Congratulations to Shoot Basketballs Not People!

Congratulations to Invested Faith Fellow Garry Mills of Shoot Basketballs Not People on winning six Telly Awards for his work captured in the feature film "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" available on FOX SOUL & Prime Video. The awards include a Silver Telly in Social Impact, Silver Telly in Advocacy & Causes, Silver Telly in Social Issues, and a Bronze Telly in Social Responsibility.

“The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries globally from 6 continents and all 50 states, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world,” according to the website.

Commitment to using basketball as a vehicle to change and save lives in Philadelphia is exactly the type of work we support at Invested Faith. Invested Fellows are faith rooted social entrepreneurs who address systemic issues of injustice while building sustainable businesses. Garry’s work has changed the lives of countless children in Philadelphia and we’re proud to call him an Invested Faith Fellow!

Watch a clip of the film to hear the experiences of the kids in Garry’s program.