On June 5, 2002, the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid announced that they had "expanded their relationship to create a long-term marketing and community partnership." Among other things, the agreement called for the Astros Field to be rechristened Minute Maid Park; the continuation of the Minute Maid Squeeze Play interactive kids' area at Minute Maid Park; and a commitment "to support youth baseball programs in the Houston area." Out of that commitment to youth came Grand Slam for Youth Baseball ("GSFYB") a community partnership between Minute Maid and Astros In Action Foundation
Grand Slam for Youth Baseball comprises the following components:
Sponsorship of the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Department's Youth Baseball Program
Grand Slam for Youth Baseball has sponsored the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Department's free youth baseball, softball and t-ball program for youth ages 4-18 since 2003. GSFYB provides all t-shirts, caps, equipment and instruction for the program. More than 5,000 Houston-area boys and girls have benefit from this program annually.
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GSFYB Scholarship Program
In 2005, the makers of Minute Maid and Astros In Action Foundation announced the Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Scholarship Program to assist greater Houston-area high school senior boys and girls with college expenses. Since the scholarship program inception, GSFYB has given more than 150 scholarships to Houston area high school seniors. More than 60 of these scholarships were first-generation recipients.
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Fund-raising opportunities for youth baseball/softball teams and leagues
Through GSFYB, Minute Maid and Astros In Action Foundation offer fund-raising opportunities to help qualified 501(c)(3) youth baseball/softball teams and leagues earn money for needed baseball/softball-related expenses. Since the program started, more than $175,000 has been donated to Houston-area teams and leagues. Qualifying teams and leagues could earn a minimum of $ 1,000 through a Minute Maid product grant.
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If you have any questions, please contact us at info@gsfyb.org |
