Garry Mills

Garry Mills

Shoot Basketballs NOT People

Philadelphia, PA

After too many of his friends and students died of gun violence, Garry Mills’ mission became simple. Shoot Basketballs NOT People" (SBNP) uses basketball as the vehicle to save and change the lives of youth. Through supportive services and resources, educational opportunities and, of course, basketball, SBNP works to decrease violence that perpetuates a cycle in which too many of today’s victims become tomorrow’s criminals.