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2016 Cleveland Indians Community Annual Report • 3

In 2016, the Cleveland Indians continued to create memories, connect generations and celebrate families at Progressive Field.

On the field, our team made a historic run to the World Series and garnered national attention. While we take great pride in our achievements on the baseball field, we’re also committed to the community off the field and work to make a difference in the lives of Clevelanders. Through the leadership of our manager Terry Francona, $1 million

was raised through donations from Indians players, coaches and ownership to create the Larry Doby Youth Fund to help curb youth violence in Greater Cleveland.

This report details our dedication to charitable causes in Northeast Ohio through Cleveland Indians Charities and our Community Impact department. In 2015, we undertook a strategic planning process to outline our charitable goals to impact the community. This past year, we put our strategic plan into action.

We utilize baseball to strengthen youth through service initiatives that focus on education, health and fitness. Our goals and strategies include:

• Preparing youth for successful lives by incentivizing academic success and providing career-readiness opportunities through the Tribe Scholars, Career Day and Job Shadow programs.

• Improving the quality of baseball and softball programs by providing youth athletes, parents and coaches with Indians Youth Baseball camps and clinics, as well as increasing the number of quality youth baseball fields in our community through the Fields for the Future and Diamond Improvement Grant programs.

• Creating a sustainable plan for youth baseball in Greater Cleveland by identifying and securing new donors for youth baseball through the Cleveland Indians Charities Community Partners program.

We would like to thank all of our partners, donors, and fans for their support as we work to make positive and meaningful impact in the community. We look forward to another strong season in 2017 – both on and off the field – as we continue our decades-strong commitment to the Cleveland community.

Sincerely,

Paul DolanOwner // Cleveland Indians

Letter from the Dolan Family 3

CIBC & CIC 4 4 Cleveland Indians Baseball Company (CIBC) 4 Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) 4 CIC Beneficiaries 5

Goal 1: Prepare Youth for Successful Lives 6 Carrasco at Luis Munoz Marin 6 School Visits 7 Book Drive 7 Career Days 9 CMSD Career Day and Job Shadow Day 9 Max Hayes Career Day 9 Career Panel Discussions 9 Tribe Scholars 10 Scholarships 11 College Now Scholarship 11 Sandy Alomar Jr. Scholarship 11

Goal 2: Improve the Quality of Baseball and Softball Programs 12 Fields for the Future 12 Diamond Improvement Grant 12 Providence House Field Donation 13 Puritas Baseball League Donation 13 David Ortiz Check Presentation 13 Indians Youth Baseball 14 Coaches Development Series 14 CBF Youth Development Camp Series 14 Cleveland Senior Girls Softball Advance to RBI World Series 14

Goal 3: Create a Sustainable Plan for Youth Baseball 16 50/50 Raffle 17 Cleveland Indians Charities Celebrity Golf Outing 17 Fantasy Camp 17 CIC Community Partners 18 5% Day at Whole Foods 18 Party at Napoli’s 18 High School Hardball Classic 19 Ballpark Tours 19 Round Up for Charity 19

Community Events 20 American Red Cross Blood Drive 21 Dream Day Clinic 21 Tyson Food Drive 21 Play Clinic 21 TeamSmile 21 VeloSano 22 MLB Initiatives 22 Goodyear Events 23 Indians/Reds Fan Fest 23 Indians/Reds Celebrity Charity Golf Classic 23 Indians Build a Playground 23

Player Engagement 24 Player Programs 24 Friends of Francona 24 Kluber’s Kids 24 Lindor Smile Squad 25 Napoli’s Tickets 25 Hospital Visits 26 Youth Baseball and Education Involvement 26 Wives Association 27 Pet Calendar 27 UH Rainbow Babies Visits 27 Wives Fundraising Weekend 27 Larry Doby Youth Fund 27

Front Office Engagement 29 Front Office Volunteering 29 Board Giving 29

Donations 30 In-Kind Donations 30 Commissioner’s Initiative Tickets 30 BVU Indians Volunteer Challenge 30 Delaware North Volunteering 30 KeyBank Glove Drive 31

Postseason 32 Play Ball 32 Starlight Children’s Foundation at Cleveland Clinic 32 Make-A-Wish 32 Game Ball Delivery 32 Watch Parties 32

Sustainability at Progressive Field 33 Recycling 33 Energy 33 Gardening 33

Awards and Honors 34 Bob Feller Act of Valor 34 Roberto Clemente Award 34 Greater Cleveland Sports Awards 34

TABLE OFCONTENTS

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CIBC & CIC

The Cleveland Indians have a deep history of community involvement and philanthropic support. The Community Impact department is the organization’s vehicle to achieving its guiding commitment to positively impact the community. As such, the Community Impact staff coordinates the community efforts of Cleveland Indians Charities and the Cleveland Indians Baseball Company.

