Trae Young has wasted no time making an impact on his new city and the NBA took notice.

For the third time in his career, Trae has been recognized as the recipient of the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award.

The award recognizes Trae and the Trae Young Family Foundation’s work in the D.C. area with the DC College Access Program and the DC Central Kitchen. Trae and TYFF donated $50,000 to each organization at the time of his arrival in the nation’s capital and have continued to work with both organizations to expand educational opportunity and address food insecurity. Additionally, Trae’s work in his native Oklahoma to create community programs and engage in initiatives involving youth sports an getting kids active at the Young Family Athletic Center was also recognized.

“Being recognized for this award means so much to me, because the work I do off the court matters just as much as the work I do on the court,” Trae said. “I am so thankful to feel the love and support from my two homes: Washington, D.C. and Oklahoma. My goal is to keep showing up for both communities, to create opportunities for them, and to remind them that somebody is in their corner.”

As part of this award, the NBA and the NBPA Foundation will donate a collective $20,000 to DC Central Kitchen and DC College Access Program. DC CAP is an assistance program designed to help high school students bridge the gap and enroll in college. DC Central Kitchen is a multi-faceted organization that establishes programs to feed the hungry, provide access to school lunches and train people for jobs in culinary fields.