Magic staff help “Build” community

Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson helps Magic staff members paint a home as part of the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando project on May 16.  Nelson joined Magic forward Tobias Harris, Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw and other Magic staff members in the Habitat for Humanity project.  Photo taken by Gary Bassing.

Jameer Nelson, Tobias Harris, Bo Outlaw and 20 Orlando Magic employees joined in on a Habitat for Humanity project in Greater Orlando earlier today.  This time they visited the Stag Horn Villas section of Orlando, where they have sponsored five of the 58 homes.                       [...]

Ravens partner with Habitat for Humanity

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The Baltimore Ravens announced today a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake.  Complete details are below. (Via the Baltimore Ravens) – Baltimore, MD (April 9, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake and the Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF) have joined together to build houses and further improve the community surrounding the [...]

Flames reach out to community

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The Calgary Flames are committed to making a difference on and off the ice in 2013.  On Tuesday, they announced many programs and events.  Details are below. (Via the Calgary Flames) – Calgary, AB (January 29, 2013) – The Calgary Flames are committed both on and off the ice. Through the following programs and events, Flames players [...]

MLB & Habitat for Humanity

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Game Four of the 2012 World Series will be a special one.  The game will be dedicated to celebrating the work of Habitat for Humanity.  Complete details are below. (Via the Detroit Tigers) – Detroit, MI (October 27, 2012) – Game Four of the 2012 World Series is dedicated to celebrating the work of Habitat for [...]

Brewers, Braun hit “Home” run

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This week, Milwaukee’s Habitat for Humanity is hard at work building 10 new houses (rough frame) for 10 families during their 2012 Build-A-Thon. Luckily for them, the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation stepped up to the plate as the presenting sponsor for the event, while Brewer outfielder Ryan Braun donated $50,000 to the cause. Cecelia Gore, Executive Director of [...]

Athletes: Heroes, Role Models

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Charles Barkley has said some outrageous things in his career, both as an NBA star and as a broadcaster. And while I normally enjoy his running commentary (because let’s face it, like Simon Cowell, he has no filter and tells it like it is. I appreciate honesty), one of the more outlandish things he’s come [...]

Calgary Flames burn on and off the ice

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CALGARY, ALBERTA — The NHL’s Calgary Flames have started their season, but should also be noticed off the ice. The Flames reach out to the community in the same fashion that the community relies on them for entertainment and fun. The Flames have ongoing partnerships with surrounding communities and player programs to help promote awareness [...]

MLB: World Series Game 7 dedicated to tornado relief initiative

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ST. LOUIS — After a wild Game 6, which many are calling “the greatest game in Major League history,” the 107th World Series advances to Game 7 tonight for the first time since 2002, when the Anaheim Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants. For the third year, Major League Baseball has dedicated the first four [...]