CLEVELAND INDIANS BASEBALL COMPANY (CIBC) CIBC leverages its assets (players, coaches, front office staff, ballpark experiences, media and the game) to make a positive impact in the community as it relates to youth education, health and fitness.

CLEVELAND INDIANS CHARITIES (CIC) CIC is the private foundation of the Cleveland Indians. It is operated as a 501(c)3 organization and is governed by a private board of directors. Established in 1989, CIC provides renewable grants through an annual application process to invited organizations. These grants provide needed funding for youth education initiatives as well as baseball and softball programs.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CLEVELANDThe Cleveland Indians continue to support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland through financial, in-kind and volunteer efforts. In 2016, CIC donated $90,000, which helped support youth programs including:

• Youth of the Year: This scholarship program recognizes three Club youth that demonstrate extraordinary service to their Club, their community, and their families; their academic success; their strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking.

• Ready Reader Plus: By augmenting the school day curriculum with targeted math and reading activities customized to the needs of each participant, Ready Readers Plus helps underperforming K-3rd grade students improve their literacy and math skills. Keeping these students engaged in school at an early age increases the likelihood that they will graduate from high school.

• Brain Gain: This initiative aims to prevent summer learning loss and moves youth towards better futures. This program was implemented at 10 BGC sites in the summer of 2016.

The Indians also donated hundreds of game tickets as well as hosted Boys & Girls Clubs members at the ballpark for the annual Team Smile, Thanksgiving meal and for the Club’s various music performances throughout the year.

CLEVELAND BASEBALL FEDERATION (CBF) In partnership with the City of Cleveland, the Cleveland Baseball Federation (CBF) provides baseball programming for approximately 3,000 Cleveland youth per year. Cleveland Indians Charities provides CBF with funding and equipment to execute quality youth baseball and softball programming which gives youth a solid foundation in baseball skills and encourages them to continue playing the sport into high school. CBF also administers MLB’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities initiative in Northeast Ohio.

CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD)Cleveland Metropolitan School District provides over 300 students with the opportunity to play baseball & softball as an extracurricular sport in high school. Cleveland Indians Charities supports CMSD baseball and softball programs by funding uniforms, equipment, and by providing coaching clinics through Positive Coaching Alliance. The Indians also host the Senate League Championship game each year at Progressive Field. Additionally, the Indians provide career-exploration and readiness opportunities to CMSD high school baseball and softball athletes through the Career Day and Job Shadow programs.

CIC BENEFICIARIES


SCHOOL VISITSBuilding on the partnership that began in 2015, Carrasco continued to visit Luis Munoz Marin K-8 dual language school throughout the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years to read to students, do arts and crafts and speak about the importance of hard work and perseverance in school and in life.

BOOK DRIVETo further promote literacy at Luis Munoz Marin, Carlos Carrasco partnered with United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign to collect books to donate to the school’s library. Carrasco encouraged fans to donate more than 500 books at Progressive Field this past June, and he delivered the books to the school in September.

See his visit here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RxWSzZAmrM

GOAL 1:PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVES

CARRASCO ATLUIS MUNOZ MARIN


CAREER DAYS

To build upon the ongoing financial support of CMSD’s high school baseball and softball programs through Cleveland Indians Charities, the Indians launched the Career Day program in 2016. Through the Cleveland Indians Career Day program, the Indians invite

students to come to the Executive Offices and expose them to the many various functions required to run a baseball company. Through partnerships with Junior Achievement and Cuyahoga Community College, the Indians introduce students to the professional workplace, provide them with a resume or interview workshop and highlight the functions of various departments. This program also provides students the opportunity to experience a full job shadow day in a department of their choice. The Indians plan to host two full-scale Career Day and Job Shadow experiences each year, with several smaller career panel discussions throughout the season, reaching nearly 250 students per year.

CMSD CAREER DAY AND JOB SHADOW DAYOn January 28, 2016, the Indians partnered with CMSD and Junior Achievement to provide a Career Day for students from Rhodes, Glenville, John Hay and Lincoln-West High Schools. The Indians hosted 77 high school baseball and softball athletes for a career exploration experience at Progressive Field. From this group, 13 students expressed an interest in returning for a full Job Shadow Day in a department of their choice. The Indians coordinated a Job

Shadow Day for the students to return for this experience on April 21, 2016. Students were paired with Indians employees and received a first-hand account of all that goes into game day operation.

