About
The Omaha Storm Chasers and Chasers Charities are committed to being active members of the Greater Omaha Metro community. Created in 2010, the mission of Chasers Charities is to support the community through charitable contributions that benefit sports and recreational activities with a focus on youth. The foundation accomplishes this mission through financial donations, as well as in-kind support, including memorabilia, tickets and publicity.
Programs
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2016 Chasers FUNdamentals recap
Chasin' Dreams
Each year, during two grant cycles, Chasers Charities will grant funds to help small non-profit organizations that operate youth baseball and/or softball programs that are making major renovations. Click here to apply.
Chasers FUNdamentals
Chasers FUNdamentals is a program that serves to educate minority youth, ages 8-12, on the basics of playing the sport of baseball.
Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship was established to recognize local high school athletes for their hard work, character, and motivation to make a positive impact on our local community and society as a whole. This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to an African-American male and female who participate in high school athletics and is based on classroom, community involvement and athletic achievements. Click here for more information.
All About Kids Day
Since 2013, All About Kids Day is a special day each April, when the foundation provides local schools with complementary game tickets and discounted bus transportation to and from Werner Park. Educational components in the past have included history of Jackie Robinson, WOWT Weather Team, ADL anti-bullying/No Place for Hate®, and Healthy Habbits with Go Nebraska Kids/5-4-3-2-1 Go!®. On this day, schools are allowed to bring their own sack lunches into the ballpark for the day game, assuring a fun and educational day for all!
Mystery Ball
At select Storm Chasers home games Chasers Charities raises money through Mystery Ball Auctions. 75 Autographed Baseballs are packed in an unmarked container and after a donation a ball can be selected and revealed. Autographs include players from across MLB and MiLB including the stars of the KC Royals, Storm Chasers, and MLB Legends and personalities.
First Pitch or In-Game Promotion Video
During each Storm Chasers Home Game fans who've participated in an on-field promotion or threw out a Ceremonial First Pitch have the opportunity to recieve a copy of their experience. A $50 Donation to Chasers Charities is required for each requested event.
Ballpark Announcements
During each Storm Chasers Home Game fans have the opportunity have special announcements (Birthdays, Welcomes, etc.) read over the Public Address System. A $10 Donation to Chasers Charities is required for each announcement.
Jersey Auctions
At select home games at Werner Park, the Storm Chasers wear specialty themed uniforms during the game. The gameworn Authentic uniforms are available via silent auction. Those with winning bids have the opportunity for the jersey o be autograph by the player whose jersey was won on the field after the game. Chasers Charities has administered the Silent Auction on behalf of various 501(c)3 non-profits.
Fundraising
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Chasin' Dreams Grant
Spring 2016