Philanthropy

UR TEAM IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING EQUITABLE SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF DIVERSITY THROUGHOUT BASEBALL. By dedicating ourselves to this cause, players are committing our personal time and energy to build a stronger and more successful game for the future.

Our mission is to act collectively, boldly, and strategically as a unified force for all children. We eliminate the root causes of the prison pipeline, save our children from death and incarceration and guide them on a secure path to success.

We can live in a world where the police don't kill people by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.

Luke 14:12 is a non-profit soup kitchen providing free meals to the hungry, homeless, and working poor of Nashville. Our mission is to address the nutritional needs of those who are inadequately fed, by serving lunch at noon every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Each year Luke 14:12 provides over 37,000 meals to hungry individuals. We invite all who are hungry to be guests at our table!

Book’em's mission is to create a more literate Nashville and ignite children’s passion for reading through book ownership and enthusiastic volunteers.

For over 30 years, we have stood by our unwavering belief that food is a basic human right. We distribute millions of healthy meals every year, and are on the forefront of new approaches to ending hunger and poverty. We’re committed to creating a healthy, prosperous and just community. We invite you to read our Equity & Inclusion Statement.

To inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Players for the Planet was founded by Major League Baseball player Chris Dickerson with the goal of uniting professional athletes to create positive change for our environment. As an organization, PFTP works to connect professional athletes, sports teams, and organizations with actionable opportunities to serve and protect our natural world and the environment. It is our ultimate goal to support the professional sports industry in becoming a leading example of ecologically conscious, environmentally responsible, and sustainable practices worldwide.

We want to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world.

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