MAX HAYES CAREER DAYOn August 30, 2016, Trevor Bauer visited students at Max Hayes to share his passion for engineering with an engaged group of roughly 30 STEM scholars.

See his visit to Max Hayes here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eqy7p-Nu7Q

The Indians hosted these students at the ballpark for a Career Day on September 21, 2016, where front office staff shared their academic and professional experience to expose student to the many functions of business. Cuyahoga Community College also presented a networking and interviewing workshop to the students. The Indians plan to invite several of these students back for a full Job Shadow Day in a department of their choice in early 2017.

CAREER PANEL DISCUSSIONSThroughout the year, the Cleveland Indians host modified Career Days at the ballpark for middle school and high school classrooms, as well as after-school clubs and programs. These Career Panel Discussions last roughly one hour and provide students with the opportunity to hear five department representatives speak about their career paths, daily functions of their jobs, and benefits and challenges unique to their positions. In 2016, the Indians hosted the following groups for Career Panel Discussions:

• Garfield School True2U 8th graders, 4/29/16

• Shaw High School Upward Bound, 5/6/16

• Seneca Mentoring Youth Links, 8/16/16

SCHOLARSHIPSCOLLEGE NOW SCHOLARSHIPSince 2001, the Cleveland Indians have partnered with College Now Greater Cleveland to recognize outstanding high school seniors in Northeast Ohio through the Cleveland Indians Scholarship program. Scholarship recipients not only are required to have strong academic success but also must show a commitment to helping their community. Since inception, the Cleveland Indians have awarded $100,000 to 20 deserving college students. This year, we awarded Meya Miller with a $5,000 scholarship. Meya plans to study Athletic Training at Mercyhurst University.

SANDY ALOMAR JR. SCHOLARSHIPSince 2009, the Cleveland Indians and MLB have partnered with St. Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland to award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating senior each year. On June 21, 2016, Tierra Ford was rewarded with this scholarship.

In 2015, the Indians launched the Tribe Scholars program to reward middle school students in select high-need schools for consistent attendance and academic achievement in English Language Arts. In the pilot year of the new education incentive program, the Cleveland Indians rewarded nearly 200 students in Grades 6-8 who showed grade improvement, consistent attendance and good character with promo items and tickets to an Indians game. On average, teachers saw 20% more students maintaining good grades or improving by a letter grade in English Language Arts and maintaining a 93% attendance rate by the end of the program.

TRIBESCHOLARS



GOAL 2:IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS

FIELDS FOR THE FUTUREThrough our field renovation program, Fields for the Future, we encourage community stakeholders and volunteers to donate their time and energy to renovating diamonds in parks across the city. The 2016 Fields for the Future project was held at Gunning Park on May 12, 2016. Yan and Jenna Gomes donated a concrete walkway, dugout benches and a concession stand. Fifty front office staff volunteered to complete painting and landscaping projects to beautify the park.

Watch the construction here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTFJ11nMj1U

DIAMOND IMPROVEMENT GRANTThrough our Diamond Improvement Grant, we annually provide up to five organizations with a grant of $5,000 for local league programming, field renovation and equipment. This program may assist organizations across Northeast Ohio. Since 2007, the Indians have helped fund over 40 youth baseball field improvement projects in NE Ohio through this program.

PROVIDENCE HOUSE FIELD DONATIONOn July 7, 2016, the Indians partnered with Cody and Mallory Allen, Bryan and Kristen Shaw, and The Motz Group to build a turf field at Providence House, a crisis nursery located in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. The Indians also donated bats and balls for the youth served by the crises nursery.

See the finished field here:http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2016/07/indians_pitchers_cody_allen_br.html

DAVID ORTIZ CHECK PRESENTATIONOn August 15, 2016, the Indians donated $10,000 to Near West Recreation, a local organization serving Hispanic youth baseball players, to honor David Ortiz in his farewell season.

CLEVELAND SENIOR GIRLS SOFTBALL ADVANCE TO RBI WORLD SERIESCleveland Indians Charities supports the Cleveland RBI program through financial and in-kind support. The Cleveland Senior Girls Team had another incredible season and advanced to the RBI World Series in Cincinnati, OH from August 11 – 16, 2016.

