Orlando Magic Support City of Orlando’s Social Justice Month

The Orlando Magic support Social Justice Month, May 25-June 25 hosting events and supporting initiatives around Central Florida. Throughout the month, the Magic hosted the Community Impact Forum to contribute to the growth of small businesses and will gather groups for the Cost of Poverty Simulation Experience. The team will also support the City of Orlando’s activities and celebrations around the community.
 
Orlando Magic recognizes Social Justice Month with the following events:
Thurs., June 18, 2026
Cost of Poverty Simulation Experience*
9:00 a.m. – noon @ Kia Center
The Think Tank Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is an interactive simulation that explores the lived experience of poverty firsthand through the eyes of real families. Through role-playing scenarios based on real-life stories, participants walk in the shoes of those navigating complex systems. The purpose is to help organizations and communities gain a deeper understanding of the human and systemic impacts of poverty to build empathy, driving more informed decisions and action to help improve local outcomes. 
 
Magic Community Impact Forum
The Magic hosted a Community Impact Town Hall on June 2 based on the feedback from the 50 community leaders who attended the 2025 Community Impact Forum. The session provided an update on progress and revisited CO-LAB initiatives. 
 
The CO-LAB was a collaborative effort between the Magic and West Lakes District providing a program to contribute to the growth and vitality of the small business ecosystem. The CO-LAB initiatives included the Entrepreneurship Leadership CO-LAB supporting small businesses in West Lakes and Parramore led by the West Lakes District Executive Director Jennifer Hilaire; the Power Up Youth Summit CO-LAB with LIFT Orlando; and the ERG Community Network CO-LAB led by Magic Inclusion Manager Michelle Hayes.
 
The Magic will continue to show solidarity within the local community supporting other activities taking place around Central Florida during the months of May/June. Activities include the Pride Cup – an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition; Orange County Juneteenth with Magic sponsorship of Orange County Black History Committee’s Juneteenth Gala; and participation in the City of Orlando’s Juneteenth Celebration. 
 
*media interested in covering the Cost of Poverty Simulation Experience must RSVP in advance to twingerson@orlandomagic.com. Event is not open to the public; participants have been pre-selected.
 
About the Orlando Magic
Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family’s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning eight division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2024, 2025) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than $31 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 36 years. The Magic’s other entities include the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, 2021 G League champions, and the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Kia Center – voted by fans no. 1 in the NBA for game experience; honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award; named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year; and awarded the Venue Excellence Award (VEA) by the International Association of Venue Managers. The Magic practice at the award-winning AdventHealth Training Center. The Magic was also recognized by the Sports Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” in sports in 2023 and 2024. For ticket information, visit OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.