Nats Dream Foundation Launches Fundraising Campaign
First official fundraising event for the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
In partnership with the District Government, The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation has committed to building a Youth Baseball Academy that will engage inner city youth in the sport of baseball, along with providing after-school educational programs. Slated as a 12,000 square foot facility with three fields on 10 acres, the Academy will be a year-round youth development program committed to equipping youth with the life skills necessary to succeed in life and to become responsible, productive citizens in their community.
WHO:
Stan Kasten, President, Washington Nationals
Al Maldon, President, Washington Nationals Dream Foundation
Jimmie Lee Solomon, Executive VP, MLB
Vince Gray, Chairman, DC City Council
Darrell Miller, Executive Director, MLB Compton Urban Youth Academy
Harold Reynolds, MLB.com
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5:45pm - 6:30pm
WHERE:
Interview Room
Level 1
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
About the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation
The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the Washington Nationals Baseball Club are committed to community partnerships that improve the lives of children and families across the Washington Capital Region. The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation's programs are focused on children's education, health and recreation. The cornerstone programs of the Dream Foundation are the creation of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, the creation of the Washington Nationals Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center, a world-class facility that will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting families of children with diabetes; and the Neighborhood Initiative, benefitting the Earth Conservation Corps and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Hopkins Branch, created to support small, non-profit organizations in the area surrounding Nationals Park with grants, in-kind donations and additional resources.
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