The team was recognized pre-game at Progressive Field and received a special meet and greet with Francisco Lindor.

PURITAS BASEBALL LEAGUE DONATIONThe Indians made a monetary and equipment donation to the Puritas Baseball League on September 8, 2016 after the league and its fields on the city’s southwest side were victimized by thieves earlier in the week. The league lost food and beverage, gear and suffered property damage as part of the crime. Former big-leaguer and Indians Manager of Youth Baseball Development Matt Kata headed to Maplewood Diamonds to present a donation of several dozen baseballs and $2,500 to Puritas Baseball League to cover damage costs.

See the donation here:http://www.newsnet5.com/sports/baseball/indians/cleveland-indians-to-donate-to-puritas-baseball-league-after-robbery-vandalism

GUNNING PARK BEFORE & AFTER

INDIANS YOUTH BASEBALLThis year, Cleveland Indians Community Impact expanded its reach in the

community to impact youth baseball and softball players, families, and coaches participating in Indians Youth Baseball programming.

COACHES DEVELOPMENT SERIESIn the spring of 2016, Indians Manager of Youth Baseball Development Matt Kata led a three-part Coaches Development Series, facilitated by Positive Coaching Alliance. Fifteen coaches from the City of Cleveland participated in this training at no cost.

CBF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMP SERIESIn May, Indians Youth Baseball hosted a month-long Youth Development Camp Series geared toward Cleveland Baseball Federation youth baseball players ages 13 and up. Of the 80 youth that participated, 30 youth made the RBI baseball teams. Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians and Chris Archer of the Tampa

Bay Rays both made separate appearances delivering positive messages to these youth about the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.

A.C.E. PROGRAM AT LEAGUE PARKIn June, we piloted the Cleveland Indians A.C.E. (Attitude, Concentration and Effort) youth baseball program at League Park. This 6-week program was a collaborative effort among the City of Cleveland, The Cleveland Indians, Fatima Family Center, Lexington Bell Community Development Center, UMADAOP and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland. Nearly 95 youth from the area community centers were immersed in youth baseball development programming and got a special opportunity to play at Progressive Field and meet Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor.


To create a sustainable plan for youth baseball, we are working to improve our fundraising strategy to generate more dollars for Cleveland Indians Charities. In 2016, we raised money through programs, events, and player contributions to support Cleveland Indians Charities beneficiaries including Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, Cleveland Baseball Federation and Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

GOAL 3:CREATE A SUSTAINABLE PLAN FOR YOUTH BASEBALL

The CIC 50/50 Raffle kicked off its third year in 2016, which brought entertainment for fans and raised almost $300,000 for CIC. The 50/50 Raffle operates at every Cleveland Indians home game throughout the season.

CLEVELAND INDIANS CHARITIES CELEBRITY GOLF OUTING The annual Cleveland Indians Charities Celebrity Golf Classic was held on July 28, 2016 at Quail Hollow Country Club, golfers spent the day playing golf alongside Indians players, coaches, alumni, broadcasters and nearly 50 celebrities including catcher Chris Gimenez, Tribe alumni Mike Hargrove and Carlos Baerga, and Manager Terry Francona and his father. The day included great gifts, prizes, breakfast, lunch, cocktail dinner party, live and silent auctions, and more. This event raised over $71,000 for CIC.

FANTASY CAMPOne of CIC’s primary fundraising programs, Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp is truly the experience of a lifetime. Participants in Fantasy Camp spent January 16 – 23, 2016 playing and talking baseball with former Indians greats. The event brought in nearly $65,000 for CIC.


CIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSIn 2016, the Indians created the Cleveland Indians Charities Community Partners program. Through this cause-related marketing program, our corporate partners share in our mission to strengthen youth through service initiatives that focus on education, health and fitness. Our current Community Partners include MCPc, Minute Men Staffing Solutions, Mo Vaughn Transport, Victory Park Ohio and Electronic Merchant Systems. Collectively, these partners donated nearly $100,000 to Cleveland Indians Charities in 2016.

5% DAY AT WHOLE FOODSOn September 21, 2016, Whole Foods hosted a 5% Day benefiting CIC at each of their three Northeast Ohio locations. Cleveland Indians Charities received 5% of total sales that day, totaling nearly $10,000.

