Cubs Charities Awards more than $860,000 to 2016 Diamond Project Grantees … Signature program helps to grow youth baseball and softball across 14 Chicago neighborhoods Cubs Charities has awarded more than $860,000 to 14 Diamond Project grantees this year to help improve youth baseball and softball fields across Chicago’s neighborhoods. Since 2014, Cubs Charities’ Diamond Project has awarded nearly $1.8 million in grants to support 28 youth leagues and 32 capital improvement projects across … [Read more...]
Cubs Charities to Benefit when Cubs Hit Wintrust or Nuveen Signs at Wrigley Field
Cubs Charites to Score If Cubs Batters Hit Wintrust or Nuveen Signs at Wrigley Field Nuveen donates $10,000 for David Ross’ 100th career home run off its new sign – Next Cubs home run could result in $1 million donation by Wintrust Chicago Cubs Legacy Partners Nuveen and Wintrust are providing one more reason to watch where Cubs home runs travel this season, as each partner has committed to a sizeable donation – up to $1 million – to Cubs Charities if a batted baseball strikes their sign … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Anthony Rizzo’s Put Up the Numbers During On-Base Streak and Other Cubs News
Monday’s game with the Padres was rained out and will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday. Jon Lester will still get the ball in the opener of the three-game series with the Friars that now begins Tuesday night. Anthony Rizzo’s numbers earlier in the season did not paint an actual picture of how well he was performing at the plate. Anthony Rizzo hit into a lot of bad luck and those that only read box scores thought he was struggling offensively. Rizzo has put together … [Read more...]
Sixth Annual Bricks and Ivy Ball Raises Record $1.65 Million for Cubs Charities
Sixth annual Bricks and Ivy Ball raises record $1.65 million for Cubs Charities On Thursday night, guests gathered at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom to show their support for Cubs Charities at the sixth annual Bricks and Ivy Ball. The event raised more than $1.65 million, a fundraising record since the inception of the event, to support Cubs Charities’ programs. The sold-out benefit featured 2016 Chicago Cubs players, owners, alumni and executives who mingled with the more than 800 guests in … [Read more...]
Cubs Charities Launch 2016 Let’s Give Community Campaign
Cubs Charities Launch 2016 “Let’s Give” Community Campaign Cubs Charities Events, Player Fundraisers and Community Service Projects to Improve the Lives of Children and Families Cubs Charities will continue the “Let’s Give” community initiative this season in conjunction with the organization’s 2016 marketing campaign, “Let’s Go.” This yearlong charitable campaign will include Cubs Charities events, player fundraisers and programs benefiting the Chicago community. These charitable efforts … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: It’s Win and In for the Chicago Cubs
The Cubs spent the last day off of the regular season Thursday and received a much-needed breather before the final 10 games of the year. The Cubs can clinch a spot in the tournament Friday afternoon with a win over the Pirates. The Padres walked off the Giants on Thursday night and the 5-4 victory reduced the Cubs magic number to one. The Pirates and Cardinals have already punched their tickets to October. The Cubs could be the third NL Central team in the post-season as soon as Friday … [Read more...]
Cubs Kick Off Read Around the Bases Summer Reading Program
Cubs Players Supplied Books and Launched Summer Reading Program with Chicago Elementary Students The Cubs completed the Read Around the Bases kickoff this week with stops at Greeley Elementary School, Casals School of Excellence and Jacob Beidler Elementary School. Cubs’ players Justin Grimm, Kyle Hendricks and Mike Baxter officially launched the summer reading program by hosting reading and Q-and-A sessions along with distributing books to second grade students. The inaugural summer reading … [Read more...]
Cubs Set to Open Left and Center Field Bleachers, Cubs Charities to Pink Out the Bleachers
Wrigley Field’s Budweiser Bleachers to Open as the Cubs Host the New York Mets (May 11-14) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (May 15-17) … Cubs Charities and Advocate Healthcare to “Pink Out” the Budweiser Bleachers May 11 on the first home game after Mother’s Day The Cubs return home to host the New York Mets (May 11-14) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (May 15-17), while many Cubs fans will make their return to the Budweiser Bleachers for the first time during the 2015 season. The bleachers in left and … [Read more...]
Cubs Care Grants More Than $1 Million to Chicago Area Nonprofits
Cubs and McCormick Foundation Celebrate 25 Years of Giving The Cubs teamed up with the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and announce Wednesday more than $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations serving those in need in the Chicago area. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cubs Care, a McCormick Foundation Fund, through which more than $20 million has been donated to Chicago nonprofit organizations since its inception. The luncheon marks the 11th consecutive year more than $1 million … [Read more...]
Cubs Charities Announces 2015 Diamond Project
Diamond Project initiative aims to expand opportunities for children to play baseball in underserved neighborhoods. Cubs Charities announced Monday the launch of the 2015 Cubs Charities Diamond Project. In 2014, Cubs Charities introduced the Diamond Project and awarded more than $330,000 to seven projects across Chicago to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of local baseball fields or indoor training facilities. The Diamond Project expands opportunities for children to play … [Read more...]