Marlins & J.P. Morgan partner to launch good student programs

MIAMI -- The Miami Marlins are partnering with J.P. Morgan to launch new programs aimed at recognizing and celebrating students and young leaders in the South Florida community. The new partnership provides rewards and scholarship grants to South Florida youth, and features the return of the PassSport Ticket program. 
 
"As we have said from day one, we are committed to the South Florida community and growing the game of baseball with the area's youth," said Marlins CEO Derek Jeter. "We have found a great partner in J.P. Morgan Private Bank to help recognize our future leaders for their commitment to excellence and admirable accomplishments." 
 
"We share the same passion and commitment as the Miami Marlins to giving back to our community here in South Florida," said Simon Levine, head of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Florida. "We are excited about our new partnership that will encourage students to strive for excellence in school and set examples for others in their neighborhood."   
 
The following is an overview of the Marlins and J.P. Morgan Baseball for Kids programs: 
 
Good Student Program
-- Recognizes students with extraordinary achievements in school, in terms of attendance and/or grades, in the Miami-Dade and Broward County public school systems.  
-- Qualifying students will receive two complimentary ticket vouchers to use at select Marlins games. 
 
Leaders of Tomorrow Program
-- Celebrates and recognizes young adults and student leaders for their outstanding philanthropic efforts. 
-- Selected leaders will each receive a scholarship grant, totaling $30,000, and will be honored at a Marlins game. 
 
PassSport Ticket Program
-- Returning for 2018, this program is established in partnership with Major League Baseball Commissioner's Community Initiative, and provides complimentary tickets to underserved youthfocused organizations to attend select Marlins games.  
 
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About J.P. Morgan Private Bank
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services to corporations, governments, for-profit and not-forprofit institutions and wealthy individuals. With six offices in Florida, the Private Bank at J.P. Morgan delivers customized wealth management advice and solutions to wealthy individuals and their families, leveraging its broad capabilities in investing, family office management, philanthropy, credit, fiduciary services and special advisory services to help its clients advance toward their own particular goals. For more than 150 years, the Private Bank's comprehensive and integrated product offering, commitment to innovation and integrity, and focus on placing the interests of its clients first and foremost have made J.P. Morgan an advisor of choice to people of significant wealth around the world. 
 
About JPMorgan Chase in South Florida
JPMorgan Chase has more than 2,400 employees working in South Florida across all of its lines of business. The firm serves consumers and businesses through 186 local Chase branches and more than 700 ATMs. Last year, the firm contributed more than $3.3 million to nonprofit organizations in South Florida.