February 2024 ALL RISE Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

Hospice of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County, California

Bronx House, Bronx County, New York

Down Syndrome Association of Central California, Fresno County, California

[Linden, CA, February 20, 2024] 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 2024 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.

Camp Caterpillar, Hospice of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County, California is a grief program specifically designed to provide mental health services for children who have experienced the loss of someone in their life. Held twice a year in San Joaquin County, Camp Caterpillar is free for all attendees. By participating, children can learn to enjoy their lives instead of struggling with grief as they would have without this program. The camp’s name serves as a reminder that even amidst grief, there is potential for growth and transformation, much like a caterpillar’s journey toward becoming a butterfly. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will provide more children the opportunity to attend the camp and experience the many social-emotional activities planned.

Bronx House, Bronx County, New York is the first and longest-running community center in the Bronx, established in 1911. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will support the Bronx House Vacation Camp, which provides families with a safe and fun place for their children during the Spring Recess. Vacation Camp alternates between recreational and social-emotional learning opportunities with trips to cultural institutions (i.e. Metropolitan Museum of Art) and fun activities. Children will enjoy the pool and gym and playing games that promote teamwork and respect while engaging in healthy physical activity. They will also participate in a one-day community service project and explore New York City.

Improvaneer Summer Camp, Down Syndrome Association of Central California, Fresno County, California

provides programs that support, educate, and social opportunities for the whole family, individuals with Down syndrome, and the community that serves & supports them. Funds from the ALL RISE Mini-Grant will be used to host two sessions of Improvaneer Summer Camp for Fresno/Clovis area youth who have a developmental disability. The Improvaneer Method is a national program created for individuals with developmental disabilities to build social and functional skills through improv games. Skills include voice projection; eye contact; quick thinking; creative thinking; listening; teamwork; problem solving; adaption to change; focus; attention to detail; and character development.

“Each of these recipients provide programs that align with the ALL RISE mission – addressing leadership and citizenship development, health and well-being, and community involvement for youth,” said Aaron Judge. “I am proud to support them as they improve the lives of our youth by engaging with them during important stages of their lives. Continued education, support programs and outdoor activities will have lifelong, memorable benefits for the children served by each of these organizations.”

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.

The ALL RISE Foundation congratulates their Founder, Aaron Judge, as the recipient of the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award

The ALL RISE Foundation congratulates their Founder, Aaron Judge, as the recipient of the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award

The Board of Directors and committee members of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation congratulate their founder, Aaron Judge, as the recipient of the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award. The award is bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Aaron was recognized and received the award at Game 3 of the 2023 World Series on October 30, 2023.

Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings® Introduce “The Foundation” Glove Series Benefiting Underprivileged Athletes

–The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., have announced a new glove series: The Foundation. This series is now available exclusively on Rawlings.com and Amazon.com.

The Foundation series features high-quality, all leather baseball patterns designed for competitive youth players. New York Yankees Captain and American League MVP Aaron Judge, who has used a Rawlings glove throughout his entire amateur and pro career,worked alongside Rawlings as they designed The Foundation for this inaugural series.

For every glove purchased from The Foundation series, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings will donate a glove to an underprivileged youth baseball or softball player. Their aim is to make equipment more accessible to kids, regardless of income status or social barriers, and inspire youth to learn more about citizenship and community through sports.

During the planning stages Aaron Judge stated, “The ALL RISE Foundation was started by my mom and me to inspire the next generation to be great citizens. The ALL RISE mission is to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. When you buy The Foundation glove, you’ll also be giving one to a kid in the inner city to hopefully inspire them to become the next great baseball or softball player. This collaboration speaks directly to our mission.”

The first of The Foundation series will feature five different glove models: an 11.5 inch infield glove, two 12 inch utility gloves, a catcher’s mitt, and a first baseman’s mitt. The Foundation series gloves are available on Amazon via an exclusive retail collaboration, and Rawlings will also sell the gloves on their website. The ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings are also planning for future product launches to grow the series.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this initiative to grow the game, and we can’t think of anyone better to partner with than Aaron and the ALL RISE Foundation,” said Rawlings Chief Marketing Officer Mike Thompson. “His dedication to growing the game and serving his community reflects the values we hold as an organization as well.”

May 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

Leadership 101 – Fresno County, California

Baseball Enrichment Program – Bronx County, New York

[Linden, CA] Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the May 2023 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.

Bridge2College, Fresno County, California has provided leadership workshops, college tours, and scholarships for under-represented exemplary students since 2018. Their monthly leadership development workshops for high school students focus on skills essential for lifelong success, such as time management, public-speaking, organization, communication, and collaboration. This grant will contribute to leadership workshops, college tours to California and Ivy League Universities, and scholarships for Fresno high school students.

NYC Autism Charter Schools Bronx [NYCACS], Bronx County, New York was founded in 2015 to give Bronx families a chance for specialized education by addressing the unique needs of students diagnosed with severe to moderate autism spectrum disorder. NYCACS provides individualized, scientifically based educational services through small class sizes that utilizes a well-rounded functional curriculum and customized differentiated instruction. The Baseball Enrichment Program was developed to improve students’ fine motor skills, such as balance, visual-motor control, body coordination and mobility skills. This grant will allow an organization to provide twice weekly baseball training for Bronx students at the Autism Charter School.

“These organizations and their initiatives perfectly align with our mission by addressing leadership and citizenship development, health and well-being, and community involvement for youth,” said Aaron Judge. “I am proud to partner with these organizations to improve children’s reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills by building students' home libraries, give under-represented high school students the skills and resources needed to achieve their post-secondary educational goals, and provide unique and community-based learning opportunities to students diagnosed with Autism.”

All funds donated to the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program are greatly appreciated. These donations 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. To donate visit: aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org.

ALL RISE inspires children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.