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S U M M E R 2 0 0 7 R E P O R T
Going beyond the ballpark and into our community.
O l b h b s
“The Baltimore Orioles are committedto the goals of placing a consistentwinner on the field and of developingthe franchise as a community resourcethat supports civic, education andcharitable outreach… An equally vitalelement to accomplishing our missionis that we accept and embrace our civicresponsibilities. Our mission is notonly to win games on the field andprovide entertainment, but it is to makethe community-at-large a better place.”
Excerpt from the Baltimore OriolesMission Statement
8,500,000 – The Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the organization have donated more than $8.5 million to local organizations since 1993.
1,600,000 – Our corporate partners have teamed up with the Orioles to raise over $1.6 million this season.
450,000 – Organizations have raised more than $450,000 through the team’s High Five Fundraising Program since 2005.
20,000 – More than 20,000 children received free tickets, hats, shirts and snacks as part of the OriolesREACH Ticket and Gameday Experience Program since 2006.
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The Orioles have long recognized the value ofsupport from the community and believe it iscritical for the organization to give back bybeing involved in local programs andinitiatives. Through OriolesREACH, the team“reaches out” to our community to bring thefun and excitement of Orioles Baseball directlyto fans, and to help our neighbors improvetheir daily lives. In addition to partnering withexisting charities and organizations, theOrioles have also created several initiatives ofour own under the current ownership group.This book serves as a brief summary of some ofthose efforts undertaken at the ballpark andthroughout the community over the past year.
Charitable Giving
Our Partners
Help Us Reach You
A Winning Line-up
Orioles in ourNeighborhood
700 – OriolesREACH has partnered with more than 700 different organizations since 2006.
450 – More than 450 teens have played in the Orioles-sponsored RBI program in 2006 and 2007.
100 – So far in 2007, O’s players, coaches and front office executives have made more than 100 appearances with fans in the community.
1 – Every program, service, donation or effort carried out by OriolesREACH is designed to benefit the community and is given #1 priority by all involved.
G fi f Hsince 2006
21st Century Community Learning Center8118 Volunteer Association
Abandoned Pet RescueAcademy Hills of RockvilleAdelphi Elementary School
Adoption Service Information AgencyAllegany County Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
Alliance Case ManagementAlly’s House Fundraiser
ALS AssociationAlternating Hemiplegia Childhood Foundation
Alzheimer’s AssociationAmerican Cancer Society
American Diabetes AssociationAmerican Heart Association
American Legion Post 49American Lung Association
American Nurses FoundationAmerican Red Cross
American Red Cross Broward CountyAMVETS Post #6
Andrew J. Kotz Memorial Golf Outing
Anne Arundel Community College Educational Talent SearchAnne Arundel Community College-Autism Society of America
Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn FoundationApostolic Bible Study Church
Apprentice AthleticsARC, Inc.
Arlington Science Focus SchoolArlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool
Armed Forces FoundationAssoc. for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Athletic Fairless Hills AssociationAtholton Athletic Boosters
Autism SpeaksAutistic Children’s Support Group
Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County, Inc.Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Babe Ruth League, Inc.Baltimore American Indian Center
Baltimore BuzzBaltimore City Fire DepartmentBaltimore County PAL Center
Baltimore County Public Library FoundationBaltimore Outreach Services
Baltimore RBI LeagueBaltimore Stars Basketball
Barbour County Emergency Squad, Inc.Bennington Baseball Club, Inc.
Bethlehem Girls Softball AssociationBetterton Volunteer Fire Company
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward CountyBig Brothers Big Sisters St. Ignatius Loyola School
Bishop Walsh SchoolBlake Farm Dayschool
Blue Crabbers Relay for Life TeamBobby Mitchell Classic
Bon Air United Methodist ChurchBooker T. Washington Middle School
Booz/Allen ClassicBossier Parish Community College
Boy Scouts of America South Florida Council
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Orioles players greet little leaguers during LittleLeague Day at Oriole Park.
