When arriving at the Team Walker Learning Center in Jersey City, N.J., you are greeted by a large, blue and white sign. Inside, the tiles, chairs and tables all follow the same color pattern.
This is Jerry Walker’s dream. The former Seton Hall men’s basketball standout founded Team Walker in 1996 in order to give back to underprivileged children in his home community.
The non-profit, which Walker started with his brother Jasper, serves children ranging from the ages of 8 to 18. During the academic year, it runs as an after-school program, and during the summer it acts as a camp during the day.