The Cincinnati Reds are committed to utilizing our platform to spotlight resources that help our communities. Each month we will highlight a cause or topic and partners working to benefit our community in that area.
UNITY
The Cincinnati Reds are committed to promoting positive initiatives in our community and for fans throughout Reds Country. Below you will have the opportunity to hear from voices within the Reds organization, find out what initiatives we conduct to promote positive change and inclusiveness, learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in your community and much more.
Letās unite so that we can raise awareness and education and change our society together.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Hunter Greene Named Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Finalist
Each year, all MLB teams nominate a player for the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternityās Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. The award honors a player who best exemplifies the spirit and character of Gehrig, both on and off the field. The award was created to acknowledge an individual playerās outstanding commitment to both his community and philanthropy.
For the second straight year, the Reds nominated Hunter Greene, recently named a finalist for his efforts in 2023. Hunterās philanthropic journey began in his formative years, ignited by a passion for community service that manifested when he was just six years old. With a promise to his family and himself to extend aid to those in need once he had a platform, Hunterās dedication to uplifting others remained steadfast throughout his lifeās journey. This early vow served as a guiding principle, propelling him forward with a sense of purpose and responsibility.
Reds First MLB Team to Join King Family for Realizing the Dream Initiative
The Cincinnati Reds welcomed Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King to Great American Ball Park for the official announcement of the Redsā participation in the King familyās recently announced Realizing the Dream initiative.
āWe are honored to be here with the Reds organization and in Cincinnati to help create the climate in our nation and world and ultimately realize the dream that my father envisioned ā a nation where freedom, justice and equality is real for all humankind,ā King III said.
Reds Community Fund celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The Reds Community Fund punctuated its annual RCF Scholars High School Season Sendoff by celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD).
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Reds Community Fund (RCF) is focused on developing student-athletes into Major League Citizens, which is the objective of its newest program, RCF Scholars.
The P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy is a state-of-the-art facility that supports thousands of kids and coaches in the Greater Cincinnati area. The academy serves as the home for the Cincinnati RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) program, along with year-round baseball and softball clinics and activities for players and educational sessions for coaches. In addition to on-field instruction, academy programs also provide academic tutoring, mentoring and life-building opportunities for the young people who need it most.
The Reds are proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the ballpark. Our Community Nights are one of the ways we like to honor our city's rich culture and heritage.
Launched in 2022, āMurals With A Missionā powered by PNC Bank is an initiative that aims to create a mural at high school campuses across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that elevates positive social messages relevant to each schoolās student body. Local artist Brent Billingsley works with student organizations to develop the message and artwork. Click below to learn more about this special program.
MLB INITIATIVES
The Cincinnati Reds partner with Major League Baseball on a number of programs and initiatives throughout each season that promotes diversity and inclusion.
2024 MLB CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- April 15 ā Jackie Robinson Day
- May ā Mental Health Awareness
- May 12 ā Motherās Day
- May 17-19 ā Armed Forces Weekend (Military Appreciation)
- May 27 ā Memorial Day
- June 2 ā Lou Gehrig Day (4th Anniversary)
- June 14-16 ā PLAY BALL Weekend
- June 16 ā Fatherās Day
- September 1 ā Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
- September 11 ā September 11th Remembrance
- September 15 ā Roberto Clemente Day
- October 17 ā Spirit Day
SOCIAL JUSTICE
The Cincinnati Reds are committed to turning words into action as we all look for ways to promote equality and social justice in our society. We can all come together to drive positive change and make a difference in our communities.
KEEP THE DISCUSSION GOING
While we strive to be a leader in making positive change, we also understand that we do not have all of the answers. Please let us know any feedback you have or suggestions for what we can do better as we look ahead to make a difference.
We also encourage you to keep the conversation going however you can. Get involved by discussing your thoughts and opinions with others on social media. Plan events in your community to bring people of all backgrounds together. Itās only through education, sharing and understanding that we can create true, lasting change.