Helping Mattapan's Youth: Our New Boston Project
BOSTON, Mass. (August 1, 2009) -- Mattapan, a rapidly-growing area filled with 15,000 kids, has become Boston's "forgotten" neighborhood. At The Level Field Foundation, we haven't forgotten.
Our next round of fundraising will support the completion of Walker Field at Norfolk Park. The NFL has already made a contribution to this field, which will host the Mattapan Patriots' football games, along with soccer and lacrosse matches -- but more funds are needed. Money is needed to fund the initial landscaping and irrigation of the field, along with the installation of goalposts and bleachers. We hope to fill this gap, thanks to your generosity.
Youth violence has long been a major problem in Mattapan, but the Mildred Avenue Community Center has emerged as a safe-haven amongst a bleak climate, where gangs have been replaced by games. We want to help fund this field, which is near the community center, to extend that positive change and provide further positive opportunities for some needy kids.
The Mattapan area has no high schools and no major businesses, but it houses countless churches. In short, it's an area of faith. At the foundation, we have faith that this new field will provide much-needed fun and safety for Mattapan's youth, and continue the positive trajectory of community development. We hope that you'll donate today and bring the joy of sports to Mattapan -- giving its kids something that they'll never forget.
Field of Dreams Becomes A Reality
EAST GREENBUSH, NY (May 16, 2009) -- The Level Field Foundation helped to open Jaime M. Adams Field, the new home of the East Greenbush Miracle League, and the first four-sport field specially designed for disabled athletes. We made a meaningful donation to the field, and will continue to support the Miracle League. Congratulations to Burke Adams and everyone involved for realizing an "impossible dream." Learn more about this inspiring story on The Level Field Foundation Blog.
Jaime M. Adams Field Grand Opening
APRIL 12, 2009 -- Jaime M. Adams Field, the new multi-purpose home of the East Greenbush Miracle League, will open on May 16th. Check out the latest updates on The Level Field Foundation Blog. Both founders of The Level Field Foundation will be on hand to present a donation and celebrate with the kids on their new field. Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda will also be present to sign autographs and show his support for the league.
The Level Field Foundation Officially Recognized by the IRS
The Level Field Foundation is now offically a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization, as recognized by the IRS. All donations are now tax-deductible.
BOSTON, Mass. (August 1, 2008) -- We have been officially recognized by the IRS. Please consider donation to our foundation, and helping out great causes such as the East Greenbush Miracle League. Your donations are completely tax-deductible, and our tax ID# is 26-2473944. Thanks to everyone who has assisted us in reaching this status.
The Level Field Foundation Names the East Greenbush Miracle League as First Beneficiary of Charitable Funds
Pioneering disabled sports league is building a new multi-purpose field to serve handicapped youths across Upstate BOSTON, Mass. (May 20, 2008) – The Level Field Foundation, a new non-profit organization funding the construction and renovation of athletic facilities for inner-city and disabled youths, announced today that the East Greenbush Miracle League, a multi-sport venture for special needs children, would be the first recipient of the foundation’s charitable monies.
“I was fortunate enough to volunteer with the Miracle League during high school and college, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Ryan Farnan, Executive Director of The Level Field Foundation, “The joy that the league brings to these amazing kids, and the selflessness of the volunteers involved, is an inspiration to us all.”
Burke Adams, Founder of the Miracle League, expressed gratitude for the foundation’s generosity – “We are very thankful for the support of The Level Field Foundation,” said
The Miracle League offers six different sports, and gives year-round athletic opportunities to disabled children across Upstate NY. To learn more, please visit http://www.basnsp.com/.
About The Level Field FoundationThe Level Field Foundation is a non-profit trust dedicated to building and renovating athletic facilities in inner-cities and for disabled sports leagues, so that every child has a chance to enjoy athletics in a safe and stable environment. Find out more at our website: http://www.levelfieldfoundation.org
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