Fundraiser Recap: Battle of the Squads Basketball Tournament & 15th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser

April 5, 2024 – The JLD Community Solutions team is still buzzing from the incredible energy and support during our 15th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser and the debut of our Battle of the Squads Basketball Tournament! These back-to-back events brought together friends, families, and supporters for a day of delicious food, fierce competition, and—most importantly—community impact.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised $3,000 to support the JLD Scholarship Fund   and the JLD Leadership Program, helping us nurture the next generation of leaders. None of this would have been possible without the collective effort of our sponsors, volunteers, participants, and attendees.

Highlights from the Day

**🍽️15th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser**
A long-standing tradition, our Fish Fry once again delivered mouthwatering meals, lively conversations, and a warm sense of togetherness. Whether you dined in or took your plate to go, your participation helped fuel our mission.

**🏀Battle of the Squads Basketball Tournament** 
The gym was electric as local teams faced off in our first-ever "Battle of the Squads" basketball tournament. The competition was fierce, the camaraderie was strong, and the crowd’s energy was unmatched.

There were three teams:

1) The Dream Team (Sidney Challenger, Maury Holt, Alex Holt, Great Shivers, & Shamarcus Curry)

2) And 1 (Denard Harris, Henry Barnes, Rashard Clodfelter, Henry Gibson, & Rocky Shivers)

3) Jackets (a team of young men from the community)

THE DREAM TEAM TOOK HOME THE VICTORY!🏅💪🏾

A huge shoutout to all the teams that brought their A-game—you made this event unforgettable!

⭐Thank You to Our Incredible Supporters!⭐

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this day a success:

- Our Generous Sponsors: Shuler Meats and The Inside Scoop Ministries – Your financial and in-kind support provided the foundation for this event.
- The Basketball Teams: The Dream Team, And 1, & Jackets – Your passion and sportsmanship embodied the spirit of community.
- Our Talented Photographer: Matthew Liles – For capturing every dunk, cheer, and heartfelt moment.
- Our Dedicated Volunteers & Organizers – Managing two events in one day was no small task, but the hard work of all of our volunteers made it seamless. A special thanks to Tim Holt for refereeing the basketball tournament and Curtis McDuffie for making sure we had fresh, hot fish and chicken to serve!

Most of all, thank YOU—our community—for showing up, donating, and proving once again that when we come together, we can achieve amazing things.

How You Can Continue to Support JLD Community Solutions

Missed the event but still want to contribute? You can help us sustain this vital work by making a donation. Every dollar goes toward scholarships, leadership development, and programs that empower youth and strengthen our community.

Make a donation by:

• Click the donate button below
• Cashapp: $JLDSCHOLARSHIP (Note: please enter "Donate" and your email address in the memo line)
• Send a check payable to "JLD Community Solutions" to: P.O. Box 30027, Winston-Salem, NC 27130

Stay tuned for more updates, events, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we’re building a brighter future—one plate, one game, and one leader at a time.

#JLDCommunitySolutions #BuildingLeaders #CommunityStrong #ThankYou

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