On the surface, they'll suit up to play a good old-fashioned game of basketball.

But inside their hearts, they understand the significance of their participation goes way beyond that of any basket they'll score.Participants will take to the court during Family Promise of Carbon County's inaugural "Hoops for Hope" 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.The fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Palmerton Area High School. Admission is free.In addition to the tournament, there will also be a basket social and food, event chairwoman Jean Papay said."It's our first year (for the event)," Papay said. "We're very excited about that."All told, 40 teams have signed up, Papay said."We're doing this to get the community involved," she said. "Hopefully it turns out real good."First Northern Bank of Palmerton is the event sponsor.Proceeds will assist the Family Promise of Carbon County program.Family Promise of Carbon County's mission is to provide temporary shelter, meals and friendship in order to meet the needs of families without permanent housing in the county and the surrounding area.Families are educated, encouraged and empowered to be more self-reliant by support of the faith community and other local services through the program, which offers intensive case management that focuses on the family as a whole unit.