Acts of Service

Many players and coaches within the Angels organization have stepped up to support their local communities, such as:

• Jaime Barria – Barria took the time to deliver food to those in need in Panama City, Panama.
• Jack Kruger – the minor-league catcher created a website (ballerbuilder.com) to help high school baseball and softball players navigate the recruiting process.
• Joe Maddon – Maddon, with the help of Albert Pujols, created a video message to help curb the spread of coronavirus in his hometown of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The safety protocols were recorded in both English and Spanish in order to overcome the local language barrier.
• Shohei Ohtani – the two-way player donated an autographed bat to the Japan Mask Project. All proceeds raised from the auction have been given to the cause, which focuses on providing masks to healthcare workers in Japan.
• Albert Pujols – Pujols, along with the Pujols Family Foundation and other prominent MLB players, created a video to raise awareness about the Down Syndrome community’s higher risk of contracting respiratory complications from COVID-19.
• Julio Teheran – Teheran’s foundation, Teheran Fundacion, donated 500 care packages throughout various neighborhoods in Colombia.
• Mike Trout – the reigning American League MVP sent food to other MVPs: the doctors, nurses, and first responders of a medical center in his hometown. Trout also treated a New Jersey supermarket's staff to a meal and took the time to virtually thank the officers of the Anaheim Police Department for their service.

The Angels and Angels Baseball Foundation have joined a variety of partners in supporting our Official Healthcare Sponsor, MemorialCare, at their local healthcare facilities including Orange County and Long Beach hospitals. Our generous partners have also provided food for the frontline heroes at the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire & Rescue. We would like to thank all who have lent assistance during this time, including:

• Chick-fil-A
• Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
• Flame Broiler
• Jersey Mike’s
• Melissa’s Produce
• Oggi’s Pizza
• Yogurtland

The Angels are proud to partner with diverse brands and organizations who share our value of service. Learn more about the efforts our sponsors are making amidst COVID-19.

• Alzheimer’s Orange County is working alongside the TongueOut Foundation to gather food/N95 face masks donations for healthcare and senior care providers that require accelerated protection. They are also organizing volunteers in collaboration with Saddleback Church Peace Ministries and TongueOut Foundation to deliver grocery kits to older adults. In addition to these efforts, Alzheimer’s OC has secured over 35,000 face masks, delivered nearly 2,000 frozen meals to seniors, and worked alongside A Community of Friends to provide housing and grocery kits to 122 at-risk seniors. They have also supplied over 10,000 gloves, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer to Meals on Wheels programs countywide.
• Anheuser Busch has teamed up with The American Red Cross for a $5 million donation and are arranging for satellite blood donation centers and airtime to relief efforts. To learn more, click here.
• Diageo has pledged more than eight million bottles of sanitizer with the goal of overcoming shortages to protect frontline healthcare workers.
• Fanatics has created the “ALL IN Challenge,” consisting of an online auction of once-in-a-lifetime items and experiences with 100% of the proceeds being raised for charity. The charity funding will support those in need – kids, elderly and frontline heroes. Fanatics has also made the switch from jersey production to production of masks, which will be donated to health care professionals, including a small batch for MemorialCare.
• House of Blues – Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation – contributing an initial $5 million donation to the fund, then matching the next $5 million given by artists, fans and employees, dollar for dollar.
• Konica Minolta has evolved their existing virtual events series, "We've Got You All Covered," which was developed primarily as a pandemic response and remote work enablement series, into a new program for business planning and returning to work in a post COVID-19 world. The new series, "Post Pandemic Planning - Adapting to the Next Normal," helps businesses plan for reopening and offers solutions for what the "next normal" looks like for businesses moving into the future. Click here for the series schedule.
• LLS – Thanks to the generosity of LLS partners, eligible blood cancer patients will receive an individual one-time $250 stipend per patient to help with non-medical expenses, such as food, housing, utilities, transportation and other needs as part of the COVID-19 Patient Financial Aid Program. Patients do not need to have a COVID-19 diagnosis and there are no income criteria to qualify. To learn more about the program, click here.
• Melissa’s Produce has partnered with nonprofits to provide 60,000 meals to members of our communities who have been directly or indirectly affected by Coronavirus. They have also donated 25,000 pounds of fresh produce to disaster relief efforts. Financial and product donations have been made to several nonprofit organizations to help during these difficult times.
• MemorialCare has been providing critical medical help to Southern California residents during this crisis. The Angels and MemorialCare have partnered for weekly food deliveries to frontline workers at their hospitals. For more information, please go to memorialcare.org/angels.
• Modelo Brand Family Donated $1 million Towards COVID-19 Relief Efforts. The Modelo Brand Family, alongside Constellation Brands, has also contributed $500,000 to the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild and $500,000 to support the First Responders First initiative. Overall, the company has committed more than $2.5 million towards relief efforts.
• MolsonCoors has donated $1 million to the US Bartenders’ Guild and are encouraging the public to match with their #VirtualTipJar. Locally, they have donated 2 truckloads of food and supplies to food banks using their brand wrapped semi-trucks.
• Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized for supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Responder Program with an annual pledge of $250,000. For more than 25 years, OD has supported the United Way through its annual campaign. These donations help support United Way's partner agencies that address a variety of social issues and needs in the area.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance is reaching out to members on Facebook to nominate shelters in need. Two shelters are highlighted each week to the 1 million+ fans on their page. Check out the highlighted shelters here.
• Robertson’s Ready Mix employees have dedicated their time and resources to delivering food and supplies to the most vulnerable in our community. Please watch the video here to find out more and how you can help.
• SoCalGas is helping local nonprofits that support the region’s workforce, feed the hungry, and provide bill assistance to customers. SoCalGas has donated $1 million to support organizations that serve communities experiencing hardship due to Coronavirus.
• State Farm is returning $2 billion dividend to mutual auto insurance customers. On average, most customers will see a 25% policy credit. To learn more, click here.
• Timeless Skin Care is delivering their on-the-go Hydrating Sprays to hospital employees to help heal and re-hydrate their skin after wearing masks for extended periods of time. Click here for more information.
• Yogurtland is donating free yogurt to all local hospitals, including MemorialCare.