The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is teaming up with Glu Mobile Inc., developer and publisher of the popular mobile game MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020, to make an impact in local communities.
Glu Mobile Inc. has committed to donating $25,000 to the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Mini-Grant Program to support activities and programs for children and youth that align with their mission. Community-based organizations, public and private agencies, and faith-based organizations doing work in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, are eligible to apply to receive financial mini-grants beginning December 1, 2020. To apply for a mini-grant visit aaronjudgeallrisefoundation.org. The deadline is January 15, 2021.
“The mission of ALL RISE is to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities,” said Aaron Judge, New York Yankees outfielder and Founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. “We’re thankful to Glu Mobile Inc. for helping support local communities to make a real difference for the kids who need it the most.”
“It’s been an honor to work with Aaron and learn about the impact of the ALL RISE Foundation,” said Jerome Collin, Vice President of Glu Sports. “Especially during 2020 when many of our usual activities have been interrupted, I’m proud we are able to create new opportunities for kids to learn, grow and connect with their communities.”
With over 45 million franchise downloads and counting, MLB Tap Sports Baseball delivers a social-competitive experience allowing players to strategically manage their very own baseball teams. Marks, logos and players from all 30 MLB teams and ballparks offer an authentic gameplay experience while seamless turn-based mechanics and one-touch controls allow for quick session lengths anytime, anywhere. MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020 features the likeness of Aaron Judge as the game’s cover athlete, enhancing the authenticity and experience for players.
Glu Mobile Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of mobile games. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with additional locations in Foster City, Toronto and Hyderabad. With a history spanning over a decade, Glu’s culture is rooted in taking smart risks and fostering creativity to deliver world-class interactive experiences for our players. Glu’s diverse portfolio features top-grossing and award-winning original and licensed IP titles including, Covet Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design Home, Diner DASH Adventures, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and MLB Tap Sports Baseball available worldwide on various platforms including the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit www.glu.com or follow Glu on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.