MAYOR MIKE'S FOUNDATION FOR KIDS
Since 2009, Go Hartford! Mayor Mike's Foundation For Kids has been paying tribute to the late mayor , Mike Peters, by continuing his commitment to youth programs in the city, particularly for disadvantaged residents of urban neighborhoods. Their goal is to have as many baseball, basketball and soccer leagues in the city as are necessary to meet the needs of Hartford's children.
Launched by Mayor Peters' son, Christopher, along with daughter Michelle, nephew Paul and niece Bethany, the foundation, and the Go Hartford! motto embrace the idea that Hartford is, and will continue to be, a thriving city. Through organized baseball, basketball and soccer programs, we reach more than 1,000 children in the city each year and teach them to become involved in the community. The hope is for community prideshared by everyone who participates in the programs we support.
Donations from the Mayor Mike's foundation, totaling approximately $10,000 a year -- go directly to league play. Our sporting leagues help children to learn and grow, and to be proud of their city -- something Mayor Mike always encouraged. Bilingual families are encouraged to attend and participate in games, and children of various cultural backgrounds are taught to work together in a friendly, cooperative environment. A small core group of volunteers numbers between 10 and 15 each year, with five serving on our board of directors and all involved in day-to-day field operations. No one in the organization draws a salary.
With a growing number of participants, teams, coaches and community volunteers, the Mayor Mike's Foundation for Kids has reached hundreds of city children by providing financial and coaching support for local baseball, basketball and soccer leagues. Baseball has been the primary focus this year, with the foundation working to finance registration fees, uniforms, umpires and equipment for players in two different leagues. Sponsorship is provided to the (unaffiliated) Mayor Mike Peters Little League and the Rago Coco League. In addition to league sponsorship, this past season the foundation sponsored six individual baseball teams at $600 apiece.
All in all, the foundation offers opportunities to more than 1,000 young athletes each year. And the good will of the foundation is catching on, with major corporations and local businesses joining in to support individual teams. The foundation hopes this support will continue to grow and that we are creating future generations of coaches and volunteers who will continue to recognize the importance of children's sports in developing a healthy community.
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