who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Funding educational and career transition programs for former professional baseball players Baseball Assistance TeamgrantmakingProvides scholarship grants lasting up to one academic or program year and financial support for vocational training, including aviation education and career transition programs. Also funds access to Google Career Certificates in fields such as UX Design, Project Management, IT Support, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics, which require a 3–6 month commitment of at least 10 hours per week.
- Funding financial assistance for members of the baseball community Baseball Assistance TeamgrantmakingAwards grants to individuals in the baseball community—including former Major League and Minor League players, umpires, scouts, and front office staff—for needs such as addiction recovery treatment, medical expenses, housing, food, household necessities, funeral expenses, health insurance, prescriptions, and support during economic crises, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events. Assistance is intended as temporary support for those with no other resources.
- Operating confidential application and eligibility process for assistance Baseball Assistance Teamdirect serviceManages a two-part application process for assistance that begins with a questionnaire to determine eligibility and the type of support needed, ensuring confidential assistance to members of the Baseball Family in need.
- Providing career development tools for former professional baseball players Baseball Assistance Teamcapacity buildingOffers access to Podium X, a career development platform tailored for former professional baseball players, which includes tools such as a resume builder, cover letter creator, interview preparation resources, and a job board.
- Accepting in-kind donations of hygiene products Every Bottom Covered Incdirect serviceAccepts and manages in-kind donations of diapers, pull-ups, wipes, and diaper creams to support distribution programs for families in need.
- Addressing period poverty through provision of menstrual supplies Every Bottom Covered Incdirect serviceExpands hygiene support to include access to clean period supplies for menstruating individuals in need, distributed through the same channels as diapering supplies.
- Advocacy for families experiencing diaper need Every Bottom Covered IncadvocacyAdvocates for underserved families facing diaper need across Western New York to influence policy and increase awareness of basic hygiene insecurity.
- Distribution of hygiene supplies through community partnerships and pop-up events Every Bottom Covered Incdirect serviceDistributes diapers, wipes, baby-related items, and period supplies to families and individuals in need across Western New York via community partnerships, pop-up events, and local agencies including shelters, food pantries, daycares, and health facilities.
- Monthly distribution of diapers and wipes to low-income families Every Bottom Covered Incdirect serviceProvides up to 50 diapers or 25 pull-ups and wipes per child under three years old each month to low-income families in Western New York through regular distributions at community centers and partner agencies.
- Distribute clothing to low-income families DRESSED WITH DIGNITY INCdirect serviceDistributes clothing to poor families in America and Israel through charity organizations and schools at subsidized prices.
- Distribution of new pajamas to children in need Christmas Pajamas Incdirect serviceCollects and distributes brand-new pajamas to children in foster care, homeless and domestic violence shelters, schools, hospitals, and low-income families during the holiday season through local shelters, schools, community organizations, and direct family requests. The organization serves thousands of children annually in the Capital District and relies on donated pajamas collected via community drop-off locations, online wishlists, and direct donations.
- Cloth diaper kit program Central New York Diaper Bankdirect serviceProvides free kits of gently used cloth diapers to families in the Syracuse area of Central New York, supporting sustainable access to diapering essentials.
- Community diaper drives and collection programs Central New York Diaper Bankdirect serviceOrganizes and supports community-wide diaper drives with drop-off locations, including an accessible permanent purple bin at its Liverpool office. Provides volunteer kits with packaging materials and instructions to facilitate offsite collections.
- Corporate and sponsored volunteer engagement Central New York Diaper Bankdirect serviceOffers structured volunteer opportunities for corporate partners, often connected through sponsorships, events, or donations, to support diaper processing and other operational needs.
- Diaper distribution through partner network Central New York Diaper Bankdirect serviceDistributes disposable and cloth diapers to families in need across Central New York via a network of social service agencies, food pantries, childcare centers, hospitals, and shelters, using a food bank model. Provides approximately 50 diapers per child per month through these partners.
- Volunteer-based diaper sorting and repackaging Central New York Diaper Bankdirect serviceOrganizes volunteer sessions at its facility for counting, sorting, and repackaging donated diapers in preparation for distribution. Includes handling both disposable and gently used cloth diapers.