Students given royal treatment at Citi Field Jun 26, 2009
NEW YORK -- The Mets, Citi Field Kids and the Jackie Robinson Foundation combined to host a group of approximately 200 middle school and high school students on Thursday afternoon, providing a tour of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and speakers before the game. The students, involved with United Neighborhood Houses, were given tours by Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars, who receive funding for their education and participate in leadership-development programs ... The Rotunda is the perfect place... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Miller ready to restart season vs. LA May 16, 2009
The Marlins Community Foundation presented scholarship checks for $4,200 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation in honor of two "Jackie Robinson Scholars" -- Kyle Rhoden of Plantation, Fla. and Vanessa Obas of Palm Bay, Fla. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Texas honors Jackie Foundation member Apr 16, 2009
ARLINGTON -- Gabrielle Tyler, a graduate of Baylor University, was honored by the Rangers for her work with the Jackie Robinson Foundation before Wednesday's game with the Orioles ... Tyler, who is from Lufkin, Texas, is President of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Alumni Association ... She is one of over 1,300 young men and women whose education was made possible by the Jackie Robinson Foundation's college scholarship and mentoring program. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Mets honor Robinson with Citi Field Kids Apr 16, 2009
It's with a certain gleam that Moss then recalls how the Jackie Robinson Foundation entered into his life, scooped him up and set him on a track that began with college and continues now, at age 24, in his role as a financial center manager at Citibank's Starrett City branch in Brooklyn ... "I thought it was just a check, but it became a family. And that family, I didn't realize until years later, nurtured me in so many emotional ways. And it's contributed to my success." Now, more than a decade... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
For troubled banks, stadium name deals can pay off Feb 8, 2009
Citigroup, which said it has no plans to abandon the contract, noted back in 2006 the deal will not only include naming rights, but also ATMs at the ballpark; promotional programs for fans, Citigroup clients and employees; the creation of a Jackie Robinson Foundation Museum and Education Center in Manhattan; and other ventures. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
We Hear . . . Feb 17, 2008
February 17, 2008 -- THAT Bill Cosby will host and Fantasia will perform at the Jackie Robinson Foundation gala at the Waldorf March 3, where Clive Davis and George Lucas will be honored. THAT Rosario Dawson missed her first-class flight to Las Vegas last weekend, and bought her own coach ticket so she could attend director Frank Miller's surprise party at Cat House. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Mariners help Bushnell find calling Dec 22, 2007
In addition to supporting Boys Clubs of America, MLB Charities provides support to a number of other national charitable organizations and initiatives, including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Roberto Clemente Sports City, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and youth baseball and softball organizations including USA Baseball and Little League Baseball. The Roberto Clemente Award has been presented each year since 1971 to the Major League... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
More > Nov 22, 2007
The Official Site of New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 11/21/2007 10:00 AM ET Making a difference off the field Giving back is a year-long commitment for the Yankees By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Video: Major League Baseball Charities, The Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Aid Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Oct 28, 2007
In addition to supporting Boys Clubs of America (BGCA), the Official Charity of Major League Baseball, MLB Charities provides support to a number of other national charitable initiatives, including Little League Baseball, the National Urban League and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball pays all administrative expenses for MLB Charities. (PR Newswire)
• Keeping A Life's Legacy Alive Jul 14, 2007
"I see young mothers struggling with undisciplined children," he wrote in his scholarship application to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. "I see raw talent among the youth not being challenged. I think that the problem that is confronting youth of today involves more than violence and drugs. I believe the problem lies in lack of education.". (FOX61, CT)
Unsure of Her Move to CBS... Jul 10, 2007
(AP) News anchor Katie Couric is photographed at the annual Jackie Robinson Foundation awards dinner in. NEW YORK (AP) - Katie Couric admits she sometimes wishes she hadn't made the move from NBC's "Today" to the "CBS Evening News.". (The Drudge Report)
Couric: Switch to CBS News not so great Jul 10, 2007
News anchor Katie Couric is photographed at the annual Jackie Robinson Foundation awards dinner in New York, Monday, March 5, 2007. Couric says the move to CBS would have been less appealing if she had known she'd be doing the more traditional 'CBS Evening News' broadcast that she anchors now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MLB supports charities during All-Star Week Jul 9, 2007
Some of the organizations that will receive contributions from MLB include: The Boys Clubs of America, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Boys Hope Girls Hope, National Recreation and Park Association, the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Roberto Clemente Sports City and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Giants will use proceeds from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day to support projects such as the Boys Club at Hunters Point renovation, a field renovation in the Mission District and a Jackie Robinson... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Scholarships for African Americans Jun 6, 2007
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program. To honor the legacy of the groundbreaking baseball star, this foundation offers awards of up to $7200 annually to high school seniors based on academics, financial need, and evidence of community interest and leadership potential. (Suite101.com)
Sour note struck in jazz festival promotions May 11, 2007
By Matt Breslow Staff Writer Published May 11 2007 NORWALK - Before the first note has been played, the Norwalk Jazz Festival found itself in discord with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which accused the event's producer of wrongly associating the planned music performances with the nonprofit group ... The Jackie Robinson Foundation, named for the late baseball pioneer, held An Afternoon of Jazz at Norwalk's Cranbury Park until 2001 ... In a letter to Grant this week, New York City attorney... (Stamford Advocate)
Notes: Sweeney fourth in pinch-hits May 2, 2007
Afterward, each player signed the uniform he wore, and all of them will be auctioned off on MLB.com, with proceeds benefiting the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Bonds had originally planned to wear a Robinson tribute jersey for Jackie Robinson Day in a rain-delayed game in Pittsburgh on April 15. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Pierre to host Blazer Youth Center Apr 25, 2007
He returned to the academy recently for a clinic in conjunction with RBI and the Jackie Robinson Foundation as part of the 60th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Another legacy: College for 1,200 Apr 21, 2007
The Jackie Robinson Foundation also provides networking opportunities for the young scholars it supports ... CHARLES FOX / Inquirer Staff Photographer Thanks to the Jackie Robinson Foundation , Nassar Mufdi Ruiz of Miami, with an image of Robinson projected behind him, is now a senior at Penn ... While searching online at Central High School, she found the Jackie Robinson Foundation. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Yankees unveil plaque honoring Robinson Apr 19, 2007
04/18/2007 12:30 PM ET Yankees honor Robinson with plaque Club presents $1 million to the Jackie Robinson Foundation By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com ... Before Tuesday's game, the Yankees also presented a $1 million donation to Len Coleman of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides four-year college scholarships and leadership development training to talented minority students. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Dodgers Pay Tribute to Robinson With Win Apr 17, 2007
He introduced Robinson's widow, Rachel, who spoke briefly and was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for her work with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, formed in 1973 to raise scholarship money for qualified minorities. Robinson died in October 1972 at age 53. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Jazz fest tuning up for return Apr 9, 2007
The Jackie Robinson Foundation held an Afternoon of Jazz from 1963 until 2001, first at the baseball player's North Stamford home, then at Norwalk's Cranbury Park. The popular festival attracted some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie, but ended when corporate sponsorships dried up. (Stamford Advocate)
3/07: John Leguizamo, Thalia... > Mar 7, 2007
John Leguizamo and his wife Justine attend the Jackie Robinson Foundation awards dinner in New York. 1. (New York Post -- Gossip)
His legacy is thriving Jan 31, 2007
Sharon Robinson perpetuates the work of her father through the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Major League Baseball ... Sharon is vice chair of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and director of educational programming for Major League Baseball ... The Jackie Robinson Foundation, which was established in 1973, today funds 266 young scholars in 33 states. (Boston Globe)