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Boys & Girls ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
Brain Injury ServicesBrandon Woods Athletic Association
Brave Dave Open FundraiserBreast Cancer Foundation 3-Day Walk
Breast Cancer Foundation Sports AuctionsBrewer’s Hope Sock HopBrian Kilrea Help Kids
Brooklyn Park Middle SchoolBrooklyn Park Youth Athletic Association
Broward County Athletic AssociationBroward County Fair
Broward County Police Benevolent AssociationBroward Homebound Program
Broward Navy DaysBroward Partnership for the Homeless
Building Educated Leaders for Life
Bull Run Elementary SchoolBunky Callahan Fundraiser
Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.Bushkill Outreach
C.O.A.C.H.Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation
Callaway ElementaryCalvert County Literacy Council
Camp Reach OutCamp Spirit
Camp SunshineCapital Cheer Booster Club
Carefirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldCareity FoundationCaring Communities
Carroll County Baseball ClubCarroll Manor Elementary School
Carroll Technology Council
Casey’s Cure HuntersCassidy & Pinkard Colliers Race for HopeCatlett-Calverton-Casanova Ruritan Club
Catoctin Summit Adolescent ProgramCatonsville Baptist Church
Center for Advanced Fetal CareChallenger League
Challengers Independent Living, Inc.Changing Minds Changing Lives
Charlesmont ElementaryChelsea School
Chesapeake Alternative SchoolChesapeake Center For Youth
Chesapeake Physical & AquaticChester River Health Foundation
Children’s Aid SocietyChildren’s Choice
Children’s Festival Committee
Each year, the Orioles donate time, money, tickets, autographedmemorabilia and other resources to help countless charitableorganizations, schools, and civic groups.
The Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundationand the Baltimore Orioles, Inc., support manycivic and charitable organizations with thegoal of enriching the lives of fans in thecommunity. Since the ownership groupheaded by Peter Angelos purchased the team,the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundationand the Baltimore Orioles, Inc. have donatedmore than $8.5 million to support variousorganizations in the Orioles’ community.
Charitable Giving
Baltimore OriolesCharitable Foundation
andBaltimore Orioles, Inc.
Chris Ray (37) joins corporate sponsor Kelly & AssociatesInsurance Group for an on-field check presentation.
Children’s Harbour, Inc.Children’s Home Society of Florida
Children’s Miracle NetworkChimes School
Choralis Board FundraiserChris McAlister Foundation
Christ Church Children’s Center, Inc.Christ Lutheran Pre-School
Christopher Pearce FundraiserChurchville Girls Softball
Churchville Recreation CouncilCIGNA Behavioral Health
City Neighbors Charter SchoolCivic Works FundraiserClifton Elementary PTA
Coalition to End HomelessnessCoast to Coast Legal Aid
Coastal Conversation Association of MarylandCody Baseball Auction
Coles District Volunteer Fire Dept.College of Notre Dame of MarylandColumbia County Christian School
Combined Federal CampaignCommunity Family Life Services
Community Progress CouncilCommunity Services Agency Emergency Assistance Fund
Concern-Professional Services for Children, Youth and FamiliesConcerns of Police Survivors Maryland Chapter
Concord Baptist ChurchConnellsville Area High School Patriots
Coppin State NAACP BranchCoSIDA
Court Appointed Special Advocates for ChildrenCovenant Guild, Inc.
Cranberry Station Elementary School PTACrofton Athletic Council
Crohn’s & Colitis FoundationCromwell Valley ElementaryCT Friends for ALS Research
Cumberland Car ShowCumberland Child Abuse Fundraiser
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCystic Fibrosis Golf Classic
Darlington VFCDavis Elementary School
Department of Juvenile Services
Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their FamiliesDepartment of the Army
Diamond DreamsDisability Guide
Division of Pretrial DetentionDoug Althouse Memorial Foundation
Dr. M. Feinglass FoundationDrug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund
Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDufief Elementary School PTA
Dunbar Armored/Robinson GolfDurham Bulls Foundation
Dyslexia TutoringEASE Foundation
East Anaheim Bobby SoxEast Windsor Police Athletic League
Eastern Baltimore Area Cub and Boy ScoutsEdgar Fahs Smith Middle School
Edgewood High SchoolEdgewood Middle SchoolEdgewood Rams Football
Edgewood Recreation Council
Our Partners
Orioles Wives
The Orioles Wives each year participate ina variety of events and team with variouslocal organizations to raise money andbuild awareness for a range of causes.One example was their partnership lastSeptember with OriolesREACH and severalnon-profit organizations and charities tohost a week of silent auctions. Proceedstotaled nearly $80,000 and benefited theBelanger-Federico-Pitterich Foundation, St.Vincent’s Home for neglected and abusedchildren, The Family Crisis Center, TheRonald McDonald House, the USO, and theJW Fund.
Oriole AdvocatesFounded 1960
Through programs and events like theCardboard to Leather baseball equipmentcollection and the Annual 5K Home Runand Fun Walk, the Oriole Advocatesvolunteer group works with the BaltimoreOrioles organization to help foster a loveof baseball and improve the lives of areachildren. The partnership dates backnearly 50 years and today includes morethan 100 volunteers who’ve helped raisemore than $500,000 while working tire-lessly to touch the lives of thousands ofyoung fans.
