When safety depends on quick action, we respond
Emergency Support Fund for international basketball players
International high school and college basketball players living in the United States without their parents sometimes face urgent situations that can't wait — sudden housing loss, emergency travel, crisis transitions, or immediate needs that threaten their safety and stability.
The HoopsHome Emergency Support Fund provides immediate practical help when athletes need it most.
More Than a Safety Net
The Emergency Support Fund isn't a substitute for planning — it's a lifeline when planning isn't enough.
It's about ensuring athletes can get home safely during a crisis. It's making sure no young person is stranded, hungry, or without shelter because they don't have access to emergency funds.
We coordinate emergency support alongside our housing, mentorship, and protection programs to ensure athletes have both immediate help and long-term stability.
When something urgent happens, we move quickly.
What the Emergency Support Fund Provides
URGENT TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Emergency flights home when family crises arise, urgent relocation when safety is at risk, bus or plane tickets during unexpected transitions, and travel coordination when athletes need to move quickly.
Support is based on urgency, available funds, and the athlete's immediate need.
EMERGENCY HOUSING & ESSENTIALS
Immediate placement in safe housing when an athlete has nowhere to stay, food and essential supplies during crises or instability, gift cards for groceries and necessities, and cell phones when needed for safety and communication.
We ensure athletes have what they need to remain safe and connected during emergencies.
CRISIS SUPPORT & PROTECTIVE EXPENSES
Urgent medical care or uncovered medical costs when athletes face health emergencies, legal costs tied to urgent protective situations (as applicable), and emergency expenses during disruption, transitions, or safety-related crises.
When an athlete needs emergency protection or immediate intervention, the fund helps cover costs that can't wait.
When Athletes Need Immediate Help
The Emergency Support Fund supports international high school and college basketball players (ages 14–22) living in the United States without their parents in urgent situations.
Athletes, coaches, school staff, mentors, or trusted contacts can request emergency support when:
An athlete has nowhere safe to stay tonight
Family emergency requires immediate travel home
Housing situation becomes unsafe, and urgent relocation is needed
Athlete lacks food, essentials, or communication access during a crisis
Medical emergency or urgent health need arises
Safety-related expenses can't wait for regular funding processes
Support is provided based on urgency, available funds, and the athlete's immediate safety needs. We respond as quickly as possible — often within hours — to coordinate emergency assistance.
Questions About Emergency Support
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We respond as quickly as possible — often within hours for true emergencies. If an athlete is in immediate physical danger, call 911 first, then contact HoopsHome so we can provide follow-up support, housing coordination, and advocacy.
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The fund may cover urgent travel (emergency flights home, relocation costs), emergency housing, food and essentials, gift cards for necessities, cell phones for safety/communication, urgent medical costs, and legal expenses tied to protective situations. Support is based on urgency and available funds.
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Athletes or their referring contacts (coaches, mentors, school staff) can contact HoopsHome directly using our emergency support form. If you are already part of the HoopsHome family, you or your host family may call us directly. We'll assess the situation and coordinate immediate help.
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Support is based on urgency, the athlete's specific need, and available funds. There's no set dollar limit — we assess each situation individually and provide what's needed to ensure immediate safety and stability.
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When emergency funds are limited, we prioritize the most urgent safety-related needs first. We also work to connect athletes to other emergency resources, community support, and trusted partners who can help bridge gaps.
No athlete should be stranded, hungry, or unsafe because they don't have access to emergency funds.
HoopsHome responds when it matters most.
Help Us Keep the Door Open
HoopsHome Housing is only possible because of people like you — those who believe international athletes deserve safety, stability, and a true sense of home while living far from family.
Whether you're interested in becoming a host family, supporting our mission, or learning more about how you can help, there's a place for you in this protective network.