Homers for Hank

Together with Truist

The Henry Louis Aaron Fund is committed to investing in HBCU baseball and softball programs around Braves Country through Homers for Hank together with Truist.

This program aims to honor Hank Aaron’s passion for education and encourage a diverse pipeline on and off the field through equipment donations and field improvements for HBCU programs. The Atlanta Braves and Truist are continuing the legacy of Mr. Aaron by making our region a better, more equitable place to live, learn and play.

Homers for Hank together with Truist has invested a total of more than $1 million into the following programs:

Alabama A&M

  • HD camera system for analysis and streaming

Albany State University

  • arena-style batting cages,
  • field improvements,
  • new uniforms
  • new equipment

Benedict College

  • field maintenance equipment
  • backstop padding
  • storage building
  • field tarps
  • batting cage

Claflin University

  • pitching machine
  • new equipment

Clark Atlanta University

  • Covered Batting Cages
  • Hack Attack Machine
  • Baseballs
  • Equipment bag
  • Softballs
  • Field Cover
  • Warmups
  • Uniforms

Jackson State University

  • turf home plate halo
  • HitTrax Technology

Savannah State University

  • Uniforms

South Carolina State University

  • pitching machine
  • new equipment

Tougaloo College

  • Field improvements
  • Game equipment
  • Field maintenance equipment
  • Storage building
  • Batting cage netting

Tuskegee University

  • Field Tarp
  • Infield - Grooming Gator
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