2002-03 76ers Hometown
Heroes
The Philadelphia 76ers
introduced a new program
entitled “76ers Hometown
Heroes” during the 2001-02
season and continued the
program in the 2002-03
season. The program awarded
two tickets to “an everyday
hero in the community” to a
76ers home game during the
season.
“After a successful launch
to the program in 2001-02,
where we recognized the
efforts of 27 people and
groups at our home games, we
wanted to continue to
distinguish the people in
our community who are
considered “heroes” and who
might not receive the
recognition they deserve,”
Lara Price, senior vice
president, said. “We look
for this program to shine a
spotlight on the true heroes
in our community and thank
them in front of our home
crowd.”
all photos
courtesy of Jesse D
Garrabrant NBAE/Getty Images
Stier, President of West Mount Airy Neighbors
(WMAN) is being recognized for his work in the
Mt. Airy community. Three and half years ago,
Stier joined the Board of Directors, where he
held a position as Vice President of Community
Affairs. During that time, he established
programs like “Neighborhood Network” linking
together block and neighborhood associations in
the community, and “Neighborhood Summit” where
neighborhood leaders talk about ways to improve
the West Mt. Airy community. Also under his
leadership, the “Youthworks” project encourages
youths from the ages of 7 to 14 to help
landscape the commercial and residential
intersection at Lincoln Drive and Mount Pleasant
Avenue. His hard work helped the Playground
Raising Project build a playground near the
Houston School, a public school in the
community, that opened in October. Also after
successful negotiations with Acme, a new
supermarket will open next September in the Mt.
Airy community.