OAKLAND, Calif. — To celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to creating change, the A’s today made a donation to 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. to support its Young Black Scholars program. This week, the A’s will also host a front office food drive and provide volunteer and educational resources for its staff members.
100 Black Men of the Bay Area has four primary objectives: to serve as role models and mentors for our youth; to provide scholarship assistance for our youth; to promote economic development in our community; and to promote health, wellness, and non-violence. The A’s donation will support the organization’s Young Black Scholars program, which has awarded more than $1.9 million to more than 800 Bay Area students since it was established in 1992. To learn more about 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, visit 100blackmenba.org.
The A’s are also encouraging front office staff members to participate in a week-long food drive benefiting the Alameda County Community Food Bank, which distributes millions of healthy meals each year. The A’s have provided a list of volunteer opportunities and educational resources to its staff members for MLK Day.
To learn more about the A’s work in the community, visit athletics.com/community.