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HR316 • 2026

Commending the Greenbox Foundation.

Commending the Greenbox Foundation.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Askew
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material only provides commendation without detailed descriptions of specific activities or impacts beyond mentioning 'Ball for a Cause'.

Praise for Greenbox Foundation

This bill praises the Greenbox Foundation for its work in using basketball to help people in need.

What This Bill Does

  • Says nice things about the Greenbox Foundation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Greenbox Foundation
  • Darius James and Dasean Webster, founders of the Greenbox Foundation

Terms To Know

Greenbox Foundation
A nonprofit group that uses basketball to help people in need.
Ball for a Cause
An annual holiday basketball tournament organized by the Greenbox Foundation to raise money for local charities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not give any money or resources to the foundation.
  • It only expresses appreciation and support for the Greenbox Foundation's work.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR316ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-06 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108100D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Greenbox Foundation.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending the Greenbox Foundation.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, the Greenbox Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the game of basketball as a tool to uplift and empower individuals and families in need, has greatly served the Hampton Roads community for several years; and
WHEREAS, the Greenbox Foundation was founded in 2017 by Darius James and Dasean Webster, whose first endeavor involved organizing a basketball tournament to assist the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, following the success of this initial tournament, the Greenbox Foundation established its signature Ball for a Cause event, an annual holiday basketball tournament that raises funds for local charities and causes; and
WHEREAS, through Ball for a Cause, as well as its annual College Park Day event, the Greenbox Foundation creates safe, positive spaces for young people and families to gather, building connections across diverse communities and reducing barriers to participation in sports and community life; and
WHEREAS, by collaborating with local partners and investing time, resources, and energy into public spaces and family-focused programs, the Greenbox Foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to community engagement and the long-term growth and development of underserved areas in Hampton Roads; and
WHEREAS, through its efforts to foster youth empowerment, mentorship, and neighborhood pride, the Greenbox Foundation has made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Greenbox Foundation hereby be commended for its legacy of service in pursuit of its mission; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Darius James and Dasean Webster, founders of the Greenbox Foundation, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's contributions to Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.