{"id":11097,"date":"2024-05-02T07:56:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T13:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbiscorporation.com\/?p=11097"},"modified":"2024-09-23T08:55:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:55:44","slug":"milwaukee-brewers-community-foundation-and-corporate-partners-team-up-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbiscorporation.com\/en-us\/news\/milwaukee-brewers-brewers-community-foundation-and-corporate-partners-team-up-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"MILWAUKEE BREWERS, BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE PARTNERS TEAM UP FOR CHARITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MILWAUKEE \u2013 <\/strong>The Milwaukee Brewers are proud to team up with corporate partners who are committed to supporting numerous nonprofit organizations, including the Club\u2019s charitable arm, Brewers Community Foundation (BCF). The 2024 season brings a variety of charitable activations seen throughout American Family Field and in the community, a series of initiatives that are part of the Brewers and BCF\u2019s \u201cBeyond the Diamond<\/em>\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associated Bank and BCF Cheer for Here Campaign <\/strong>\u2013Associated Bank and BCF are pleased to partner for a fourth year to support minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses across the state of Wisconsin. Through a joint community program, numerous Wisconsin-based small businesses will receive a $5,000 grant to support their growing business needs. The grants are provided through the Business Council and the Wisconsin Ethnic and Diverse Business Coalition. In addition to financial support, each business will receive access to tailored banking expertise from Associated Bank, including industry-leading products, services and financial education. Further, during the 2024 season, the businesses will receive visibility at American Family Field and in the community via various marketing and public relations campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwestern Mutual supports Alex\u2019s Lemonade Stand Foundation <\/strong>\u2013All season long, Northwestern Mutual will team up with the Milwaukee Brewers to help raise awareness and fight childhood cancer. Northwestern Mutual\u2019s \u201cResearch Batted In To Cure Childhood Cancer\u201d program will celebrate every RBI by the Brewers throughout the 2024 season. For every RBI, Northwestern Mutual is funding five hours of childhood cancer research through Alex\u2019s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). This will be showcased throughout the ballpark, Bally Sports and ancillary activation. On select dates, the first 150 fans who make a $20 donation at the Alex\u2019s Lemonade Stand kiosk on the Field Level concourse will receive an exclusive photo card of the special guest \u2013 a Brewers alum or other notable Wisconsin athlete \u2013 with the opportunity to have it signed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the series against the Colorado Rockies (Sept. 6-8), Northwestern Mutual and the Brewers will host Childhood Cancer Awareness Weekend and donate $1 for every ticket sold to ALSF. Fans in attendance over that weekend will be encouraged to round up their total for purchases at concessions stands and the Team Store to further support the cause. Furthermore, a Childhood Hero of the Game will be celebrated at each of these three games with a ceremonial first pitch and additional VIP experiences. Fans everywhere who are interested in supporting the cause can donate online here<\/a>. All proceeds benefit Alex\u2019s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund research to cure childhood cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ORBIS Double Plays<\/strong> \u2013 For the 10th consecutive season, ORBIS Corporation\u00ae presents the ORBIS Double Play campaign. During the 2024 regular season, ORBIS will donate $150 to Brewers Community Foundation for every double play turned by the Crew at American Family Field. Over the past nine seasons, $117,500 has been donated by ORBIS to help BCF support community members and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sargento Double Helping for Hunger<\/strong> \u2013 As a family-owned company, Sargento roots for the home team and <\/em>our local communities. With the Sargento Double Helping for Hunger campaign, Sargento will donate $200 to Hunger Task Force for every double hit by the Brewers during the 2024 season. Since the program began in 2018, Sargento has donated $247,400 to feed families in need. Sargento, the Official Cheese of the Milwaukee Brewers, is proud to turn doubles into dollars to raise awareness of the importance of fighting hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brewers Grand Slam Teacher of the Month presented by UScellular\u00ae\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Milwaukee Brewers and UScellular\u00ae team up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Wisconsin\u2019s best educators. Each month, a deserving educator is honored with the Brewers Grand Slam Teacher of the Month award, presented by UScellular\u00ae. Monthly winners will receive a Grand Slam Teacher of the Month award, be recognized on Brewers social media channels during the month they are honored, have the opportunity to be recognized on-field prior to a future Brewers home game and receive a Brewers gift pack. Fans may nominate a teacher who has had a significant impact on the lives of the children in their community by visiting\u00a0brewers.com\/Teacher<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Brewers presented by UScellular\u00ae <\/strong>\u2013 As the exclusive wireless provider for the Milwaukee Brewers, UScellular\u00ae has once again partnered with Brewers Community Foundation to bring the Little Brewers Baseball Program to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Wisconsin. Little Brewers works with 28 sites across the state to positively impact nearly 1,000 youth baseball players by teaching them fundamentals of the game. Together, BCF and UScellular\u00ae will donate $20,000 to fund Little Brewers for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UW Credit Union Here for a Cause <\/strong>\u2013 For every Brewers regular season win at American Family Field, UW Credit Union will donate $250 to Housing Resources, Inc. to help low and moderate-income families purchase, maintain and retain their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UW Credit Union Student Achievers Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 UW Credit Union continues to sponsor and support the Brewers Student Achievers Program by awarding high-achieving students with two (2) tickets to a 2024 regular season home game and certificate of recognition. More than 450 schools across 10 counties in Southeastern Wisconsin participate in the program by selecting students in grades 5-12 to be acknowledged for their outstanding academics. Schools can nominate their students by visiting\u00a0brewers.com\/Studentachievers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Energies Ks for a Cause<\/strong> \u2013 We Energies Foundation will donate $25 to Malaika Early Learning Center for every strikeout recorded by a Brewers pitcher at American Family Field this season. Donations will help establish a strong academic, social and emotional foundation in the lives of Milwaukee\u2019s economically disadvantaged children. This is We Energies Foundation\u2019s eighth year sponsoring Ks for a Cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waste Management Earth Day and Beach Clean Up Events <\/strong>\u2013Waste Management and the Milwaukee Brewers are committed to participating in two (2) community clean up events during the 2024 season. During the first event, which took place on April 20, employees of both organizations participated in the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup along the Hank Aaron State Trail outside American Family Field to restore our waterways and keep our rivers free of trash. In the summer, a beach cleanup event will take place to help keep our public beaches clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brewers Community Foundation <\/strong>\u2013In addition to the many season-long charitable programs, several Brewers corporate partners are also significant financial supporters of Brewers Community Foundation as members of the Leadership Council. This list includes American Family Insurance, Aurora Health Care\u00ae, Baker Tilly, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Johnson Controls, Lubar & Co., Molson Coors, Milwaukee Admirals, Northwestern Mutual, Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank and We Energies Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


BCF harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in the Greater Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin. For more than a decade, BCF has generated more than $55 million to support local non-profits in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs. Approximately 200 non-profit organizations receive funding annually through the Foundation\u2019s initiatives. Visit\u00a0brewers.com\/BCF<\/a>\u00a0to learn about ways you can join the team that goes to bat for those in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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