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COMMUNITY
UNDER THE HALO

Angels Baseball Foundation Kids Holiday Party
Each year, the Angels Baseball Foundation aims to
make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged
kids and families by hosting a Holiday Party for various
non-profit organizations in the Southern California area.
During the 2024 event at Angel Stadium, over 400 kids
and family members were able to walk through a winter
wonderland at the stadium, eat dinner, activities and
games to play. Attendees also enjoyed a movie night UNDER THE HALO
on the field, watching Angels In the Outfield on the
outfield grass. Children in attendance received Angels
hats, promotional items, holiday crafts, and at the end of
the night, each child received a toy from Santa, along with a pair of pajamas.
Angels AVID 8th Grade Standout Award
The Angels 8th Grade AVID Scholarship, entering its 20th year, was founded in 2006 by the Angels
Baseball Foundation in conjunction with the Orange County Department of Education and non-profit
organization Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). A total of 129 outstanding students
in Orange County have been awarded $4,000-$10,000 as a one-time lump-sum college scholarship.
Funds are held for the scholars in a trust until they graduate from high school and are accepted
into an accredited university. As part of the program, the Angels Baseball Foundation also donates
laptops annually to over 60 nominees in Orange County for their exceptional achievements.
Angels Scholars
Since its inception in 2016, the Angels Baseball
Foundation has awarded four-year scholarships
to 179 exceptional high school seniors from the
Orange County and Los Angeles area. The Angels
College Scholarship funds are applied to tuition,
room & board, textbooks, and more. Scholars
are selected based on merit, leadership, strong
academic performance, financial need, and the
desire to achieve a higher education. Funding is
awarded for a maximum of four years with the expectation that a bachelor’s degree will be obtained during
this period. The Angels Baseball Foundation takes the time to assess the individual needs of each student
once other scholarships and grants have been applied. The Foundation strives to empower students to
overcome adversity and develop skills that allow them to achieve their career and long-term goals.
Angels Youth Baseball and Softball
Angels Baseball and the Angels Baseball Foundation annually
host Angels Youth Clinics that are open to the public in the
outfield at Angel Stadium or local park facilities. These events
aim to teach the proper fundamentals of the game of baseball
and softball, as well as the enjoyment that participating in
the game can provide. These include events such as the JR42,
Clemente Clinics and Play Ball Weekend to celebrate the work
done by these baseball legends.
In addition, through a partnership with Major League Baseball
and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Angels Nike RBI
League provides a free opportunity for 7-to-10-year-olds to play baseball as they learn important life skills.
The Angels Nike RBI League concentrates on fundamentals and teamwork, while stressing the importance
of citizenship and academics off the field.
Participants are provided with catcher’s gear, bats, balls and helmets. The Angels Nike RBI League athletes
also have an opportunity to attend the Angels Nike RBI Clinic, a special baseball and softball clinic in the
outfield of Angel Stadium.

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