PARTY AT NAPOLI’SThe Cleveland Indians, first baseman Mike Napoli, fan Nate Crowe and T-shirt company 108 Stitches donated a combined $150,000 in proceeds from sales of “Party at Napoli’s” T-shirts to Cleveland Clinic Children’s and VeloSano in a pregame ceremony on Sunday, September 4, 2016. The shirts grew in popularity after Crowe, a Tribe Season Ticket Holder, brought a “Party at Napoli’s” sign to an early season game. The Indians worked with 108 Stitches, Napoli and Crowe to design the shirts, and over 9,000 shirts were sold at the Progressive Field Team Shop and on www.108stitches.com.” Napoli matched a portion of proceeds from T-shirt sales. Crowe, the Tribe and 108 Stitches also made donations.

Read the story here:http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2016/10/how_a_party_at_napolis_and_a_c.html

After the game that night, the Indians hosted an actual Party at Napoli’s in the Corner Bar, where players and coaches acted as celebrity bartenders to raise even more money to benefit Cleveland Clinic Children’s and VeloSano. Additionally, a successful silent auction at the event resulted in over $7,000 raised for Cleveland Indians Charities.

BALLPARK TOURSThe Cleveland Indians continued to offer tours of the ballpark from May through September 2016. The exclusive tour, when permitted, included visits to the home dugout, warning track, batting cages, visiting bullpen, Heritage Park, and Corner Bar. Exclusive visits to the newly constructed Home Plate Club were also available in 2016. The tour program raised more than $26,000 for CIC.

Please book your tours at:http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ballpark/tours/index.jsp

ROUND UP FOR CHARITYAt the Cleveland Indians Team Shop, customers can round up their purchase totals to the next dollar with proceeds going to CIC. This past year, fans helped raise $56,322 for charities through this initiative.

HIGH SCHOOL HARDBALL CLASSICThe 13th annual Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) High School Hardball Classic, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, featured six (6) area

high schools and took place April 21, 2016. Kenston faced Elyria, followed by St. Ignatius facing Brecksville - Broadview Hts. and ending with Olmsted Falls facing St. Edward. The event raised $16,000 for CIC.



AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEOn June 22, 2016, the Indians partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Gateway Plaza. Forty-one donors gave blood at the event, making 2016 the most successful blood drive on Gateway Plaza yet. As each pint can save up to three lives, the 41 pints collected impacted up to 123 lives in the community.

DREAM DAY CLINIC On August 3, 2016, the Indians hosted participants from Our Lady of the Wayside and a Wooster High School summer camp for the annual Dream Day Clinic at Progressive Field. Nearly 50 guests participated in a baseball skills clinic on the field. To conclude the experience, Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway spent time with the participants during lunch on the concourse.

TYSON FOOD DRIVEOn September 16, 2016, Lift Up America and the Cleveland Indians teamed up with Tyson Foods for the 10th consecutive year to help bring the gift of food to more than 30 Cleveland-area pantries and hot meal programs at Progressive Field. Indians radio personality Jim Rosenhaus, owners Paul Dolan and Matt Dolan and Indians Alumnus Paul Shuey were in attendance to show their support for the cause.

PLAY CLINIC On June 21, 2016, Indians Athletic Trainers and Strength Coaches hosted over 30 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland for a day of health education. The coaches and trainers stressed the importance of physical activity, nutrition and drug resistance. Representatives to the Taylor Hooten Foundation shared stories about healthy lifestyles. The event concluded with a visit from Lonnie Chisenhall.

TEAMSMILE On June 29, 2016 we hosted TeamSmile for the third year in a row in the Terrace Club. Over 300 youth from our local Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland received critical dental care. An upwards of 23 dentists and an additional 140 volunteers came out to make a memorable experience for the youth. Youth enjoyed their time with the Hot Dogs dancing to music, face painting, and exercising in a Cross Fit activity. The participating dentists received a special thank you from Francisco Lindor on-field.

COMMUNITY EVENTSWhile many of our programs help us prepare youth for successful lives, improve the quality of youth baseball and softball, and create a sustainable plan for youth baseball and softball programs, we recognize that there are many other worthy causes that also deserve our attention. Here are the community events that help us achieve our mission to strengthen youth through service initiatives that focus on education, health and fitness.


