Yankees Tampa Foundation, INC.
The mission of the Yankees Tampa Foundation is to promote and sustain a cordial, cooperative relationship between the New York Yankees and its neighbors, and working together to enhance the life throughout the surrounding community.
The Yankees have contributed to the community through this philanthropic organization since 1995. Under the direction of the Steinbrenner family, the Foundation has raised over $4 million for athletic, recreational and educational programs for young people. Some of the organizations that receive assistance from the Foundation include the American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries, The Salvation Army, and Feeding Tampa Bay among numerous other programs.
Steinbrenner Family Annual Children’s Holiday Concerts
As the holidays roll around each year, the Steinbrenner Family and the New York Yankees begin to spread Christmas cheer. The Children’s Holiday Concert which consists of three free concerts in the Tampa Bay area entertaining over 5,000 children from third to fifth grade. At the concerts, the Florida Orchestra plays traditional holiday classics and students are introduced to ballet performances and a special guest reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Afterwards, each child receives presents distributed by the Steinbrenner Family, law enforcement officers, members of the concert cast and the Yankees players themselves. This longstanding tradition between the Steinbrenner Family, Yankees organization, Florida Orchestra and the Ballet Theater International has been happening for almost 30 years and with each event, the excitement continues to grow.
HOPE Week
HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. Held annually at Steinbrenner Field as an extension to HOPE Week in New York, this week shines a spotlight on a different individual, family or organization worthy of recognition and support. HOPE Week is designed so honorees can share their inspirational stories with Yankees players, fans and the media, while being surprised with the day of their dreams. In addition to bringing attention to the honorees’ inspirational endeavors, the Yankees make a $10,000 donation to the HOPE Week recipient’s non-profit organization.
New York Yankees Luncheon, Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay
Each Spring Training the New York Yankees host their Annual New York Yankees Luncheon benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. The event consists of a 25 minute autograph session with the current Yankees players and coaches as well as Yankees legends. Following the autograph session is a luncheon and program featuring Yankees players and youth from local Boys & Girls Clubs. Additionally, there are popular items to be auctioned off which, in prior years, include a trip to the All Star Game and Home Run Derby, box seats and airfare to a three game series in New York.