Orioles wives help fans during a silent auction.
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Embassy Creek Elementary SchoolEmily Price Jones Head Start Program
Emmanuel Dining RoomEmmorton Baseball
Emmorton Recreation CouncilEnoch Pratt Free Library
Environmental Research and Education FoundationEqual Justice Foundation
Equal Rights CenterEric Davis Foundation
Essex BaseballEssex Elementary School
Explorer Post #9911Fabretto Children’s Foundation
Fairfax County Fire DeptFairfax County Public SchoolsFaith Baptist Christian School
Fallston Animal Rescue Movement
Family Central, Inc.Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFirst Baptist Church of Brooklyn
Five Star Bucket Auction CommitteeFlorida Atlantic University
Florida Youth Athletic AssociationFood Bank of Delaware
FOP Cecil County Lodge #2FOP Lodge #4
For Our Father Foundation, Inc.Fort Hunt Little League
Fort Lauderdale Women’s ClubFoundation for Hospice and Homecare
Foundation of DreamsFranciscan Center
Franklin High SchoolFraternal Order of Eagles
Frederick County Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution CenterFrederick County Sheriff’s Office
Freedom Area BaseballFriends Community School, Inc.
Friends Fur LifeFriends of Loch Raven Soccer
Friends of MidlandFriends of the National Zoo and Smithsonian
Friendship CommunityFrom One Family to Another
Fuel Fund of MarylandFulton Elementary PTA
Gallagher ServicesGambrills Baseball
Gaudenzia, Inc.Georgetown University Children’s Medical Center
Georgetown University HospitalGerman American Exchange Program
Corporate Partners
Each year, the generosity and efforts ofour corporate partners help the Oriolesreach out to even more people. Thisseason, the Orioles and Verizon Wirelessteamed up to raise $10,000 for HopeLine,a domestic violence prevention programbenefiting House of Ruth, a Baltimore-based domestic violence shelter. CareFirstBlue Cross Blue Shield will donate$25,000 through the K’s for Kids Programto the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Program.Kelly Insurance Group has steppedforward to donate $2,000 for everyOrioles save to benefit Shock Trauma atthe University of Maryland MedicalCenter. Last season’s effort raised$70,000. And Giant Food, with theirTriple Winner cards, will make a $1.5million donation to the Children’s CancerFoundation.
On Sunday, May 6th, fans were invited to bring their old cell phones to OriolePark to donate to HopeLine, a domestic violence prevention program. TheOrioles and Verizon Wireless each donated $5 for every phone to theHouse of Ruth, a Baltimore-based domestic violence shelter, raising morethan $10,000.
Laura Giuliani (left), wife of Jay Gibbons, andrepresentatives from Verizon Wireless help toraise more than $10,000 for the House of Ruth.
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Girl Scouts of Broward CountyGlen Burnie Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Glenelg Country SchoolGlyndon Volunteer Fire Department
Gordonsville Little LeagueGoucher Hillel
Govans Child First AcademyGovans Elementary
Grace Episcopal Day SchoolGranite House Incorporated
Graz’n AcresGreat Lakes Science CenterGreat Valley Little League
Greater Baltimore Urban LeagueGreater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Greater Fort Lauderdale CVBGreater Glen Burnie Junior Sports League Patriots
Greater Jacksonville Optimist ClubGreater Piedmont Open Golf Tournament
Greek Independence Day Mid-Atlantic Parade 2007Green Hornets Softball
Green Run Little League
Greencastle Elementary SchoolGriffith Energy Services, Inc.
Groveport Madison Junior High SchoolGunston Day School
Gunston Middle School PTAHabitat for Humanity of Frederick County
Hamilton Tiger-Cats FoundationHampden Elementary/Middle School #55 PTO
Hampden Family CenterHampden Small Fry Association
Hampstead Hill AcademyHarahan Athletic Association
Harbel Community OrganizationHarford Community College
Harford County Public WorksHarford Family House
Harlem Park Middle SchoolHarmelin Media
Harrington Fire CompanyHarrington Senior Center
Health Care for the HomelessHealth Partners, Incorporated
Heart Transplant Fund
Heaven’s AngelsHebrew Home of Greater Washington
Hemophilia FoundationHempfield Fire Department
Henderson Mental Health CenterHenry Highland Elementary School
Hereford High SchoolHispanic Apostolate
Hockessin Soccer ClubHoly Family House
Holy Redeemer High SchoolHomestretch
Hoop Dreams Scholarship FundHoops for HeartHope By the Bay
Hope for KidsHope Worldwide Mid-Atlantic
Hospice Caring, Inc.Hospice of Charles CountyHospice of Howard County
Hospital For Sick Children Pediatric CenterHouse of Hope
Orioles in ourNeighborhood
Youth Baseball Clinics
On April 30, the Orioles, incollaboration with the Cal Ripken, Sr.Foundation, hosted 50 youth from theBaltimore RBI League for a baseball clinicat Camden Yards. Kids participated indrills, enjoyed a pizza party, andexperienced the once-in-a-lifetime chanceto learn and play the game they love ontheir favorite Major League field.
