The Currys Return to Charlotte with a Revitalization of the Carole Hoefener Center

The large scale renovation was driven by the pillars of the Stephen and Ayesha Curry Family Foundation that includes a holistic focus on nutrition, fitness, and education. Areas impacted include the foyer, bathrooms, locker rooms, conference space, dance/yoga room, and ceiling and flooring throughout the Center.

“We are proud to partner with the Curry family and Under Armour to help refurbish this center, which has been an anchor in our community for decades,” said Clarence Nunn, head of Chase Middle Market Banking in the Southeast.“This state-of-the-art education space will give students an opportunity to learn and grow in a hands-on, collaborative environment.”

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The basketball gym was revitalized with new scoreboards, flooring, and murals from local artists. The infrastructure of the computer lab was completely rebuilt, and new energy-efficient appliances were brought into the kitchen area. Rather than discard the materials being replaced, they were recycled and donated to nearby community organizations, including a community center in Greensboro, N.C. that was able to completely reinstall their gym floor with materials from the Carole Hoefener Center. The renovation culminated in a memorable unveil, with North Carolina Governor Cooper and Charlotte Mayor Lyles in attendance. The day was busy, as STEM and culinary students showed off their skills to the Curry family during early programming.

“Under Armour’s brand ethos is ‘WE WILL;’ a call that says together, as a community we can do incredible things. The community of Charlotte and the Curry family are all part of the Under Armour family, and we’re thrilled to do our part to give back to the Carole Hoefener Center and provide a modern, thoughtful, safe space for every person in the community to enjoy, learn and grow,” said Stacey Ullrich, Senior Director, Philanthropy at Under Armour.  

A showcase game featuring local area Under Armour Association (UAA) basketball athletes was well attended by youth from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the entire Curry family, before Stephen, Seth and Dell all participated in a Shooting Stars competition co-sponsored by Eastbay x Champs Sports. A slam dunk showcase by the Flight Brothers wowed the crowd, and the event wrapped with a special performance by Lil Yachty. In all, the event was represented all that both the Stephen and Ayesha Curry Family Foundation and Under Armour stand for – community.