At the Holiday Giving Party, Phillies Charities recognises local heroes and awards $2.1 million.
It’s giving season, folks. The charitable arm of the Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Charities, Inc., celebrated the holidays on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park by honouring its 2023 community heroes.
Phillies Charities is giving out $2.1 million in grants this year to a variety of community organisations and non-profits, as well as to deserving community heroes. Phillies Charities honours “… extraordinary area charities who are going above and beyond to provide vital resources to those in need,” according to a press release from the team posted on MLB.com.
This year, the nonprofit announced and recognised 37 organisations that support charitable causes in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, including those in the Clearwater, Reading, and Lehigh Valley regions, home to the Phillies’ minor league affiliates. $35,000 in grants were given to community heroes.
ALS United Mid-Atlantic, Bethesda Project, Clearwater for Youth, Police Athletic League, Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation, Strawberry Mansion Learning Centre, and the Tug McGraw Foundation are among the other non-profits and organisations that were awarded grants.
According to Phillies Charities, Inc. President John Weber via MLB.com, “We are honoured to award $2.1 million in grants to outstanding organisations who provide much-needed services to our community, thanks to the support of our fans, players and their wives/significant others, front office employees, and sponsors.” We give a nod of the head to all of
Before the Phillies play the Colorado Rockies on April 15, the community heroes will be honoured at Citizens Bank Park. You can view the full list of all 37 community heroes, from Latin Fusion Baseball to Camp No Worries, and find links to additional details about each recipient.
