Assistance League of Stockton, Inc., San Joaquin County, California
ACTS Foundation, Fresno County, California
Just Write Community Project, Bronx County, New York
[Linden, CA, February 18, 2025] Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and Founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the February 2025 ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These organizations connect with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.
Assistance League of Stockton is a 52-year member/volunteer driven organization that is highly motivated to reach out to the community through their philanthropic programs. Providing new clothing for underprivileged and unhoused children within the county, last year they served 856 children in 101 schools. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow Assistance League to broaden their program to provide for more children. Through this program, each child receives a pair of jeans; hoodie sweatshirt; t-shirts; underwear and socks. In addition, children receive a packet of personal hygiene items, a packet of school supplies and gift cards. These essentials help fill a tremendous need for the children of our community.
ACTS Foundation, Fresno County, California provides food, housing and education to underserved individuals in the Central Valley. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will support the expansion of the mentorship program to accommodate the growing number of youths participating in their programs. These mentors work closely with six-eight youth each, providing individualized support and guidance during classes that include educational workshops and activities aimed at enhancing academic skills and knowledge. These workshops cover study skills, time management, homework help and career exploration, giving students the necessary tools and resources to excel.
Just Write Community Project, Bronx County, New York uses the power of writing to uplift youth, community members and families. Their program, Write Now! is designed to train young creatives to be authors. Students participate in writing workshops and team building activities where they learn about community, expression, strengthen their writing skills and expand their vocabulary. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow youth and mentors to convene for teambuilding and writing workshops, and purchase games, creative supplies and writing materials to make the sessions more interactive and engaging.
“The ALL RISE Mini-Grants continue to provide activities that encourage confidence, teamwork and decision-making tools that align with the ALL RISE Mission. I am pleased that these organizations are focused on growing the individual students, while providing life skills and opportunities for them to continue to grow in the classroom and the community,” says Aaron Judge, Founder of ALL RISE Foundation.
All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, that support ongoing citizenship and education development.