Pitcch In Foundation

The Sabathia family's official foundation is "PitCCh In", a 501 (c)(3) national non profit dedicated to enriching the lives of children. "PitCCh In" works to provide support, hope, comfort, and care to kids in need, as well as encourages a safe and healthy lifestyle.

My parents taught me at an early age that humility and taking a leadership role seriously is important. I've taken that to heart and try to live my life in a way that kids can look up to and learn from and that other adults can appreciate.

A huge part of that is my active involvement in the community where I play baseball but also in my hometown of Vallejo, California . I'm also involved in some national charities like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Strikeouts for Troops (see below) and the Larry Doby RBI program.

It can often times get lost in the mix of important world and national news but there are a lot of athletes that take pride in taking advantage of their positions in their communities to give back. I pride myself on being one of them.

I have been a regular participant in the Cleveland Indians Winter Press Caravan and has been involved in numerous community endeavors during his tenure with Cleveland including: OfficeMax Parent-Child Clinics, the Larry Doby RBI Program, Red Cross' "Fire Prevention Week," the Cleveland Scholarship Program, Grand Slam Summer Literacy, High Achievers and the Giant Eagle week-long baseball camps. I am a regular visitor to children's hospitals in the Bay Area and throughout the country.

I can't stress enough how important it is to give back to the community and help as many people as you can to help them live the better lives they deserve.

I have been a regular participant in the Cleveland Indians Winter Press Caravan and has been involved in numerous community endeavors during his tenure with Cleveland, including: OfficeMax Parent-Child Clinics, the Larry Doby RBI Program, Red Cross' "Fire Prevention Week," the Cleveland Scholarship Program, Grand Slam Summer Literacy, High Achievers and the Giant Eagle week-long baseball camps. I am a regular visitor to area hospitals as part of the "Tribe Loving Care" program as well as I am active in community programs in my home town of Vallejo, California.

I can't stress enough how important it is to give back to the community and help as many people as you can to help them live the better lives they deserve.

The following are just a few of "PitCCh In's" recent outreach activities:

• TOYS FOR TOTS: Provided hundreds of Christmas gifts to children in need through "Toys For Tots
• BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS: Purchased 500 tickets to the Golden State Warriors basketball game and distributed them to children from the Boys and Girls Clubs in Oakland and Vallejo.
• ARF: Funded and adopted two programs for low income children at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation. The two programs are "Camp ARF" and "ARF's Learning Center."
• UCSF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: To benefit UCSF Children's Hospital, lights were purchased for the Macy's Holiday Tree as part of a fundraising program to benefit UCSF Children's Hospital, San Francisco
• MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION: Participated in adopting 25 military families in need and provided Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as well as Christmas gifts for the children.

To find out more about the Pitcch In Foundation, please visit wwwccsabathia52.com.

Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated, Educating the minds of Youth with information that is essential to improving their way of life. "If you don't know, now you know." --- The Notorious B.I.G.

My Sisters' Keeper

My Sisters’ Keeper Inc ( a 501 (c) (3) Non-for-Profit organizations) is a Brooklyn base community mentoring program geared towards first time young mothers between the ages of 13-19. Their mission is to encourage young mothers to continue their education and assist them in developing career goals. My Sisters' Keeper Inc. provide adequate education on contraception, with the intention to help them prevent multiple births within their teen years.

Founded in 2005 by Tashima M. Jackson, Executive Director of My Sisters' Keeper Inc. Tashima felt it was her duty to help teenage girls overcome obstacles that they were bound to face. She realized teen pregnancy was going to be a social issue that was going to escalate as years passed because she once was a victim herself of teen pregnancy. Tashima was able to make a decision that she felt was best for her at that time. Unfortunately, the fact remains that a number of young mothers do not have a positive role model to guide them through life. As a result, they allow their current situation to interfere with their future goals. Seeing how it was so easy for a new mother to repeat the same cycle was a little disturbing to Tashima. Listening to people tell her that she couldn't change the situation or that there wasn’t enough money for all the headaches she was going to encounter. Undaunted Tashima took on the challenge of making a long-term difference in the lives of young mothers in her community my starting up My Sisters' Keeper Inc., "There is no reason to live life just for yourself. If you can’t help people grow, how can you grow?" --- Tashima M. Jackson.

Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated would like to thank My Sisters' Keeper Inc. for their outstanding work in the community. With amazing individuals like Tashima M. Jackson on the rise, President Obama should be proud that this nation today have leaders in the field making a difference in their community.

