Key Community Partnerships
The Minnesota Twins support more than 2,500 non-profits each year with grants, in-kind donations, pregame ceremonies, player appearances, game tickets, as well as many more varied ways. We believe that our commitment to our community is paramount to our success as an organization. However, in addition to the wide-spread support we give each year, we would like to focus more of our support towards four organizations within four, distinct categories.
The Minnesota Twins Key Community Partners will be four, non-profit organizations that do work in the following areas/fields: Education; Sports for persons with disabilities; Inner-city youth; and the Downtown-East Neighborhood. The partners will receive a large amount of support from the ball club in the following ways:
1. Fundraising Support - We will work with each organization to utilize Twins' games, hospitality areas, and promotion to assist with fundraising for these organizations
2. Awareness - We will utilize Twins' pregame ceremonies, television and radio partners, web, and other media to create awareness for the organization and their relationship with the Twins
3. Fan Education - We will utilize in-stadium promotional means to educate fans on each organization and how fans may get more involved with these groups.
4. Player Involvement
5. Volunteerism - We will attempt to organize at least one volunteer opportunity for front office staff for each organization
The following are the Key Community Partners:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twins Cities
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) represent more than seventy-five years of service to youth. The Clubs provide activities and support to more than 14,000 young people, ages 6-18. With seven inner-city locations, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is one of only a few local organizations dedicated specifically to youth development. "The Positive Place for Kids" offers programs in Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, as well as Sports, Fitness, and Recreation. BGCTC has also been recognized for outstanding impact in the area of gang prevention and reintegration.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, contact BGCTC at 651-999-0600.
People Serving People
People Serving People (PSP) is one of the largest providers of temporary emergency housing in Minnesota. People Serving People is able to serve up to 300 guests per night; over half of those guests staying with PSP are children under the age of 12. What distinguishes People Serving People from others is its broad range of programs and services designed to address barriers to housing and employment, as well as address the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of children and families in our community. By offering these services PSP is committed to helping families become self-sufficient.
A.C.E.S. - Athletes Committed to Educating Students
A.C.E.S. is a unique after-school tutoring/mentoring program for inner-city youth. Partnering with Minnesota's professional sports teams and using a sports-themed curriculum, A.C.E.S. provides learning opportunities that are both fun and interactive with the ultimate goal of improving our students' academic skills. Through long-term participation and contact with adult role models at each stage of the program, A.C.E.S. students reach their academic potential, develop social skills to interact with their peers as well as adults, and graduate from high school with the option to enroll in a post-secondary program.
Courage Center
Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center for people with disabilities, brain injuries, speech or vision impairments, and hearing loss. Since 1928, Courage Center has offered comprehensive rehabilitation, camping and sports and recreation services to people of all ages. Our services are designed to empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential in every aspect of life.
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