On June 9, over 300 kids from the Orioles-sponsored RBI program and city-wideLittle Leagues participated in a clinicheld at Carroll Park. Orioles shortstopMiguel Tejada, manager Dave Trembleyand coach Sam Mejias, along with severalformer Orioles players, led instructionalsessions on hitting, fielding andbaserunning, helping to boost theconfidence and morale of the children.
Miguel Tejada participates in a clinic with local childrenat Carroll Park.
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Howard County Dept. of Social ServicesHoward County Recreation
Howell Township Middle School NorthHughson Youth Baseball
Humane SocietyImmunization Action ProgramInterfaith Community Services
Isaac Memorial Scholarship FundIvymount School FundraiserJames A. Dodge Foundation
James River High SchoolJames Run Christian AcademyJamestown Spring Fair RaffleJamie McMurray Foundation
Jays CareJentry McDonald Corp.
Jeremy FoundationJerry’s Kids
Jessup Provinces Youth OrganizationJewish Adoption & Foster Care Options
Jewish Caring NetworkJewish Community Center of Greater BaltimoreJewish Community Centers of South Broward
JFK High School FundraiserJMU Duke Club
Joe DiMaggio Children’s HospitalJohn Eaton Elementary SchoolJohnny B’s Candlelight Bowl
Johns Hopkins MedicineJohns Hopkins Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins University AthleticsJohns Hopkins/United Way
Joppatowne High SchoolJunior Achievement
Junior Achievement Exchange CityJust Us Kids Child Development Center
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationKenmore Elementary School PTO
Kennedy Krieger InstituteKenwood High School Positive Behavior
Key Point Health ServicesKeystone Pet-enhanced Therapy Services
Kidney Foundation of Central PennsylvaniaKids in DistressKidz Clubhouse
Kingsville Civic AssociationKingsville Parks & Recreation
Knights of Columbus Council 1039La Plata United Methodist ChurchLaleche League of Fredericksburg
Lancaster NewspapersLancaster Recreation Commission
Lancaster Teen HavenLarry’s Legacy Scholarship Fund
Reviving Baseball in the Inner City(RBI) Program
The Reviving Baseball in the Inner CityProgram encourages teens to stay inschool and helps them develop self-esteem while learning the skills andenjoyment of baseball. The program is anational Major League Baseball initiativeadministered and sponsored locally by theOrioles. Approximately 450 teenagers inBaltimore have participated in the leaguethe past two seasons.
Summer Reading Program
The Orioles Summer Reading Program,presented by Bank of America, providesincentives to over 1,000 children whoparticipate in the program. In 2006,children were encouraged to read fortwenty-minute sessions each day in Julyto receive two complimentary tickets to agame and a Reading All-Stars T-shirt.Select participants were also chosen toread with Orioles second baseman BrianRoberts prior to a game in August.
Miguel Tejada interacts with city little leaguers.
Brian Roberts reads to area children.
Former Oriole Al Bumbry providesinstruction at Carroll Park.
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Laurel Alumni AssociationLaurel-Burtonsville Jaycees
League for the Hard of HearingLeon Day Foundation
Les Turner ALS FoundationLeukemia & Lymphoma Society
Liberty Christian FundraiserLiberty/Randallstown Coalition
Life Crisis CenterLight the Night
Lions Vision Research FoundationLiteracy Council of Northern Virginia
Literacy Works Book BashLiving with Lupus Gala
Lockheed Martin Integrated SystemsLogan Kazimer Fundraiser
Lombardi Gala/Georgetown UniversityLongfellow Elementary School PTA
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim FoundationLupus of PennsylvaniaMagee Rehabilitation
Magnolia Elementary School
Make-a-Wish FoundationMake-a-Wish of South FloridaManheim Township Football
Manito, Inc.Manor Woods Elementary PTAMaple Leaf Sports Fundraiser
March of DimesMargaret M. Pierce Elementary School PTO
Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Foundation, Inc.Martin Luther King, Jr. United Methodist Men
Martinsburg Union Rescue MissionMaryland All-Star Cheer & Dance Academy
Maryland Association of Resources For FamiliesMaryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Maryland Chapter of Concerns of Police SurvivorsMaryland Health Information Management Association
Maryland Nurses AssociationMaryland Orioles Baseball
Maryland PTAMaryland Public TelevisionMaryland State Boys Choir
Maryland ZooMASCA Conference
Matthew Leizear Scholarship Fund
MCEE’s Golf ClassicMD Kids and FamiliesMeade Middle School
Meals on WheelsMechanicsburg Senior High School
Meeting Solutions/United WayMeghan Puls Foundation
Mental Health Association of Frederick CountyMercy Magic Gala/Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center Dept. of PathologyMetro Delta HeadStart Center
Michelle Bevans Scholarship FundMid Shore Challengers
Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd RescueMid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
Middlesex Little LeagueMiddletown Volunteer Fire Company
Midtown Softball LeagueMonocacy Elementary School
Monroe Township Baseball AssociationMontessori International Children’s House
Montgomery County Dept. of Police
organization to each child. The 2006event marked the 28th year the Orioleshave held a holiday party for childrenfrom economically disadvantaged areasin Baltimore, with a different schoolbeing selected each year.
Salvation Army Food Basket andAngel Tree
Each year, Orioles front office employeesdonate non-perishable food items fordonation to the Salvation Army FoodBasket at Thanksgiving. During theChristmas season, employees purchasegifts for underprivileged children as partof the Salvation Army’s Angel Treeprogram.
Player and Bird Appearances
One of the greatest examples of theOrioles reaching out into the communityis when Orioles players themselvesappear all over town. Even the OriolesBird “flew” to over 200 destinationsin the community in 2006. This pastyear, fans had the opportunity to meettheir favorite players at locationsthroughout the region, including theSports Legends Museum, ESPN Zone,Baltimore Visitors Center, local areamalls, and many other stops.
Brian’s Baseball Bash
On August 20, 2006, second basemanBrian Roberts hosted Brian’s BaseballBash at the ESPN Zone in the InnerHarbor to benefit the University ofMaryland Hospital for Children. Over$130,000 was raised for the hospitalthrough ticket sales, live and silentauctions, sponsorships and donations.Many Orioles players attended the event,signing autographs and taking photoswith fans. The Orioles also donated$10,000 to provide tickets to patientsand their families to attend the event.This year’s event will take place onSunday, August 26.
Children’s Christmas Party atESPN Zone
Last December, Orioles second basemanBrian Roberts, outfielder Jay Gibbons,third baseman Melvin Mora and formerplayers Rick Dempsey, Scott McGregorand Dave Johnson hosted 90 firstthrough third graders from The BarclaySchool as part of the Orioles’ AnnualChildren’s Christmas Party. The eventwas held at the ESPN Zone in the InnerHarbor. Players served lunch, playedgames with and signed autographs forthe students. Dempsey played SantaClaus, delivering gifts from the
Rick “Santa” Dempsey at the annualChildren’s Christmas Party.
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Montgomery County Public SchoolsMorgan Mentors Winston Winners
Morgan State NAACP BranchMorgan State University School of Engineering
Mount Airy Area JayceesMt. Harmony Elementary PTA
Mt. Hebron Nursery SchoolMt. Providence Child Development Center
Mt. Washington Pediatric HospitalMuhlenberg Township Athletic Association
Mulberry-Fairplains Fire DepartmentMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation Laugh for Life
Multiple Sclerosis Fantasy BallMuscular Dystrophy Association
Mutual Elementary SchoolMy Brothers’ Keeper
Myasthenia Gravis FoundationNAACP Fort Lauderdale Branch
National Cancer InstituteNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children
National Conference of Synagogue YouthNational Cued Speech Association
National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Golf TournamentNational Federation of the Blind
National Foundation for Women LegislatorsNational Foundation of Infectious Diseases
National Kidney FoundationNational Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
National Transplant Assistance FundNeche Park Board
Neediest KidsNeighborhoods of Greater Lauraville, Inc.
Neurosurgery Research and Education FoundationNew Covenant Christian School
New FoundationsNew Pathways, Inc.
New Psalmist Christian SchoolNew Shiloh Baptist Church NAACP Branch
New York Stage & Film Co.NF, Inc. Mid-Atlantic
NFL Alumni FoundationNICK and You Fundraiser/Mercy Hospital
Nicole Van Horn Trust FundNobel School
Northern VA Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc.Northern Virginia Coalition
Northfield Elementary SchoolNova Southeastern University Scholarship Program
Ocean Gate First Aid AuxiliaryOdyssey SchoolOlivia’s House
Open Bible Christian AcademyOre Valley Elementary PTOOrems Elementary School
In the first half of 2007 alone, the Orioles players, coaches and front officehave made over 100 appearances in the community, signing autographs,answering questions, and meeting fans. To find out about upcomingappearances, visit orioles.com and click on Community.
Negro League Recognition andBaltimore Black Sox Celebration
This year, the Orioles participated in aseries of events paying tribute to NegroLeague teams and players, including theBaltimore Black Sox franchise and BlackSox player Herbert “Rap” Dixon.
On June 8, a monument to honor Dixonwas unveiled at Midland Cemetery in
Swatara Township near Harrisburg,Pennsylvania. The Orioles contributedfinancial support to the non-profitFriends of Midland for the refurbishmentof the cemetery, and former Orioles PaulBlair and Curt Motton attended the event.
The organization also provided financialsupport to the nation’s largest gatheringof Negro League authors, researchersand historians at the 10th Annual JerryMalloy Negro League Conference inPortsmouth, Virginia.
And on September 6, the Orioles willcelebrate the 75th anniversary of theBaltimore Black Sox’ 1932 season. Thatyear, the Sox were credited with achampionship but never received theproper recognition since their leaguefolded midseason. Current Oriolesplayers and coaches will wear 1932Baltimore Black Sox replica uniformsduring the game.
Local children were joined by formerOrioles Paul Blair and Curt Motton to
honor Negro Leaguer “Rap” Dixon.
Daniel Cabrera with a youngfan at ESPN Zone.
“Many of the Woodmoor students that attended your game had never seen alive baseball game before. The students have not stopped talking about theirOrioles experience and the Orioles’ generosity.”
--Kristina Millian LCSW-CWoodmoor Elementary
School Social Worker
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A Winning Line-up
Orlando Magic FoundationOur Lady of Hope/St. Luke School
Overlea Recreation CouncilOwasso High School
PA Foster Parent AssociationPadonia Elementary School
PanCAN TeamHope MarylandParents Law Enforcement and Youth
Parkville High School AthleticsParkville Recreation & Parks Council
Partnership FoundationPasadena Baseball
Pat Tillman FoundationPatapsco Ally Softball
Paws for Life, Inc.Penbrook Athletic Association
Penn Manor High School BoostersPerry Hall High School
Peter G. Callas MemorialPhilanthropy News Network
Phillies Phestival
Pine Crest SchoolPinnacle Health Hospital
Pittsburgh Pirates FoundationPJ Schafer Memorial Golf Tournament
Pleasant Family FundPleasant Hope Baptist NAACP Branch
Polytech Adult EducationPreakness 2007 Celebration Parade
Prince William County Public SchoolsPrograms for Exceptional PeopleProvident United Way Campaign
Puttin’ Youth FirstPutty Hill Panthers Baseball
QMHS FundraiserRace for Hope
Race for Our Kids/Sinai HospitalRape Crisis Intervention Service
Ravens Roost #75Raymond J. Lockhart Elementary School
Red Barons ALS FundraiserRed Bull Golf Tournament
Red Cross Golf OutingRelay for Life
Relay for Life Westminster/TaneytownRelay for Life/Team Hope
Resurrection Children’s CenterRichard Stockton Elementary School PTA
Richmond Braves FoundationRichmond Rugby Foundation
Ridgley Middle SchoolRiverview Elementary
Robert Moser FoundationRock Hall Volunteer Fire Co.
Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Dept.Rockville Community Nursery School
Rod Carew Children’s Golf ClassicRodman Volunteer Fire Department
Rosedale BaseballRunning Brook Elementary School
Ryan Henderson FundSaint Mary Star of the Sea School
Salvation Army Boys and Girls ClubSalvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
Sawgrass Springs Middle School
A day at Oriole Park is truly a magical experience. And every homestand, the Orioleswelcome special individuals and community groups to Camden Yards to demonstrate thepower of Orioles Baseball first-hand.
OriolesREACH Ticket andGameday Experience Program
One of the most successful OriolesREACH initiatives is the OriolesREACH Ticket andGameday Experience Program. Over 10,000 children from disadvantaged areas in theregion are able to attend an Orioles game for free each season thanks to theOriolesREACH ticket program – a program that provides game tickets, transportationto and from the game, hot dogs and sodas, and Orioles hats and t-shirts to under-privileged children. Several Orioles players, including Miguel Tejada, Kevin Millar, andRamon Hernandez, have helped these children enjoy a game in 2006 and 2007.
Pre-Game Visits
At all 81 home games, the Orioles host a variety of special needs groups on the fieldprior to the game to experience batting practice. Guests include those associated withthe Believe in Tomorrow and Make-A-Wish programs. The once-in-a-lifetime memoryis enhanced with face-to-face meetings with players.
A day at Camden Yards with theOriolesREACH Ticket and Gameday
Experience Program.
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Orioles Food Drive
Non-perishable food and personal items and arecord-setting amount of money were collectedfor the Maryland Food Bank during the Orioles’20th annual food drive, held last June atCamden Yards. The Orioles, Orioles Wives,WJZ-TV employees and Oriole Advocatescollected almost 9,000 pounds of food and arecord-setting $28,555 in cash from fansattending games during the three days. Foodand non-perishable items were distributed tosoup kitchens, food pantries and sheltersthroughout Maryland, and cash donations wereused to purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving.This year’s food drive will take place theweekend of August 10-12.
High Five Fundraising Program
The Orioles High Five Fundraising programprovides organizations the opportunity to sellOrioles tickets to generate funds for specialprograms such as school clubs or civicorganizations. It allows groups to not onlyraise money for themselves, but also providesan opportunity for the group to participate inan activity together. The non-profitorganization receives $5 for every ticket sold,and a variety of price categories and seatlocations are available to fit any budget. In2006, the Orioles helped raise $175,000 forhundreds of non-profit organizations. Morethan $450,000 has been raised since theprogram’s inception in 2005.
Schaffner Youth Center ShelterSchenevus Central School
School Without Walls Senior HighSchreiber Pediatric CenterScleroderma Foundation
Score Fore a CureSemperComm
Senior Volunteer ServicesShake and Bake Skating
Shelter for Abused WomenShoot For a Cure
Sickle Cell Anemia AssociationSilhouettes For Women
Silver Spring Day SchoolSinai Hospital
Skip Viragh Golf ClassicSlippery Rock University
Smyrna Athletic Boosters Club
Somerset County United WaySouth Baltimore Learning CenterSouth Brunswick Family YMCA
South Eastern Youth Football AssociationSouthampton Academy
Southampton Correctional ComplexSoutheast Texas Relief Fund
Southern High SchoolSouthern Maryland All-Faith League
Southern Maryland Community NetworkSouthern Maryland Livestock Show
Special OlympicsSpherion Prof. Group
Spring City American LegionSpring Grove Area Middle School
SS. Peter & Paul SchoolSt. Agnes Hospital
St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation
St. Ignatius ParishSt. John Lutheran School
St. John’s Lane Elementary SchoolSt. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph’s Nursing HomeSt. Jude Catholic SchoolSt. June Smith Center
St. Luke’s HouseSt. Martin Ministry and Benedictine School
St. Mary of the Assumption SchoolSt. Mary of the Mills SchoolSt. Michael and St. Patrick
St. Michael SchoolSt. Rita School
Starlight Starbright Children’s FoundationStars of Virginia
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolStepping Stones Shelter
Elizabeth Black, wife of coach TomTrebelhorn, at last season’s Food Drive.
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Stevens Forest Elementary SchoolStevie Beall, Jr. Scholarship
Stop Child Abuse NowSunbury Quadraleague Baseball
Sunderland Elementary FSOSunset Hills FundraiserSupport Our Veterans
Susan B. Anthony Recovery CenterSusquehanna Association for the Blind
SVEC Relay for LifeSwing For Youth
Sykesville CyclonesT.G.I. Friday’s Fundraiser
TACTSTaste for Life
Team in TrainingTee for Tots
Teen Challenge of BaltimoreTemple Solel
Testicular Cancer Resource CenterThe ARC
The ARC of Anne Arundel County
The ARC of York CountyThe Bridges ProgramThe Buoniconti Fund
The Children’s House By the SeaThe Community Center
The Craig Walden FoundationThe Delta Community
The Foundation SchoolsThe Glen Kerschner Family Fund
The Judy CenterThe Key School
The LeagueThe League for Crippled Children
The Lively FoundationThe Renaissance Center
The River at Revival Mission Christian MinistriesThe Serenity Center
The Stony Point SchoolTherapeutic Recreation Services
Thompson Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.Tidewater Driller BaseballTim Harman 5K Run/Walk
Timbrook Friends of the Library
Timmy Brookman Donation FundTimothy Decker Fundraiser
Towson UniversityTransitions
Tri-ChurchesTri-County Association for the Blind
Trinity FoundationTrinity High School
Tuckahoe SportsTyanna B. O’Brien Breast Cancer Foundation
UBS FoundationUMB Charity Golf Tournament
UMBC Basket BingoUnited Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy Central PAUnited Community Independence Programs
United for D.C., Inc.United Methodist Home for Children, Inc.
