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Funding Will Support National Charities and Local Improvement Projects Throughout Greater Miami and Beyond Legacy Program’s 20th Anniversary Features Youth Playing Fields, Boys & Girls Club Teen Centers, a Military Hospitality Lounge and a Mobile Eye Unit MIAMI – Major League Baseball and the Miami Marlins today announced the contribution of more than $5 million toward the 2017 All-Star Legacy initiative to fund community improvement projects designed to leave a lasting impact throughout Greater Miami and beyond and support national charitable organizations. This is the 20th anniversary of the All-Star Legacy program, which started in 1997 in connection to the Midsummer Classic in Cleveland. This year’s All-Star Legacy effort features the development of youth baseball and softball playing fields, Boys & Girls Club teen centers, an airport military hospitality lounge and a mobile eye unit. The various All-Star Legacy projects will be unveiled leading up to the 88th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. More Than $5 Million to Local Projects and National Charities MLB Charities, the Miami Marlins and the Marlins Foundation (a donor-advised fund of The Miami Foundation) plan to donate approximately $5 million, a significant portion of which will go toward the All-Star Legacy initiative. The donation also will support national charitable partners of Major League Baseball, including Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer, among others. The funds will be raised from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 10th. Since 1997, MLB and host All-Star Clubs have donated approximately $80 million through the All-Star Legacy initiative. 2017 All-Star Legacy Projects José Martí Park (Miami, FL) – This project will include a complete renovation and rededication of the field at José Martí Park. Renovations will include regrading the field to eliminate low spots, replacing the outfield grass with field turf, adding new high-efficiency sports lighting, and a drainage system to help facilitate weather-related delays. Additionally, all fencing and the backstop will be repaired with new vinyl coated fencing. Other improvements will include extending the dugout at both sides with roofs and new benches, installing bleachers with shade canopies, and the installation of an art component on the adjacent gymnasium building’s façade. The renovations could potentially result in an additional 1,000-3,000 youth players participating in baseball and softball programming at José Martí Park. Charles Hadley Park (Miami, FL) – Upgrades to Charles Hadley Park will consist of a complete renovation of a baseball field, including replacing all fencing and the backstop with new vinyl coated fencing, installing new dugouts and re-grading the outfield turf. Additional improvements will include reconditioning the infield clay as well as the fabric along the first and third base lines. The project also will install concrete pads for the players’ protection as well as shade canopies for the bleacher areas. Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Mobile Eye Unit (Miami, FL) – Legacy funding will go toward a new mobile optometric unit, replacing an outdated, 14-year-old vehicle that has been in constant need of repair. The new unit will allow the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to expand their much-needed services of free eye examinations and glasses for eligible school children. Military Hospitality Lounge at Miami International Airport (Miami, FL) – Renovations will be made to the Military Hospitality Lounge at Miami International Airport, which provides hospitality services for active and former members of the Armed Forces and their families who are traveling. Plans for the lounge, which was in need of several aesthetic and functional upgrades/repairs, include a more efficiently designed space as well as new furniture, appliances, flooring, signage and utility work. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade (Kendall Club, Miami, FL) – This project would encompass the renovation and expansion of the existing Teen Center at the Kendall Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to include the following: removing the existing flooring, lighting, lay-in ceiling and HVAC equipment in the current study lounge/game room and entry area, removing the wall and door inside the entry area. Additional space renovations include installation of the new HVAC system, flooring and lighting as well as recoating the roofing on the exterior, upgrading furniture, enabling telephone/cable and Wi-Fi service, cosmetic upgrades (interior and exterior painting), and creating an outdoor space adjacent to the Teen Center with an art component. The renovation and expansion is expected to increase the number of children served daily from 20 to as many as 100 teens per day, a potential 400% increase. Boys & Girls Club of Broward County (Leo Goodwin Teen Center, North Lauderdale, FL) – This project will involve renovations to the Leo Goodwin Teen Center facility of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The scope of the project includes improvements to the computer lab, including new computer desks, tables, lab chairs, headphones as well as new gaming design software. Additional upgrades include those to the “college corner,” the club’s recording studio, and the game room and lounge areas, which will receive a new television and improved sound system, respectively. The lounge area also will receive a throw rug, lounge-style tables and chairs, wall shelving, wall décor and new curtains. Generally, the club will receive new gym doors, updated painting and new baseboards. The full scope of All-Star Week community and youth programs and events, including non-All-Star Legacy projects and other initiatives, will be announced at a later date.
