When CJ McCollum was traded from Portland two years ago he said he worked with that organization to make sure he ended up in New Orleans. The 32-year-old guard said he and his wife Elise wanted to become be a part of the southeast Louisiana community.Now, he’ll forever be a big part in the lives of several high school students.McCollum announced a collaboration with the non-profit College Beyond to launch the “McCollum Scholars” program.The initiative will send 10 local students to college for free.CJ and his wife will help select the scholarship recipients based on a series of criteria, such as grade-point average. All students need to be Pell grant-eligible and must reside in Orleans Parish.The NBA announced in October McCollum as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for his efforts in juvenile justice reform, youth engagement and education and literacy. McCollum will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights – a non-profit whose mission is to champion the rights and well-being of children in the juvenile justice system. The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognizes a player monthly for their outstanding work in the community.In October, McCollum joined forces with the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (NBSJC) to participate in a visit to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Travis Hill School in New Orleans, Louisiana. The visit included a comprehensive tour of the facilities dedicated to rehabilitation and education of youth in the justice system, and an engaging lunchtime session between McCollum and the youth. McCollum shared his personal journey and emphasized the importance of education and resilience in the face of adversity.
When CJ McCollum was traded from Portland two years ago he said he worked with that organization to make sure he ended up in New Orleans. The 32-year-old guard said he and his wife Elise wanted to become be a part of the southeast Louisiana community.
Now, he’ll forever be a big part in the lives of several high school students.
McCollum announced a collaboration with the non-profit College Beyond to launch the “McCollum Scholars” program.
The initiative will send 10 local students to college for free.
CJ and his wife will help select the scholarship recipients based on a series of criteria, such as grade-point average.
All students need to be Pell grant-eligible and must reside in Orleans Parish.
The NBA announced in October McCollum as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for his efforts in juvenile justice reform, youth engagement and education and literacy. McCollum will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights – a non-profit whose mission is to champion the rights and well-being of children in the juvenile justice system. The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognizes a player monthly for their outstanding work in the community.
In October, McCollum joined forces with the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (NBSJC) to participate in a visit to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Travis Hill School in New Orleans, Louisiana. The visit included a comprehensive tour of the facilities dedicated to rehabilitation and education of youth in the justice system, and an engaging lunchtime session between McCollum and the youth. McCollum shared his personal journey and emphasized the importance of education and resilience in the face of adversity.
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