In a pregame ceremony on Tuesday, September 19, the Atlanta Braves Foundation announced it has contributed more than half a million dollars in cash and in-kind donations to the local community this year, and will award 43 local non-profit organizations with grants to fund their 2017-18 initiatives. 
"We are so very proud to support local organizations throughout metro Atlanta each year," said Braves Vice Chairman John Schuerholz. "The Atlanta Braves Foundation continues to assist a wide array of programs and initiatives that will help our community continue to thrive."
The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves, and raises money throughout the year through various initiatives such as a 50/50 game day raffle, auctions, memorabilia sales, luncheons, an annual golf tournament and more. Since its inception in 1994, the Braves Foundation has contributed $7 million in financial and in-kind assistance to community organizations. Through the generous support of Braves players and staff, sponsors and fans, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth. 
For more information on the Atlanta Braves Foundation and the grant program, visit www.Braves.com/grants.
Summary of the 2017 Atlanta Braves Foundation Grants recipients and initiatives:

29. Milford Girls Softball Association - Batting cage and backstop improvements 
     
30. MUST Ministries - Feeding programs
     
31. National Society to Prevent Blindness - Star Pupils: Healthy Eyes for Healthy Futures program
     
32. Our Seeds Tomorrow - Cycling wellness program
     
33. Piedmont Park Conservancy - Piedmont Park field trip program for students
     
34. Rainbow Village - Afterschool programming for homeless youth
     
35. Ser Familia - Services for Latino youth in Cobb County
     
36. Special Olympics of Georgia - State Olympic Games
     
37. Sweetwater Mission, Inc. - Warm coats for children
38. The Center for Children & Young Adults - Transitional housing for homeless youth/young adults
39. The Giving Kitchen - Crisis grants program
40. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta - College & career initiative for high school students
41. Villages at Carver Family YMCA - Braves Baseball Academy
42. YMCA of Rome & Floyd County Georgia - Afterschool enrichment initiative
43. Youth Empowerment Through Leading, Learning & Serving - Community Leadership & Service Learning