Service

Core Purpose

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment, our Core Purpose is Winning Championships & Serving Community.

Values

We will support our Core Purpose and Mission by focusing on four core values: Teamwork, Commitment, Pride and Respect.

Goals and Objectives

To support our Core Purpose and Mission, Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s goals and objectives include:

1. Stimulate love of learning and reading in young people by providing them with access to books & technology
2. Engage in community partnerships to continue to bring public awareness to the value of education & literacy
3. Target and address issues facing today’s youth.

   
   

   Well Dunn Award

   As part of the Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Citizenship Initiative the Indiana Fever sparked by Head Coach Lin Dunn recognize Indiana citizens who have done well in the community at five of the Fever home games through the Well Dunn Award presented by Harrison College. Everyday Indiana citizens make an overwhelming impact on the lives of others and make lasting contributions to our community and our state. Each award recipient receives four tickets to a Fever home game, where they are recognized during a special on-court presentation. In addition, each recipient also receives a special memento and commemorative photo. Please click here to nominate a deserving Indiana citizen for the Well Dunn Award.
   
   
   
   
   

   Kroger Ball Exchange

   As part of the Kroger Ball Exchange, each Fever home game the Indiana Fever and Kroger allow 11 children to receive an autographed basketball from an Indiana Fever player during the player introductions. In addition, each child receives a Kroger Ball Exchange t-shirt. To sign your group up to participate in the Kroger Ball Exchange please call 317-917-2500 and ask to speak to a Group Events Specialist or a member of the Fever community relations staff.
   
   

   Fever Friends

   In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, the Fever match young boys and girls with an adult mentor to attend Fever games throughout the season. Through this program, Fever players interact with kids and serve as role models. Fever Friends, which started during the inaugural Fever season, partnered exclusively with Big Sisters of Indiana prior to 2003. Since the Big Brothers and Big Sisters programs merged, the Fever began hosting boys and girls.
   
   

   Go Green

   As part of the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Citizenship Initiative and WNBA Go Green Initiative the Fever hold a Go Green Night to raise awareness and education fans about making greener decisions. Conseco Fieldhouse, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and the Pacers Foundation are leading by examples being committed to making greener decisions. The WNBA is committed to a long-term environmental plan through the implementation of sustainable business practices and procedures that decrease the league's carbon footprint and contribute to a clean, healthy environment.
   
   
   
   

   Season of Giving

   As part of the Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Citizenship Initiative, the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever celebrate a "Season of Giving" during the year each with a variety of community outreach efforts throughout the month to give back to the community that has given so much to us. The 2009-10 Season of Giving include events such as the "Come to Our House" Thanksgiving Dinner, Children's Hospital Visits, Catch the Holiday Fever and Shop with a Pacer.

   Catch the Holiday Fever Christmas Program

   The Catch the Holiday Fever Christmas Program, presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Tamika Catchings' Catch The Stars Foundation culminates in a special Christmas party prior to a Pacers game in December. Approximately 100 children from families selected by the United Christmas Services of United Way of Central Indiana are sponsored by PS&E and Catch the Stars Foundation. At the Christmas Party the children open their gifts, receive goodie bags and special visits from Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings and, of course, Santa Claus! Each family is a guest of the Pacers home game. In order to be a part of this program families must go through the process of United Christmas Services and request to be sponsored by the Catch the Holiday Fever program.

   Children's Hospital Visits

   As part of the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Community Spirit Initiative, members of the Indiana Pacers team, Indian Fever and coaching staff, including mascots Boomer and Bowser, along with members of the Indiana Pacemates, visit area children's hospitals to help lift the spirits of those children and their families. Hospital visits include the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent, Riley Children's Hospital, Community Hospital North and Methodist Children's Hospital. In 2009 the Indiana Pacers once again teamed up with Cheryl & Co. for the hospital visits, where each patient received a Boomer or Bowser plush doll, as well as a Pacers t-shirt and the opportunity to take a photo or get an autograph from their favorite player or Pacemate. In addition, Cheryl & Co. provided a special batch of cookies to the children at each hospital. For information on the Pacers Come to Our House Thanksgiving Dinner, Shop with a Pacer and Coat Drive, visit pacers.com.

   Players in the Community

   The WNBA connects with fans of all ages through extensive community outreach. As the league marks the fourteenth season of the WNBA, the players continue to be recognized for their commitment and dedication to fans in cities across America. The WNBA has three primary community initiatives: WNBA Fit, Read to Achieve and Breast Health Awareness. In addition to these initiatives, the WNBA honors players who are active in their communities with the WNBA Community Assist Award presented four times a year. For more information on how a member of the Indiana Fever team or coaching staff can make an appearance for you please click here.
   
   

   Fever Players Honored with WNBA Community Assist Awards

   Indiana is fortunate to have a number of outstanding female role models on the Fever roster that make unbelievable efforts to give back to the fans and the community. In 2006, two Fever players were recognized for their efforts with WNBA Community Assist Awards.
   
   
   • Olympia Scott was honored by the league for the many appearances she made during the 2006 preseason on behalf of the team. Her involvement in programs like Breast Health Awareness and the Fever's Self-Esteem Seminar earned her the award.
   • Tamika Catchings has earned the reputation as one of the WNBA's most devoted players to the community. She added to her reputation in 2006 when she was recognized by the league in July for her many off-the-court endeavors. Whether it was signing autographs or holding clinics for kids Catchings impacted thousands of lives throughout the 2006 season.
   • The Fever has consistently had players win the Community Assist Awards. Catchings has been an off-season recipient as well as a five-time winner of in-season awards. Other past winners include Niele Ivey, Nikki McCray, Kelly Schumacher and Natalie Williams. In all, Fever players have garnered WNBA Community Assist Awards on 11 occasions.
   • Tamika Catchings also won the inaugural Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2008 for her work around Indiana and with her own Catch the Stars Foundation. The award signifies a WNBA player who is an excellent personal role model to younger children.
     
     For more information on WNBA Community Assist Awards and the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award, visit wnba.com.
   

   Pacers Sports & Entertainment Community Service Days

   This program is meant to emphasize one of the Core Purposes of PS&E – Serving Community by organizing four days per year when we "Outreach Together" as a company. This program builds upon the work of the Community Relations Department and the Pacers Foundation. It allows employees to contribute in a real and consistent way to our community and brings the company together in a positive way to help others within our community Since its inception in 2008, the staff of PS&E has contributed to organizations that include Creston Middle School, Danville Middle School, IPS #27, Triton Central Elementary & Middle School, Gleaners Food Bank, Second Helpings, Wheeler Mission, the Julian Center, Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center and the Catch the Stars Foundation.

   Donations

   As part of Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Citizenship initiative, the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever provide donations to events & fundraisers for non-profit organizations. Please visit our FAQ section for more information on the criteria and requirements for receiving a donation from the Indiana Pacers or Indiana Fever. Effective Septemeber 1, 2009 requests for donations from the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever will only be accepted online. Please click here to complete the online application.

   Community Ticket Blocks

   Kids love going to a professional sports event. For many of our kids, at risk or not, they might never get a chance to see the Pacers or Fever in action. A night out with a chaperone and a group of friends lets them see on-court athletic achievement. And it might just turn out to be instructive about the benefits of determination and perseverance. All we know is that the kids have fun and laugh and let us into their lives for a night. And for us, that's a good start. Our Community Ticket Block Program is open to all non-profit organizations. To request complimentary tickets through this program, you must provide your Tax ID #. Each season you must resubmit an online application form. Please Click here to complete the online application form. Effective September 1, 2009 requests for Community Ticket Blocks will only be accepted online.
   
   

   Scholarships & Grants

   As part of Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Citizenship Initiative, the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and the Pacers Foundation provides Scholarships, Grants, Community Partnerships and tickets to assist students and non-profit organizations in achieving their goals. Included in these programs are the Be YOUnique Fund, Be Tolerant Grant and the Be Charitable Community Partnership. For more information on the Pacers Foundation, visit Pacers Foundation
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Be YOUnique Fund of the Pacers Foundation

   The vision of the Indiana Fever's Be YOUnique Fund of the Pacers Foundation, Inc., ist to be recognized as a leading funding resource for programs that promote a strong self-image and encourage the development of valuable life skills among young women throughout the state of Indiana.
   Indiana Fever Bowling Tournament
   The Annual Indiana Fever Bowling Tournament presented by FedEx is the premier fundraising event for the Be YOUnique Fund of the Pacers Foundation. The event has been hosted at Pinheads in Fishers that last 4 years. For more information on the BeYOUnique Fund of the Pacers Foundation, the Annual Indiana Fever Bowling Tournament and grants, visit Pacers Foundation
   

   Be Tolerant

   Based on a statewide community-needs assessment study, the Be Tolerant grant is one of five funds that target the most pressing issues facing our kids today. Almost 30 percent of teens in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both, and children who bully are more likely to report that they own guns for risky reasons, such as to gain respect or frighten others, according to the American Medical Association. Of hate crimes reported in 2005, 55 percent were motivated by a racial bias, 17 percent were triggered by a religious bias, 14 percent were motivated by a sexual-orientation bias, and 13 percent of the incidents were motivated by an ethnicity/national origin bias. Almost two-thirds of reported attacks were committed by individuals under the age of 24. The Pacers Foundation supports the efforts of Indiana groups that teach tolerance and respect for diversity; focus on breaking down racial, ethnic, religious and other barriers by bringing youth from "all walks of life" together and exposing youth to cultures and "ways of life" other than their own; and carry out anti-bullying and anti-stigma programs. As such, school-based programs, faith-based programs, and other non-profit organizations focused on encouraging youth to Be Tolerant should consider applying. This does not mean, however, that we will not fund other types of organizations focused on teaching tolerance. The bulleted points above simply refer to our priorities in this area. For more information on the Be Tolerant Grant of the Pacers Foundation, visit Pacers Foundation

   Be Charitable

   One of our flagship community partnerships is a partnership between the Pacers Foundation and The LEAGUE . Be Charitable is a school-based program designed to teach kids about philanthropy and encourage volunteerism. By teaching our kids to "give back" we are raising our next generation to not only help others, but help themselves too. Now in 160 schools statewide, this winning program is giving thousands of kids a winning shot in life. For more information on the Be Charitable Community Partnership, visit Pacers Foundation