The center provides state-of-the-art learning resources for youths, like new laptops, tablets, smart boards, virtual reality headsets, and even podcast equipment.
GRETNA, La. — CJ McCollum wants to make a lasting impact in his community, through education, and the Pelicans guard is giving local kids that ‘head start’ by building what he calls ‘Dream Centers.”
“I grew up in the inner city where education wasn’t always a priority,” McCollum said. “A lot of times we didn’t have resources, the kids around me didn’t have resources to be successful. So we want to provide kids with a head start.”
Thursday, the first Dream Center in Louisiana opened on the Westbank. The center provides state-of-the-art learning resources for youths, like new laptops and tablets, smart boards, virtual reality headsets, and even audio equipment to record podcasts.
“This could help me get ready, like being able to talk to people that I don’t …