CJ McCollum received the February NBA Cares Community Assist Award, the NBA announced on Thursday. The award is periodically given to players who share the league’s passion for giving back to the community.
McCollum earned the honor for his journalism-based mentorship program, CJ’s Press Pass, as well as his work with Portland Metro Boys & Girls Clubs.
McCollum has also created innovative spaces to help students learn and think creatively, like the CJ McCollum Dream Center that he designed and funded for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro. In addition to hosting summer basketball camps and holiday parties in the center, McCollum works closely with local organizations like Girls, Inc.