Founded in 2010 by Joakim Noah and his mother, Cecilia Rodhe, the Noah’s Arc Foundation works to inspire and lift up communities through art and sports programming.

Engage in powerful self-expression

The foundation offers trauma-informed expressive art workshops that provide youth and families with an opportunity for personal and emotional exploration.

Use the transformative power of sports

Rooted in a collaborative approach to reducing violence, the One City Basketball League uses basketball as a unifier to build inter-community relationships and as a platform to empower participants to reach their full potential.

Honor real change-makers in communities

Noah's Arc shines a light on community based violence interrupters and artists, working in collaboration to make a positive and lasting impact on their communities.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

One City
Basketball

Rooted in a collaborative approach to reducing violence, One City uses basketball as a unifier to build inter-community relationships and as a platform to empower participants. In partnership with 28 community-based violence prevention organizations, the League services young men aged 16 to 25, pairing basketball with programming ranging from financial literacy, to trauma-informed conflict resolution and job readiness, while financially compensating them for their participation.

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Expression
from the Inside

Expression from the Inside uses expressive art workshops to help Chicago youth, families and mothers affected by violence address trauma.

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Co-Founder Joakim Noah, his mother and Co-Founder, Cecilia Rodhe, and sister, Yelena Noah