Community
The Detroit Tigers organization, its owners, management, players and coaches are committed to providing a caring, enduring presence in our community and believe in the need to invest in our community's future.
The mission of the Detroit Tigers Foundation is to use the game of baseball to enhance the quality of life in our community with a focus on youth, education and recreation. The Detroit Tigers Foundation will aid in the development and funding of innovative programs, including field renovation projects, that reach our community with positive messages and promote the good citizenship embodied in the storied history of the Tigers.
Tigers outfielder, Carlos Guillen, and third basebman, Brandon Inge, welcomed fans to Comerica Park at Keeping Kids in the Game - a night of exclusive ballpark field and clubhouse access, priceless auction items, food and beverage stations, private fireworks show, special guests and entertainment. The event dedicated to children's health and youth baseball raised over $220,000, benefiting the DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Fundación Chamos Venezolanos and the Detroit Tigers Foundation.
To celebrate this event, which took place on July 9, the Tigers also hosted an on-field check presentation ceremony on October 2. During the ceremony, the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities, awarded C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, DMC Children's Hospital and Fundación Chamos Venezolanos each $44,000. 
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Detroit Tigers fans had the opportunity to meet third baseman, Brandon Inge, and shortstop, Adam Everett after the Thursday matinee game on August 6. Inge and Everett signed autographs on the concourse outside the Tigers Pro Shop in exchange for a $20 donation to the Detroit Tigers Foundation to benefit the Nerve Re-Routing Project. The special autograph session raised more than $4,300.
The Tigers Wives have written "The ABCs of Detroit Tigers Baseball," a children's book that covers the game of baseball from A to Z.
The 29-page, hardcover book, features colorful illustrations that define Tigers baseball from A to Z and includes the Spanish-language translation of each English term. In addition, each page includes a related 'Tiger Tidbit' such as historical records, fun facts or player records teaching fans of all ages of the storied Tigers franchise.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book benefits the Detroit Tigers Foundation, the official charity of the Detroit Tigers.
For more information about "The ABC's of Detroit Tigers Baseball", call (313) 471-2135 or email alexandrea.thrubis@detroittigers.com.
In August the Detroit Tigers Foundation partnered with Carlos Guillen and his charity, Fundacion Chamos Venezolanos, to host a special fundraising event at the exclusive Capital Grille in Troy. The event, hosted by Hoot McInerney, was an intimate evening of wining and dining, priceless auction items, and special guests including Carlos Guillen, Magglio Ordonez, Gary Sheffield, Miguel Cabrera, David Dombrowski, Al Kaline, and Willie Horton. Proceeds from the event, which totaled over $100,000, will support youth baseball in both greater Detroit and Venezuela in addition to children with Down Syndrome and other special needs.
The generosity of corporate sponsors make it possible for the Detroit Tigers Foundation to reach thousands of fans in need each year and by making their experience at Comerica Park a memorable one. During the 2008 season Esurance, the on-line insurance company, donated $22 to the Detroit Tigers Foundation each time a Tigers player hit a double and $33 each time a Tigers player hit a triple. In September, Esurance presented the Detroit Tigers Foundation a check for $8,000. Thank you Esurance!
From "hit & run" or "seventh inning stretch" to "vanilla chai frappuccino" and "caramel macchiato," Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordoñez and wife Dagly took on a new role Friday, July 25 as they went to work serving customers at Starbucks in Bloomfield Hills. In an event benefiting the Detroit Tigers Foundation, fans poured into the store, with over 1,000 customers stopping by to get their favorite beverage and meet the outfielder-turned-Barista. The event, which also featured Tigers mascot Paws, was part of a partnership between the Detroit Tigers Foundation and Starbucks Coffee Company in which money is raised to support baseball and softball field renovations in the greater Detroit community. Thanks to the generous support of Starbucks and the hard work of the Tigers Baristas, over $10,000 was raised through the event to support the charitable efforts of the Detroit Tigers Foundation.
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This season, in an effort to support the metro-Detroit community, Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman has partnered with the Detroit Tigers Foundation in a program called "Autographs for a Cause." Through this program, Jeremy will sign fans' baseball cards and photographs through the mail in exchange for a donation to the Detroit Tigers Foundation, the club's official charity. All of the funds collected through this program by Jeremy will be donated to The Miracle League of Michigan, a charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.
Fans that wish to participate in the Autographs for a Cause program, should send their baseball cards or photographs (not larger than 8x10) along with check or money order (made payable to the DETROIT TIGERS FOUNDATION) according to the following donation chart:
| Your Item | Donation |
| Autographed Baseball Card | $10 |
| Autographed Photograph (not larger than 8x10) | $20 |
| Inscription | $5 |
Fans should keep in mind there is some risk involved in putting an item in the mail. Although reasonable precautions will be taken, the Detroit Tigers are not responsible if an item is lost or damaged. Please allow four to six weeks for your item(s) to be signed and do not send items other than baseball cards or photographs, as they will be returned to you unsigned. If your donation is mailed after the end of the regular season, please allow additional time for your item(s) to be signed, as items may not be signed until the start of Spring Training.
All items, along with a proper donation, return address, and instructions (if necessary) should be mailed to the following address:
Jeremy Bonderman
Autographs for a Cause
Detroit Tigers Foundation
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Thank you again for supporting the Tigers and our charitable programs!
