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Mission Statement
The mission of the Remembering When Foundation is to honor the past for the achievements of today by connecting generations through academics and athletics.

Primary Objective & Goal
To provide elementary, middle and high school students with athletic training and academic instruction with the goal of improving student literacy. Students attend clinics, extended camps and other events sponsored through the Foundation at no cost. The Remembering When Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation committed to serving all humankind especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, cultures and low-income communities.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support of our youth programs.
 

Programs & Activities

Baseball Clinics
Free youth baseball clinics are sponsored by Foundation throughout the year.  Former players from Major League Baseball spend the day sharing their skills and techniques in hitting, pitching, catching and base running with over two hundred elementary, middle school and high school athletes. Veteran players from the Negro Leagues are on hand to share the zeal of the new generation of baseball enthusiasts. Baseball trivia, history of the game, lunch, free prizes and gifts, certificates of completion and acknowledgements are integrated into the six-hour day.

Baseball Workshops
Free youth baseball workshops are held throughout the year at participating elementary and secondary schools and span two to three days per week. The Foundation works in conjunction with the baseball coaches to create a plan of action to best support their teams. Former players from both the Negro Baseball Leagues and Major League Baseball spend the day sharing their skills and techniques in hitting, pitching, catching and base running. Academic tutoring, baseball trivia, history of the game and certificates of completion are integrated into the days of training.  In the summer of 2008, The Remembering When Foundation and The Los Angeles Urban League are teaming up to train & educate members of the Crenshaw High School baseball community.

The Game of the Century
The Game of the Century is a full 9-inning baseball game played by former African American and Latino Major League Baseball players and Hall of Famers who honor the Old Negro League players, some of whom will be present at the celebration. The Black Baseball Players Association hosts the Game of the Century at a nationally recognized stadium and the event is more than just a baseball game. It is the culmination of weekly activities that include community outreach, in-school programs, free baseball clinics and other events that will assist in educating our youth about the Negro Leagues. The Game of the Century honors the legends of the Negro Leagues while offering participation in a community celebration that builds a sense of pride, unity and self-respect among the African American and Latino communities. The youth who participate in the week-of festivities are acknowledged at The Game of the Century and are sponsored by the Remembering When Foundation.

 
View a Video of Last Year's "Remembering When" Baseball Clinic!

 

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  A SPECIAL PHOTO MONTAGE OF "LAST YEAR'S REMEMBERING WHEN BASEBALL CLINIC"

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