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Mini-Grants Awarded Through Judge’s ALL RISE Foundation
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Linden High School alum Aaron Judge, a New York Yankee, former Fresno State Bulldog and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation (AJARF) recently announced a trio of 2022 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These three organizations connect with the AJARF’s mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

 

Stockton Service Corps, San Joaquin County, California

Stockton Service Corps (SSC), a program of Reinvent Stockton Foundation (RSF) believes that the entire community will benefit by empowering and uplifting individuals to serve their community through volunteerism. Through the ALL-RISE Mini-Grant they will coordinate four SSC Service Days, to empower and uplift youth to serve the community through volunteerism. More than 150 community members – ages 11 and over – volunteer for a day of service, working with community organizations such as food banks, homeless shelters, as well as cleaning playgrounds.

 

DMF Youth, Inc. Bronx County, NY

DMF Youth empowers underserved students, ages 5 through 14, through dance arts and life skill development programs that build self-confidence, social awareness, and resilience. Partnering with Title 1 schools and homeless shelters across NYC, they deliver free, accessible programs to elementary students. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant supports the Afterschool Series, serving 200 to 300 students weekly. Every DMF Youth session combines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, mentorship, and dance education to provide students with the holistic support they need to excel in life and become healthy, engaged, successful adults.

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County, California

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County provides a safe place for youth to learn and grow. Their mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow Keystone Club members, ages 14-18, to participate in programs like Career Launch, Jr. Staff Internship programs, and financial literacy classes. The Keystone Club provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service.

 

“We are pleased to provide these grants to give our youth access to resources that help them reach their full potential,” said Aaron Judge. “Our foundation strives to meet basic needs of our youth by helping them access programs that allow them to excel in life, provide opportunity to give back through volunteerism, and engage in programs and workshops to develop life skills. I am proud to partner with these organizations in their relevant and commendable work.”

The deadline for the February 2023 ALL RISE Mini-Grant applications is Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. To apply for a Mini-Grant, as well as receive more information about the Mini-Grant program go to AaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org. Funds donated to the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program go directly to children and youth programs that support ongoing citizenship and education development in three regions: San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation focuses on developing positive character traits; provides awards and incentive programs for schools and local organizations to encourage and reward academic improvement and excellence; supports children and youth experiencing difficult health and family circumstances; and fundraising events to support ALL RISE Mini-Grants and Programs. For more information on the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation visit: aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org and follow them @ALLRISEofficial for real time updates.