activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Grants funds to youth sports organizations Local Community GrantmakingHas donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals through sports.
- Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games Baseball Event Hosting & Fan Travel ProgramsOrganizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, AZ, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026.
- Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium Baseball Event Hosting & Fan Travel ProgramsOrganizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026.
- Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium Baseball Event Hosting & Fan Travel ProgramsOrganizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026. The organization operates as the host entity for these annual events in Mesa, AZ.
- Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training events to raise funds for community causes Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsRuns a 50/50 raffle at Sloan Park during Chicago Cubs Spring Training events, distributing half the proceeds to a winning ticket holder and using the organization's share to raise millions of dollars for non-sports-related community charities since 2007.
- Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training venues Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsRuns 50/50 raffles at both Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium during Spring Training events, distributing half of the raffle proceeds to winners and using the remainder to support community causes; the program began in 2007 at Hohokam Park.
- Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training venues to raise funds for community causes Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsRuns 50/50 raffles during games at both Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium, distributing half the raffle proceeds to winning ticket holders and using the remainder to support non-sports community charities. The program began in 2007 at Hohokam Park and has raised millions of dollars over time.
- Organizes and runs the annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet Youth Swim and Track Meet OrganizationPlans and executes an annual high school swim meet held in late October at Mesa's facilities, prior to the State Swim Meet. The event includes timekeeping across eight lanes, recording results, providing participant awards (medals, trophies), branded merchandise (t-shirts, beach towels), and hosting a BBQ for participants and coaches. A diving competition was added in coordination with school coaches.
- Organizes and runs the annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet Youth Swim and Track Meet OrganizationPlans and executes an annual high school swim meet in late October prior to the State Swim Meet, including lane management, timing, recording results, and providing event staff; added a diving competition by coordinating with school coaches.
- Organizes annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet Youth Swim and Track Meet OrganizationPlans and runs an annual high school swim meet in late October prior to the State Swim Meet, including event setup, lane management, timing, and recording of results; added a diving competition by coordinating with school coaches.
- Provides financial support to youth sports organizations in the East Valley Local Community GrantmakingHas donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley through targeted investments and fundraising efforts.
- Provides financial support to youth sports organizations in the East Valley Local Community GrantmakingHas donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley, investing leadership, time, and resources to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals through sports-related funding.
- Provides participant support and meals at swim meetSupplies medals, trophies, branded beach towels, t-shirts, and a BBQ meal of hamburgers and hot dogs for swimmers, divers, and coaches during the annual swim meet.
- Provides participant support and meals at the annual swim meetSupplies medals, trophies, branded beach towels, t-shirts, and a BBQ meal with hamburgers and hot dogs to swimmers, divers, and coaches during the annual swim meet.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- 50/50 Raffle Fundraising to Support Community Organizations 50/50 raffle fundraisingRuns 50/50 raffles during Spring Training games where half the proceeds go to a winning participant and the other half are donated to local East Valley organizations, combining fan engagement with community reinvestment.
- 50/50 raffle fundraising model 50/50 raffle fundraisingConducts 50/50 raffles during spring training games where half the proceeds go to the winner and the other half is donated to East Valley community organizations, combining community participation with fundraising.
- Direct support for youth sports development youth_sports_developmentThe organization provides financial and organizational support specifically aimed at helping and serving youth sports programs in the East Valley, recognizing their importance for youth development.
- Event-Based Community Engagement Through Spring Training event-based_community_engagementLeverages Major League Baseball Spring Training events as high-visibility platforms to engage the public, strengthen community ties, and promote civic involvement through accessible sports programming.
- Event-based community engagement through professional sports event-based_community_engagementLeverages professional baseball spring training events as a platform to engage the public and strengthen community ties in the East Valley.
- Facility Management for Professional Spring Training Teams facility_managementOperates and manages dedicated baseball facilities (Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium) as official Spring Training homes for Major League Baseball teams, enabling professional training and exhibition games while serving as anchors for community and economic activity.
- Facility management for professional spring training facility_managementOperates and manages dedicated baseball facilities (Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium) as official spring training sites for Major League Baseball teams, enabling high-quality training and public exhibition games.
- Fundraising through 50/50 raffles at sporting events 50/50_raffle_fundraisingThe organization utilizes 50/50 raffles during spring training events as a primary fundraising mechanism, where half of the proceeds go to a winner and the other half are donated to support community organizations, particularly youth sports in the East Valley.
- Leveraging professional sports facilities for community benefit facility-based_community_engagementThe organization operates and manages professional sports facilities (Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium) to host spring training events, which in turn serve as platforms for community engagement, fundraising, and supporting local youth sports programs.
- Support for Youth Sports Development in the East Valley youth_sports_supportProvides financial and organizational support to youth sports programs with the goal of fostering youth development, increasing access to athletic opportunities, and strengthening local communities through sports.
- Support for youth sports development youth_sports_supportProvides financial and organizational support to youth sports programs in the East Valley, with a focus on fostering youth development through athletics.
- Volunteer-Driven Stadium Operations volunteer-driven operationsRelies on volunteer members to manage key stadium operations—including entry control, parking, ushering, sales, and raffles—at Spring Training facilities, enabling cost-effective event execution while fostering community ownership and participation.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven_operationsThe organization relies on volunteer members to manage various stadium operations, including gate and park entries, parking, ushering, program sales, and 50/50 raffles, to efficiently run events and support its mission.
- Volunteer-driven stadium operations volunteer-driven operationsRelies on volunteer members to manage key stadium operations—including entry control, parking, ushering, sales, and raffles—at spring training facilities, enabling efficient event execution and community involvement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
50/50 Raffle Program
Raffles held during Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium; half the proceeds go to the winner, half are donated to East Valley charities
HoHoKam Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament at Longbow Golf Club with proceeds benefiting the Mesa Hohokam Foundation and youth sports organizations
Mesa City Wide High School Swim and Dive Championship
Annual two-day swim and dive competition for Mesa high schools held at Kino Junior High School Aquatic Center, including medals, towels, t-shirts, and a post-event BBQ
relationships · 17
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Athletics Partner — Hosts the Athletics for Spring Training at HoHoKam Stadium.
- Boost a Foster Family Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Chicago Cubs Partner — Collaborates with the Chicago Cubs during spring training events at Sloan Park.
- Chicago Cubs Partner — Hosts the Chicago Cubs for Spring Training at Sloan Park.
- Chicago Cubs Partner — Hosts the Chicago Cubs for spring training at Sloan Park.
- Community Bridges Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Corbin’s Legacy Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- HoHoKam Stadium Partner — Hosts the 50/50 raffle program at the stadium venue.
- Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Kino Junior High School Aquatic Center Partner — Hosts the annual swim and dive meet at their aquatic center.
- Mesa Historical Museum Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Mesa Hohokam Foundation Partner — Receives all proceeds from the HoHoKam Golf Tournament to support youth sports activities.
- Oakland Athletics Partner — Hosts the Athletics' spring training games at HoHoKam Park.
- Oakwood Creative Care Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Over Flow Missions Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
- Solid Rock Teen Center Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles