Whitecaps Community Foundation Enriching lives one play at a time!
On behalf of our Board of Directors, thank you for your interest in The Whitecaps Community Foundation. Since our inaugural season in 1994, the Whitecaps have always placed an emphasis on having a strong philanthropic presence in the West Michigan communities we serve. Over the last twenty-plus years, our charitable endeavors have taken on a variety of forms, culminating with the creation of the Whitecaps Community Foundation in 2012. The Whitecaps Community Foundation and its board members are committed to building upon the rich tradition the Whitecaps have created of giving back to the West Michigan community that has sustained us over the past two decades. With continued support from our partners, donors and volunteers, we are excited about the impact the Whitecaps Community Foundation will continue to have across West Michigan. To learn more about the Foundation, receive information about donating or volunteering, or to just ask a question, please contact us at WCFBoard@whitecapsbaseball.com. We thank you for your support and look forward to working together. Sincerely, Lew Chamberlin CEO, West Michigan Whitecaps Board Member, Whitecaps Community Foundation
OUR MISSION
Dedicated to enriching the lives of children, and by extension their families, by providing them with access to social, educational
and recreational programs that will have a positive impact on
Programs
their futures.
Inner City Youth Baseball and Softball Program
Big Buddy
50/50 Raffles
Reading Club
Youth Clinics
Fundraising 4
INNER CITY YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAM The primary recipient of the Whitecaps Community Foundation charitable efforts is the Whitecaps Community Foundation and YMCA Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball Program. Since 1995, more than a quarter of a million dollars has been pledged to the program, allowing more than 21,000 children the opportunity to participate in organized baseball and softball. The Inner City Youth Baseball and Softball Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball, sportsmanship, and the positive values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Hundreds of volunteers serve as coaches, assistant coaches, drivers and scorekeepers. Four neighborhood parks (Martin Luther King Park, Garfield Park, Richmond Park and Riverside Park) have become the gathering places for the families and neighbors of the baseball and softball players.
READING CLUB
WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS READING CLUB
In conjunction with the West Michigan Whitecaps, our Reading Club is an incentive-based program for kindergarten through sixth grade students that provides materials to help promote reading through the month of March. Students who complete the reading objective of 15 minutes per day during the month of March will receive two free tickets to a Whitecaps home game.
FUN FACTS: 240,000 tickets donated since the 2003 season 300 schools in the West Michigan area involved 90,000 students participated in 2013 6
BIG BUDDY Our Big Buddy program helps non-profit organizations and other groups in need experience the fun and excitement of Whitecaps baseball. Monetary donations from corporate partners and other donors are matched with groups allowing them to attend a Whitecaps game at no cost. Last year, our Big Buddy program helped thousands of kids from numerous organizations enjoy the excitement of Whitecaps baseball at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Mission: Working to ensure that everyone can experience the fun and excitement of Whitecaps baseball!
How to donate: Package Type # of tickets
Price
Single A
25 tickets
$225
Double A
50 tickets
$450
Triple A
100 tickets
$900
Majors
200 tickets
$1,800
*For more information, visit whitecapscommunityfoundation.org* 7
YOUTH CLINICS Our youth clinics allow baseball fans ages 8-12 the opportunity to play at Fifth Third Ballpark and receive instruction from current Whitecaps players and coaches. Youth clinics generally last two days and cover the baseball basics as only the Whitecaps can teach! All youth clinic proceeds remain within the foundation and fund charitable operations throughout the year.
Youth Clinic Registration includes: Daily lunch Instruction of baseball fundamentals including hitting, throwing, and pitching Official Whitecaps Community Foundation clinic T-shirt Certificate of completion Two reserved tickets to a West Michigan Whitecaps game * To register, head to whitecapscommunityfoundation.org for a registration form*
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The Whitecaps Community Foundation holds 50/50 Raffles as one of the primary fundraising events. Half of the funds raised go to one winner while the other half goes directly to the Whitecaps Community Foundation. Without volunteers, 50/50s wouldn’t be possible. If you are interested in volunteering your time with the Whitecaps Community whitecapscommunityfoundation.org Foundation, please visit:
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50/50 RAFFLE
FUNDRAISING In order to support our charitable efforts, the foundation holds a number of unique fundraising events throughout the year. The cornerstone of our annual fundraising calendar is the Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter Banquet featuring both a silent and live auction as well as a fair share of pre-Spring Training baseball entertainment.
50/50 Raffles Tip Your Caps Winter Banquet
For an up-to-date listing of upcoming fundraising events please check our website at: whitecapscommunityfoundation.org 10
HOW TO GET INVOLVED Partner
Donate
Volunteer
For more information about becoming a partner, donating, or volunteering
Fifth Third Ballpark CONTACT: 616.784.4131 whitecapscommunityfoundation.org 11
Address: 4500 West River Dr. P.O. Box 428 Comstock Park, MI 49321
Thank you for your continued support!
whitecapscommunityfoundation.org
(616) 784-4131
4500 West River Drive
Comstock Park, MI 49321