To find out more about My Sisters' Keeper Inc. and to make a donation, please visit www.mskeeper.com.

Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated, Educating the minds of Youth with information that is essential to improving their way of life. "If you don't know, now you know." --- The Notorious B.I.G.

A Call To Action and To Pledge

On this eve of the United States' inauguration of the first African-American to hold the highest office in the free world (and on the Martin Luther King Holiday) - the President of the United States, HipHopTV247.org would like to call our readers and supporters to action and to pledge their time, energy, resources and movement to improve their lives and to improve the lives of our fellow Americans and of the world.

At 12pm noon tomorrow, President-elect Barack Obama will lay his hand on the same bible that President Abraham Lincoln used when he pledged his oath to protect and serve our country as President of the United States. Under the spotlight of the excitement in which America is buzzing, we have to keep faith and hope that the best years of our country are to come. All of us have to do our part to ensure the progression of our great nation through however we may serve.

The world is in the midst of dizzying social and political changes, technological advances and economic and environmental instability. We, in America, can take the lead for inspiration to bring back the swagger we lost as a nation over the past few years. At times we are called to action and to serve others by force, by law, by our families, and by ego. We are a witness to a great power change in history and we must not shirk our calling for change. Franklin D. Roosevelt said during his inauguration speech in the teeth of the 20th century Depression that "...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Lets us not fear the change we can bring and we must not fear our personal power.

"Not everyone can be famous but everyone can be great because everyone can be great by service" (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) - We are celebrating the promise and action of the represenation of our new President. We must not lose dilligence in how we worked to help our new president get to office - its about using our swerve to improve our lives and our communities. Better communities through service makes a better nation. At HipHop247.org, we want to inspire everyone in America and around the world to serve with a purpose that is greater than ourselves. HipHopTV247.org's mission is to promote service to community and country is what is hot now.

Hip Hop artists Young Jeezy and Nas proclaim now that "My President Is Black" but the call to action and to pledge to sacrifice and work dilligently to uphold the ideals of the principles of what America has come to stand for will come from all of us. Yes, our leader, our President is a Black man but the person who will take the lead for change is whomever we see in the mirror. . .

"Stuntin On Martin Luther cause i'm feelin' just like a King,

Guess this is what he meant when he said he had a dream . . ." Young Jeezy

The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation

The Brooklyn-based Lorenzo Jackson Foundation's mission is to encourage young adults living with HIV/AIDS to move forward with their lives through pursuing their educational goals. Founded by successful advertising exec, Alex Everett, the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation endeavors to help out as many youngsters as possible get a college education in spite of their health status. The organization is named after Everett’s late uncle, a New York-based performing artist, who was a positive impact on Everett as a youngster.

The foundation takes applications from prospective college-bound students who have HIV/AIDS and who have at least a 2.5 GPA. The candidates are later interviewed for college scholarships. The organization plans to expand and start a mentoring program for kids living with HIV/AIDS in the coming year. Everett wants to propel LJF to greater heights by opening up learning centers, establishing programs in other U.S. cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles, and to eventually give the foundation an international presence.

Everett and his staff have started a one million dollar campaign for the foundation last year. The organization has held speed dating events and has held large galas in order to bring in support. Everett and his staff have been diligent and persistent in their efforts to meet their goal. The foundation is planning more star-studded events in the upcoming year.

To find out more about The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation and to make a donation, please visit www.lorenzojacksonfoundation.org.

New Year and a New Beginning!

Greetings,

Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated would like to ring in the new year with a fresh start and a new resolve to bring our supporters relevant artistic programming that would empower and entertain the youth of Hip-Hop.

We have so much hope like the rest of the world for a better tomorrow with a new U.S. President ready to claim office on January 20th, the greater hope of a better economy so that we can all thrive and prosper during 2009 and beyond, and the prayerful hope that all of our soldiers abroad will come home soon to be with their families.

Please stay updated to learn of various events that our organization will undertake this year as we champion the causes and passions of those who love Hip-Hop and who love all forms of media. We strive to link with individuals and organizations that foster the positivity of "Hip-Hop" through being creative and working hard to break down all-barriers to provide positive and enduring self-expression.

As we ring in the new year with celebrations and resolutions, lets keep our eyes on hope for a better tomorrow, staying optimistic and practical about what we can do as individuals to change the world. Let us be the change we wish to see in our world.

Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated wishes everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year. We are about to embark on an incredible journey and its our hope that you join with us in our quest for positive change.

"If you don't know, now you know. . ."
The Notorious B.I.G.


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J.R. Riddick
Director of Operations
Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated