper” Harris Jr. ( #10), Benjie Pryor ( #40), and Billy Varner ( #22). These men didn’t just play the game — they defined it for a generation, and their legacy lives on in this community.

Seeing these framed jerseys presented in front of family, friends, and the next generation of AK Valley ballers… there are no words. This is exactly why we do what we do. 🧡🖤

To our inductees — thank you for paving the way. You are forever immortalized on the Fence. 🙏🏾

06/10/2026

🎓✨ THIS SUNDAY — The Linda Louise Foundation Academic Excellence Dinner!

We are SO proud of this years’ Academic Achievement Award recipients from Valley High School — Brylee Black and Trent Hicinbothem! 🏆

These two outstanding seniors have worked incredibly hard, and Sunday we celebrate them in style! 🌟

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026 (3:00pm)
📍 Sankofa Mansion | New Kensington, PA
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Monica Monroe — Dean of Students, Harvard University

This is more than a dinner — it’s a celebration of excellence, perseverance, and the bright futures ahead for our AK Valley youth. Come out and show Brylee and Trent the love and support they deserve! 💛🖤

Whether you’ve watched these kids grow up or you’re just discovering what LLF is all about — this is the night to be in the room.

🎟️ Secure your seat NOW — spots are limited!

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/academic-excellence-dinner

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