PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and University of Phoenix will kick off the second annual “D-backs Give Back To Education Week” tomorrow in support of local education with a week of community programs to enhance education and raise awareness of the organization’s initiatives. This year’s event has expanded 2 more days and will impact nearly 1,000 students and 150 teachers. The Foundation, since its inception in 1997, has supported education with donations totaling $12 million among the Foundation’s fast-approaching $75 million in charitable contributions to the Arizona community.

D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall

“We are excited to team up with University of Phoenix for the second straight year on this program that focuses our attention and resources on deserving students and teachers in Arizona. I am grateful to John Woods and UOP for partnering to help us build and grow this week-long celebration of education and community impact both now and for years to come. Education is a staple of our Foundation’s areas of service, and we take very seriously the opportunity to positively support these young minds and the leaders in the classroom.”

University of Phoenix Provost John Woods

“The University of Phoenix is proud to team up with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. We have been great partners for many years. We partner on a number of things year-round but Education Week is one of my favorites. It gives volunteers from each of our organizations an opportunity to give back to our teachers, and to show them how much they are appreciated. The Diamondbacks value education as much as we do at the University of Phoenix, and over the length over our partnership we’ve shown time and again. To date, through our partnership with the team, we have provided over $1 million in grants for teachers and delivered many other great programs together.”

Day 1 – July 30

AASK School Supply Donation in partnership with Breyer Law Group

Approximately 30 children in the foster care system, from Aid to Adoption of Special Kids, will get ready to go back to school with a backpack filled with school supplies and have the opportunity to attend Friday’s game.

Day 2 – July 31

Backpacks & More Project supported by JPMorgan Chase and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation

Approximately 750 students from financially vulnerable families from the Avondale, Tolleson, Goodyear and Litchfield Park areas will attend this drive-thru event to receive a D-backs branded backpack, school supplies, clothing, food boxes and more to ensure the students are fully prepared for a successful school year.

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Day 3 – Aug. 1**

Back to School Backpack & School Supply Drive at Pilgrim Rest

D-backs’ 2021 Draft Picks will be in attendance in support of approximately 100 Phoenix-area students, who will receive backpacks, notebooks, highlighters, colored pencils, insulated water bottles, masks, hand sanitizer, glue, and D-backs sweatshirts.

Day 3 – Aug. 1

Chase Your Dreams Recognition

The Hayden High School baseball and softball teams will be honored for their participation in the D-backs’ Chase Your Dreams program as both teams received approximately $5,000 in equipment for the 2021 season in partnership with JPMorgan Chase.

Day 3 – Aug. 1

D-backs Science of Baseball presented by Chase & Insight STEM Kit Distribution

Kids may visit the Resolution Copper STEM Dugout on the upper concourse at Chase Field to receive a D-backs Science of Baseball STEM Kit with supplies for fun STEM activities. The D-backs Science of Baseball STEM Curriculum is free for families to access online at dbacks.com/stem.

Day 4 – Aug. 2

D-backs School Challenge presented by University of Phoenix

In celebration of 10 years of the D-backs School Challenge, which helps meet the growing need for charitable investment in Arizona’s schools and classrooms and has awarded $1,165,843 in funding through 243 grants since 2012, teachers and administrators are invited to “make their best pitch” for up to $5,000 to fund Education Programs, Innovation and Technology, Nutrition and Fitness and School & Campus Improvements. Applications may be submitted from Aug. 2-Sept. 30 at dbacks.com/schoolchallenge.

Day 5 – Aug. 3

Teach for America Supply Donation

D-backs and University of Phoenix volunteers will support Teach for America by packing and donating 125 teacher supply kits, containing needed classroom supplies like paper, pens and markers as well as hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and tissues. University of Phoenix Provost Dr. John Woods will honor some of these teachers during a special pre-game recognition on Aug. 3.

Day 6 – Aug. 4

Assistance League of Phoenix visit to Loyola Academy

The “D-backs Delivering Dreams Bus” will visit Loyola Academy to provide students with uniforms and shoes for the school year.

Day 7 – Aug. 5

Be Kind People Project supported by Arizona Complete Health

This program spreads a message of anti-bullying and friendship using a positive approach to behavior and character education through assemblies at Boys & Girls Clubs as well as schools around the Valley. The D-backs will honor the partnership with a pre-game recognition to celebrate the program’s success.