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ENROLLMENT FOR 2017 YANKEES BASEBALL SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE TRI-STATE AREA4/27/2017 Hideki Matsui to Serve as Official Alumni Ambassador
The New York Yankees today announced that New York Yankees Baseball Summer Camps presented by REFUEL with Chocolate Milk will take place in the New York tri-state area beginning the week of June 26, 2017. Enrollment forms are now available at www.yankees.com/camps. Yankees Baseball Summer Camps are available to boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13, with each camper receiving a full Yankees uniform. In addition to on-field skill development and professional instruction, campers also get the opportunity to take an exclusive guided tour of Yankee Stadium and much more. Sessions are currently being offered in a World Series Experience package that includes four days of baseball instruction with an additional day-long visit to Yankee Stadium. All camps culminate with a “meet and greet” session with either a player on the Yankees’ 25-man roster or Hideki Matsui – the official Alumni Ambassador of the New York Yankees Baseball Summer Camps presented by REFUEL with Chocolate Milk. Camps are located in select areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Further details and availability for each package can be viewed at www.yankees.com/camps. In addition, campers will receive an offer code good for two (2) complimentary tickets to a 2017 Yankees regular season home game.* “Each week, our Yankees Campers work with our coaches to learn proper baseball mechanics and fundamentals, and also build and develop skills to help unlock each player’s personal best – both on and off the field,” said Brendan Sullivan, President of Yankees Baseball Summer Camps. “The camp is an unforgettable week-long Yankees Experience. Our curriculum is not only built to develop baseball skills, but also the toolkit of life skills that are important as these campers build towards their future successes.” As part of the American Dairy Association North East and Dairy Council’s “REFUEL with Chocolate Milk” initiative, 85 children from local families will receive full scholarships to attend Yankees Baseball Summer Camp at Heritage Field – which is located on the site of the original Yankee Stadium and administered by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation – during the week of July 10-14. “Milk plays an important role in children’s diets because it’s a source of so many essential nutrients like calcium, Vitamin D and protein needed for a healthy body. Drinking low fat chocolate milk after sports is a great way for athletes to replenish nutrients and rebuild muscle,” said Rick Naczi, CEO of the American Dairy Association North East. “Teaming up with the Yankees to sponsor summer baseball camps gives us an opportunity to educate kids about the connection between good nutrition and athletic performance.” Locations and dates of 2017 New York Yankees Baseball Camps NEW YORK Friends Academy (Locust Valley)**...................................................... 7/3-7 Mitchel Athletic Complex (Garden City)...................................... 7/17-21 Hackley School (Tarrytown)................................................................ 7/24-28 Green Vale School (Old Brookville, L.I.)........................................ 7/31-8/4 Holy Trinity School (Hicksville)............................................................ 8/7-11 Hackley School (Tarrytown)................................................................ 8/14-18 NEW JERSEY Phelps Park (Teaneck) .......................................................................... 6/26-30 Madison H.S.* *.............................................................................................. 7/3-7 Verona H.S. ............................................................................................... 7/17-21 Denville Parks.......................................................................................... 7/24-28 The Pingry School (Basking Ridge)................................................. 7/31-8/4 Saint John Vianney H.S. (Holmdel) .................................................... 8/7-11 Princeton Day School ........................................................................... 8/14-18 CONNECTICUT Brien McMahon H.S. (Norwalk)…………6/26-30 **4-day camp *Campers registered for 2017 Yankees Baseball Summer Camps on or before June 1, 2017 will receive an offer code valid for two (2) complimentary tickets in select areas of the general, non-premium Main or Terrace level for select, non-premium 2017 Regular Season Home Games in April, May, June, July or August. Offer is subject to availability and must be redeemed on or before August 2, 2017. The offer code may only be redeemed online. Offer is for a limited time only, subject to availability, has no cash value, is not valid on previously purchased tickets, and is not good in conjunction with any other promotional offer. —ys-- UP FROM NOTHING: The Untold Story of Baseball Icon Hank Aaron Featured at the 2017 HOPE Global Forum4/6/2017 - Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron to participate in a special session with Ambassador Andrew Young highlighting his personal journey- HOPE Global Forums | Annual Meeting will be held April 10-12 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis- Session will broadcast live on Facebook @HOPEGlobalForum on April 11 at 4 p.m. EDT ATLANTA, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global financial dignity and economic empowerment nonprofit Operation HOPE, Inc. announced today the addition of a special session featuring two global legends at the 2017 HOPE Global Forum. "UP FROM NOTHING: The Untold Story of Hank Aaron," will be presented as a conversation between Ambassador Andrew Young, civil rights icon and chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, and baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. The HOPE Global Forum, now the largest and most prominent gathering of leaders in the world focused exclusively on financial inclusion and the empowerment of the poor, will be held in Atlanta, April 10-12 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. "We are honored to have Hank Aaron and Ambassador Andrew Young participate in this special session at our Annual Meeting," said John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE. "Hank Aaron's powerful story of perseverance, courage and hard work is an inspiration for us all." Born Henry Louis Aaron, the baseball icon, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport, and continues to hold many of baseball's most distinguished records today. In his years since playing, Aaron has thrived in business. The session will be held on April 11 at 4 p.m. EDT as part of Forum programming. Individuals not in attendance can access the Facebook Live broadcast @HopeGlobalForum With the theme "Uplifting the Invisible Class," the 2017 HOPE Global Forum will challenge over 3,200 delegates from more than 25 countries to outline a vision for a new, global economy—where the poor, underserved and dislocated middle class are viewed as untapped assets for entrepreneurship, job creation and economic growth. This year's speakers include Ajay Banga, President and CEO, Mastercard; The Honorable Vicente Fox, 55th President of Mexico; Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global; Max Levchin, Co-Founder, PayPal; Luke Marklin, General Manager, Uber; The Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor, City of Atlanta; Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods; William H. Rogers, Jr., Chairman and CEO, SunTrust Banks, Inc.; Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Chair and President, Charles Schwab Foundation; Valerie Williams, Diversity Program Manager, Airbnb; and Jane Wurwand, Founder and Chief Visionary, Dermalogica. Registration details and information on session topics and speakers is accessible at www.hopeglobalforums.org To cover the event, interested media should register here: http://hopeglobalforums.org/media-submission/ Get forum updates on Twitter: @HopeGlobalForum #HGF17 About Operation HOPE Since 1992, Operation HOPE has been moving America from civil rights to "silver rights" with the mission of making free enterprise and capitalism work for the underserved. Through its core programs, the nonprofit has provided financial dignity and economic empowerment to over 2.6 million individuals worldwide, and $2 billion in economic activity for the disenfranchised—turning check cashing customers into banking customers, renters into homeowners, small business dreamers into small business owners and minimum wage workers into living wage consumers. Project 5117 is HOPE's multi-year four-pronged approach to combating economic inequality that aims to improve financial literacy, increase business role models and business internships for youth, and stabilize the American dream by boosting credit scores. Operation HOPE recently received its second consecutive 4-star charity rating for fiscal management and commitment to transparency and accountability by the prestigious non-profit evaluator, Charity Navigator—further establishing it as a best-in-class organization. For more information: www.OperationHOPE.org Follow Operation HOPE on Twitter @operationhope About the HOPE Global Forums The HOPE Global Forums are a community of events that serve as a call to action: to reimagine the global economy so the benefits and opportunities of free enterprise can be extended to everyone. We accomplish this through a series of carefully curated conferences, events and policy programs designed to foster leadership around this critical issue. Our Annual Meeting serves as our flagship event and is now the largest gathering of leaders in the world on behalf of empowering poor and underserved communities. HOPE Global Forums are an initiative of Operation HOPE, the global leader in providing financial dignity. Founded in 1992, Operation HOPE is the nation's first nonprofit, financial services network for underserved communities. For more information: www.hopeglobalforums.org Follow HOPE Global Forums on Twitter @HOPEGlobalForum SOURCE Operation HOPE |
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