The Cleveland Indians are fortunate to have a 12-month player development complex – in Goodyear, Arizona. We have the same care for the Goodyear community that we have in Cleveland. Goodyear efforts include:

• Supporting non-profit organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Goodyear, Wounded Warrior Project, Hattie Larlham Foundation, MLB’s RBI Phoenix and Goodyear Little League teams

• Players volunteering their time at hospitals, schools, youth baseball camps, food agencies and more

INDIANS/REDS FAN FESTThe Goodyear Ballpark hosted the second annual Indians/Reds Fan Fest Event following the game on March 26, 2016. The goal of this family-friendly event was to build brand awareness of both teams throughout the local SW Valley communities of Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park and Tolleson while also raising funds to benefit a local non-profit agency. Admission tickets included access to all on-field activities (i.e., play catch in the outfield, pitching, fielding and base running challenges), two separate Indians/Reds player autograph sessions, ballpark tours, kids zone area and a food buffet. All proceeds from this event went to the SW Valley Chamber of Commerce.

INDIANS/REDS CELEBRITY CHARITY GOLF CLASSICOn February 26, 2016, the sixth annual Indians/Reds Celebrity Charity Golf Classic was held at the Golf Club of Estrella in Arizona. The proceeds once again benefited the HOPE Team, a non-profit organization supporting the patients and families at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

INDIANS BUILD A PLAYGROUNDOn February 27, 2016, Cleveland Indians players Carlos Carrasco, TJ House and James Ramsey assisted in the construction of a playground in Goodyear, AZ.

See the construction here:http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/52577746/v554409783/goodyear-community-playground

VELOSANOCycling enthusiast Sandy Alomar went along for the ride with the Tribe team to make this year’s VeloSano extra special. The Velosano event, developed by Cleveland Clinic and co-founding partner, owner Paul Dolan, took place on July 30, 2016 with distance options including 12, 25, 50, 100 and 206 miles. In 2016, the Indians raised nearly $125,000 for the cause.

MLB INITIATIVESEach season, the Indians help support Major League Baseball community initiatives. In 2016, the Indians helped support the following MLB initiatives at Progressive Field:

GOODYEAR EVENTS

MOTHER’S DAY - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

JACKIE ROBINSON DAYMEMORIAL DAY - HONORING VETERANS

PLAY BALLROBERTO CLEMENTE DAY


With a guiding commitment to positively impact the community, the Indians work with the players to design meaningful and impactful programs.

PLAYER ENGAGEMENT

FRIENDS OF FRANCONAThrough this program, Terry Francona hosts deserving military families for a Sunday home game in Club seats. In addition, the Cleveland Indians have made this program memorable by providing autographed Terry Francona jerseys, military themed Indians hats, and scoreboard greetings. This program impacts approximately 120 veterans each season.

KLUBER’S KIDSCorey Kluber partners with Cleveland Clinic Children’s to create unforgettable experiences for our young fans. Each Wednesday home game, Kluber hosts a youth patient and family for the Kluber’s Kids program. The guest is able to watch batting practice from a VIP location in front of the dugout and meet players. This program reaches over 100 patients and family members at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

See a special fan’s experience with this program here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyWjjCS2Wps

LINDOR SMILE SQUADThe Miracle League strives to provide opportunities to children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball. In addition, they help build special facilities to meet the unique needs of these baseball players. Cleveland Indians partner with Miracle Leagues across the state of Ohio to celebrate Miracle League youth and their families. Each Monday home game, the Indians host a Miracle League family during batting practice to provide a memorable experience at Progressive Field. Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor is committed to serving as the player ambassador for this program. This program impacts between 70-80 Miracle League athletes and family members.

NAPOLI’S TICKETSSimilar to the Kluber’s Kids program, Mike Napoli partners with Cleveland Clinic Children’s to host a youth patient and family for a meet and greet. In 2016, Mike Napoli visited with patients and families on select Thursday home games. The guest is able to watch batting practice from a VIP location in front of the dugout and meet players. This program reaches over 120 patients and family members at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

HOSPITAL VISITSIn 2016, Indians players joined the Wives Association to visit patients at local hospitals and medical centers. Corey and Amanda Kluber made multiple visits to veterans at the VA Medical Center, providing autographed photos and baseball hats. Cody and Mallory Allen visited patients at the Cleveland Clinic, and Carlos and Karelis Carrasco visited University Hospitals.

Learn more about the Klubers’ visits to the VA Medical Center here:http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/features/Cleveland_Indians_World_Series_Run.asp

YOUTH BASEBALL ANDEDUCATION INVOLVEMENTAs mentioned earlier in the report, many players were involved with Cleveland Indians Community Impact youth baseball and education programs in 2016.

• Yan Gomes, Michael Brantley, Chris Gimenez and Perci Gardner spent time with Cleveland Baseball Federation youth athletes at Play Ball events throughout the season.

