Hornets believe in doing unto others, lending a helping hand, lifting up those in need. Hornets believe in children. Hornets believe in the future. Hornets believe in compassion, community and commitment. Hornets believe in service to others. Hornets believe in being gracious, appreciative and humble. Hornets believe in helping dreams come true.

HORNETS PLAYER COMMUNITY TICKETS
This season Hornets players Chris Paul, David West, Peja Stojakovic, Ryan Bowen, Morris Peterson and Julian Wright are providing over 6,500 New Orleans kids with the opportunity to attend a Hornets home game.

Each season Hornets players purchase tickets through the Hornets Player Community Tickets program to benefit non-profit organizations that work with children. During the 2007-2008 season, 150 kids are treated with tickets to every home game and a one-of-a-kind t-shirt with the logo of his/her player section.

Non-profit organizations interested in participating should send an email to communitytickets@hornets.com. Please include the name of your organization, a contact name and phone number, a tax exempt number and a brief description of your group.

OUTSTANDING READERS
Literacy is the Hornets primary outreach initiative and we look for opportunities to encourage students to read. This season the Hornets would like to reward all outstanding readers with an opportunity to attend and be recognized at a Hornets game and have their picture taken with a player prior to the start of a game. If you would like to nominate a student in 1st – 12th grade for their outstanding achievement in reading, please contact Devyn Smith at Devyn.Vanduyne@hornets.com.

WISH REQUESTS
Throughout the season, the Hornets support a variety of organizations that grant wishes for terminally and chronically ill children from around the country. For more information, contact Devyn Smith at Devyn.Vanduyne@hornets.com.

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE
For the past seven years, the Hornets have worked with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise breast health awareness and money for research into finding a cure for breast cancer. Each season the Hornets host a Pack the Place in Pink Night to honor breast cancer survivors, breast health heroes and make a donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

SUMMER HOOPS CLINICS
This summer, the Hornets reached out to more than 1,800 children through free basketball skills clinics held across the Gulf South region. Children received three hours of instruction and interaction with Hornets players Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons. Click here to see photos!

LOUISIANA 4-H
Over the past four years the Hornets have developed a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with Louisiana 4-H. Through this partnership, the Hornets host a 4-H night at a home game for more than 2,000 children from 4-H clubs across the state of Louisiana, allowing them to recognize the top members in each parish and giving them opportunities to showcase their members. In addition to participating in game night elements, the night serves as a fundraiser for each parish and the state organization as a whole.

HORNETS MEMORABILIA AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Charities and organizations seeking support for an upcoming event or program should send a formal request to Community Relations Department, New Orleans Hornets, 1250 Poydras, 19th floor, New Orleans, LA 70113. All requests must appear on official organization letterhead and be delivered at least 4-6 weeks prior to the event. Please include the date of the event, 501-C3 tax ID number, purpose of event or program and a contact name, telephone number and address.