United Way of Broward CountyUnited Way/GBMC
University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Maryland Center for Young Children
Latino Night and Cardboard toLeather Equipment Collection
This season, the Oriole Advocates heldtheir annual Cardboard to Leather baseballequipment collection in conjunction withthe Orioles’ annual Latino Night on July14. Cardboard to Leather provides newand gently used baseball gloves and batscollected from Orioles fans for childrenin developing countries in the Caribbean.Latino Night, a celebration of the influenceof Hispanics on professional baseball,featured a bullpen picnic area party priorto the game with appearances by His-panic Orioles; a silent auction of Oriolesmemorabilia; and ballpark décor, musicand video suited to the theme. In additionto equipment, cash donations collected atthe gate and for the silent auction raised$4,500 for the Cardboard to Leatherprogram.
High School All-Star Game
The best of Maryland’s High Schoolbaseball players get the recognition theirtalents deserve through the High SchoolAll-Star Game. The Orioles have hostedthe big event each year since 1980,giving young amateurs a chance toshowcase their talents in a major leagueballpark. This year’s game took place onJune 10 after the Orioles/Rockies game.
Junior Orioles Dugout Club
The Junior Orioles Dugout Club presentedby Chick-fil-A offers an affordable way forkids and their families to attendOrioles games and receive specialrewards available only to members. TheClub is essentially a mini-season ticketpackage for kids 14 years old andyounger. In 2006 and 2007, inpartnership with Chick-fil-A, the Oriolesdonated $5 for every kit sold at a Chick-fil-A restaurant to the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation. To date, more than$30,000 has been raised for JDRF throughthis program.
Kids at the Ballpark
In 2007, the Orioles have hosted over42,000 youth through their annual SafetyPatrol Day, Day Camper Day, and LittleLeague Days. Little Leaguers had theopportunity to participate in a pre-gameparade around the field at Camden Yards,greeted by O’s players as they passed bythe dugout.
Junior Orioles Dugout Club membersrun the bases at Camden Yards.
Local little leaguers parade aroundOriole Park.
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If your organization would like to work with OriolesREACH, we’re here to help.
• To schedule a former player appearance… please call 410-547-6144.
• To schedule The Orioles Bird… please call 410-547-6140.
• To inquire about the OriolesREACH Ticket and Gameday Experience Program… please call 410-547-6221.
For all other OriolesREACH questions… please call 888-848-BIRD.
Donation Requests
Each year, the Orioles send donations to charitable, non-profit organizations,schools, and civic groups. To request a donation, please send a letter ofrequest on your organization’s letterhead (including the contact informationand address where the donation might be sent) to:
OriolesREACH Donations333 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Or you can fax your request to 410-547-6292. We are not able to accept emailrequests. Please notify us at least one month prior to your scheduled eventand explain how the proceeds will be used. Requests will only be consid-ered for an organization that can include a copy of its 501 (c) (3) status, is arecognized charity supporting youth athletics or educational initiatives, and islocated in the MD/DC/VA/DE/Southern PA area.
Help Us Reach You
University of Maryland Hospital for ChildrenUpper Allen/Shepherdstown PTO
Upton Planning CommitteeUrology Association of York
USO DelawareVeritas Academy
Very Special Arts FestivalVienna Stars
Virginia Gang Investigators AssociationVirginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Viva Las Vegas Benefit AuctionVolunteer Center of Allegany County
Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Fisher HouseWarwick Little League
Washington National OperaWashington Tennis Center Fundraiser
Waterloo Elementary School PTAWAVFC
Wells Fargo Auto FinanceWest Broward Family YMCA
West Springfield Crew Boosters Club, Inc.Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Westminster AcademyWestover Elementary PTA
White Marsh Elementary SchoolWhite Marsh Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary SchoolWilliamsport Lions Club
Wilmington Blue Rocks FoundationWilson Elementary School
Winslow Township Little LeagueWomen in Distress
Women in Federal Law EnforcementWomen in Government Relations Leader Foundation
Women Supporting WomenWomen’s Auxiliary
Women’s Traffic and Transportation ClubWoodbourne CenterWoodbourne School
Woodholme Elementary School PTAWoodmoor Elementary School
World Youth Days/Church of NativityWrightsville Elementary PTO
YMCA Healthy Kids DayYoung Onset Parkinson Conference
Youth Outreach FoundationZion Episcopal Church
Zion Lutheran Church and SchoolZonta 2007 Spring Gala
333 West Camden StreetBaltimore, MD 21201
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