• Yan and Jenna Gomes donated an ADA concrete walkway, dugout benches and a concession stand to help rebuild the Gunning Park baseball field on Cleveland’s west side in this year’s Fields for the Future program.

• Tyler Naquin visited Indians Youth Baseball camps and clinics throughout the summer, speaking to the kids about perseverance, determination and grit.

• Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor visited youth participating in the Cleveland RBI program, managed by Cleveland Baseball Federation. Lindor also visited RBI athletes in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

• Cody and Mallory Allen collaborated with Bryan and Kristen Shaw to donate a turf field to Providence House, a crisis nursery on Cleveland’s west side.

• Trevor Bauer visited math and science students at Max Hayes High School and hosted them for a STEM-focused Career Day at the ballpark.

• Carlos Carrasco made several visits to Luis Munoz Marin this past year and donated 500 books, collected through United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign, to the school’s library.

WIVES ASSOCIATION PET CALENDARTommy and Ellen Hunter led the creation of the 2017 Cleveland Indians Pet Calendar, with the proceeds benefitting the Cleveland Animal Protective League, Friendship Animal Protective League and Cleveland Indians Charities.

See more Pet Calendar photos here:http://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1086263-happy-national-dog-day-the-indians-pet-calendar-is-here

UH RAINBOW BABIES VISITSThe Wives Association made five visits to UH Rainbow Babies throughout the season, doing arts and crafts, playing games, and making smoothies with the children. These visits reached hundreds of youth patients throughout the season.

WIVES FUNDRAISING WEEKEND The Cleveland Indians Wives Association held their fundraising weekend on June 3 – 4, 2016. On Friday, June 3rd the Wives auctioned off baskets of players’ favorite things, including books, CDs, snacks, and signed baseball gear. On Saturday, June 4th the Wives held their Jerseys off the Player’s Back Auction, selling game worn jerseys to the highest bidding fans. The Wives Fundraising weekend raised nearly $19,000, benefitting Cleveland Indians Charities and a charity of the Wives’ choice.

LARRY DOBY YOUTH FUNDThrough the leadership of Terry Francona, Indians players, coaching staff, members of Indians support staff, and Indians Owner Paul Dolan and Minority Owner John Sherman have generously created the Larry Doby Youth Fund, collectively pledging $1 million. The Larry Doby Youth Fund will be administered by the Cleveland Foundation, and will seek grant proposals in January 2017 from community organizations that offer programs and resources to help curb youth violence.



FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERINGTo support our organizational guiding commitment to positively impact the community, all Cleveland Indians Front Office staff volunteered at least four hours, for a total of 2,500 hours, to a variety of organizations this past year, supporting organizations and events which include:

• Junior Achievement• Cleveland Indians Career Day• Fields for the Future• American Red Cross Blood Drive at Progressive Field • Greater Cleveland Food Bank• Indians Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner • The Centers for Families and Children Adopt-A-Family program

BOARD GIVINGThe Community Impact department assists ownership, front office executives and players that serve on boards or are actively involved in a nonprofit organization. This assistance includes financial support of these organizations.

FRONT OFFICE ENGAGEMENT

• American Red Cross of Cleveland

• Baseball Heritage Museum

• Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation

• Bob Feller Museum

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland

• Business Volunteers Unlimited

• The Centers for Families and Children

• Cleveland Animal Protective League

• Cleveland Baseball Federation

• Cleveland Foundation

• Cleveland State University

• Cleveland Museum of Natural History

• Cleveland Public Library

• College Now of Greater Cleveland

• Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio

• Engage! Cleveland

• Friendship Animal Protective League

• The First Tee of Cleveland

• Great Lakes Science Center

• Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

• Greater Cleveland Partnership

• Historic Gateway Neighborhood

• Life Act

• Medworks

• Notre Dame College Athletic Advisory Board

• OhioGuidestone

• Orange Effect Foundation

• Positive Coaching Alliance

• Providence House

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

• Shoes and Clothes for Kids

• Stadium Managers Association

• Stewart’s Caring Place

• Teach for America

• United Way

• WISE Cleveland

BOARD AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE:

IN-KIND DONATIONSIn addition to the financial contributions that are provided to nonprofit organizations in our community, the Community Impact department donates game tickets, in-kind items such as autographed baseballs, bats and jerseys, and experiences such as throwing out the ceremonial first pitch or viewing batting practice on the field before the game to deserving non-profit organizations. Local charities leverage these donated tickets, items and experiences to generate incremental dollars for their causes. In 2016, the Cleveland Indians provided over 350 items and over 90 experiences to local non-profits.

