Community

The South Bay Lakers strive for excellence on the court and in the community. Throughout the season the South Bay Lakers actively participate in youth basketball clinics, educational programs and environmental awareness initiatives all around Los Angeles. If you are interested in having the South Bay Lakers come out to your event, please fill out this form. For Donations, click here.

Community News:

	South Bay Lakers Complete Year-Long Adoption of Edison Elementary with Beautification Project The South Bay Lakers completed their year-long adoption of Edison Elementary School in Torrance, Calif. Los Angeles and South Bay Lakers staff worked to create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for students, teachers, and staff.
	South Bay Lakers Fan Fest Tips Off the 2024-25 Season The South Bay Lakers celebrated the upcoming 2024-25 season with a Fan Fest at Edison Elementary School in Torrance, Calif. The event included a health and fitness clinic with more than 100 students participating in basketball drills, skills and dance activities.
	South Bay Lakers and Los Angeles Lakers Staff Celebrate Reading Across the South Bay at Carr Elementary The South Bay Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers, the Laker girls, and Lakers Gaming organized a reading stop for their Reading Across South Bay Team UP on March 12th at Carr Elementary School in Torrance.
	South Bay Lakers Teams Up with Union Rescue Mission for a Day of Service South Bay Lakers players and coaching staff teamed up with Union Rescue Mission for a community day of service.
	South Bay Lakers Read to Students at Center St. Elementary As part of their adoption of Center St. Elementary School in El Segundo, the South Bay Lakers participated in a reading day on March 5th, in celebration of Read Across America Day.
	The South Bay Lakers adopts Richmond Street Elementary and Center Street Elementary Students from both elementary schools were invited to attend a South Bay Lakers Open Practice at the UCLA Health Training Center as the team prepared to play the Rio Grande Valley Vipers the next day.
	‘Best Recess Ever!’: South Bay Lakers Hit the Playground at Edison Elementary As kids streamed back to their classrooms, Edison Elementary principal Jayne Okazaki heard several of them scream, “Best recess ever!”
	South Bay Lakers Hold Reading Day at Torrance’s Edison Elementary As part of their adoption of Edison Elementary School, the South Bay Lakers recently held a day of reading for students in Torrance.
	South Bay Lakers Adopt Edison Elementary, Beginning Yearlong Relationship The South Bay Lakers began their yearlong relationship with Torrance’s Edison Elementary, as players and staff took over the school for a morning.

To see past community initiatives, view our Community Archive.