Through generous donations and support from our strategic and community partners—from family foundations and individual giving to program sponsorships—we’ve been able to connect thousands of kids in Chicago to sports and educational tools, resources and opportunities. These experiences enable young people to envision a higher education path and work toward having a bright and successful future.

Partnerships that Fuel our Mission

The University of Illinois, Chicago

The University of Illinois, Chicago is the city’s largest university, serving  more than 30,000 students. Its downtown location provides “the best view in college baseball” from Curtis Granderson Stadium, where the UIC Flames baseball team competes in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference. The state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor athletic training facilities provide Chicago youth with year round access to camps and clinics designed to give them top-notch baseball and softball coaching, mentoring and life skills programming.