In commemoration of Juneteenth, this year's community initiative delivered brand-new basketball courts and a new turf practice field to support local youth.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Whirlpool Corporation recently celebrated its fifth annual "Day of Impact," an initiative dedicated to fostering resilient, thriving and enduring neighborhoods in the company's headquarters community of Benton Harbor, Michigan. In collaboration with Benton Harbor Area Schools and to commemorate Juneteenth, 40 volunteers, consisting of Whirlpool Corp. employees, school officials and city leaders, revitalized the outdoor basketball courts located behind Benton Harbor High School (BHHS).
For generations, basketball has been an important through line in Benton Harbor-from the community courts to the school's basketball program-establishing BHHS as a powerhouse in Michigan high school sports. While the school's indoor gymnasium holds nearly 70 years of history, the outdoor courts function as the public extension of that legacy, remaining a valued space for youth development, mentorship, and community gathering.
"When our employees and community partners join forces to champion the needs of local youth, we turn vision into lasting impact."
