Platinum All-Stars (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Just a few miles from Philadelphia's historic tourist attractions, there's a war zone that few visitors ever see. For kids living here, it's a struggle just to survive. That's where Platinum All-Stars comes in. It's a community-based nonprofit that uses an organized basketball league to fight crime and delinquency in some of Philly's toughest neighborhoods. Coach and mentor Juan Lopez has walked these mean streets; he says the classroom study, conflict resolution and trust-building of Platinum All-Stars is keeping teens alive in his community. For more information, visit the Platinum All-Stars website at www.platinumallstars.org