In addition, through the Tickets for Kids partnership, we have donated 3,076 tickets from season ticket holders to local nonprofit organizations. Local charities leverage these donated tickets, items and experiences to generate incremental dollars for their causes.

COMMISSIONER’S INITIATIVE TICKETSThis year, we donated 28,936 tickets through the Commissioner’s Community Tickets Initiative. With these tickets, we supported education programs and initiatives, recognized volunteer work, supported civic engagement, and supported military causes.

Our Charitable Tickets program provides tickets for nonprofits to distribute to community members

who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a major league baseball game. In 2016, we provided 2,474 tickets to local non-profit organizations.

BVU INDIANS VOLUNTEER CHALLENGEThroughout the season, the Indians partnered with BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence to encourage community service through the BVU Indians Volunteer Challenge for the 6th consecutive year. For every 4 hours of service, registered volunteers received 2 tickets to an Indians game. Over the course of the season, the Indians provided more than 5,000 tickets to local volunteers, incentivizing over 10,000 hours of community service. On September 22, 2016 the Adult Volunteer of the Year Norman Wells and the Youth Volunteer of the Year Andre Wilson threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch before the game.

DELAWARE NORTH VOLUNTEERINGEach year, Delaware North Sportservice donates more than $1.3 million to Cleveland area non-profit organizations that participate in our fundraising program. The Cleveland Indians Delaware North Sportservice team utilizes service-oriented volunteer groups to provide first-class service in our concession stands an in-seating vending in exchange for a donation to their organization. Delaware North Sportservice guarantees a minimum donation of $60 per volunteer per event.

DONATIONS

KEYBANK GLOVE DRIVEThe KeyBank Glove Drive donated more than 700 baseball gloves to Cleveland Baseball Federation in 2016. In its fifth year, the drive has collected over 3,000 gloves in total. In addition, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund contributed $5,000 for additional baseball equipment. Each person who donated a glove received a ticket to the game on MLB Equipment Day and a post-game autograph session, held Sunday, September 18, 2016.


POSTSEASON

The Cleveland Indians also serve the global community by taking a proactive approach to supporting various environmental initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint at Progressive Field.

In 2016, the Indians were named the “Greenest Team Off the Field” for sustainability efforts at Progressive Field.

See the write up by GreenSportsBlog here:https://greensportsblog.com/2016/12/16/cleveland-indians-comment-on-winning-gsbs-best-team-on-fieldgreenest-team-off-field-award/

RECYCLINGThe Indians recycle cardboard, paper, aluminum, plastic #1, scrap metal, florescent bulbs and ballast, batteries, electronics, and wood pallets throughout the season. Recycling continues in the front office during the off-season with blue recycling bins for paper products provided in each cubicle. The Indians even recycle cooking oil by removing impurities through FiltaFry filtration services and significantly reduce original oil disposal.

ENERGYAs the first American League ballpark to go solar, Progressive Field is among industry leaders in preserving the environment through the use of advanced energy and green options. Forty-two solar panels installed at the ballpark provide 8.4 kilowatts of clean, renewable energy. The Indians

also harness energy by transforming food waste into electricity through Grind2Energy. Since 2008, all newly installed lighting has used LED bulbs, saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions. In 2016, the Indians forged a partnership with First Energy to purchase 100% Green e-certified wind energy to power the ballpark.

Read more about the partnership here:http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20160401/NEWS/160409963/indians-and-firstenergy-make-a-green-energy-pact-for-progressive-field

GARDENINGIn 2016, the Cleveland Indians continued tending to the Player’s Lot garden. Clubhouse staff grew herbs and vegetables, collected the produce, and prepared meals for our home and visiting teams using these home-grown fresh ingredients. This year, the Indians placed even more garden space at the Right Field Gate to grow more herbs and vegetables with harvest potential.

SUSTAINABILITY AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD

PLAY BALLOn Saturday, October

15, 2016, the Indians hosted a Play Ball skills clinic at St.

Ignatius High School benefitting Cleveland Baseball Federation youth

baseball athletes. Nearly 100 youth athletes participated in this event. Indians alumni Joe Charboneau and Len Barker joined rookie relief pitcher Perci Garner to work on throwing, catching and baserunning drills with the youth athletes.

Read more about the event here:http://m.mlb.com/news/article/206193524/indians-host-play-ball-event-at-st-ignatius/

On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, the Indians hosted another Play Ball clinic at Luiz Munoz Marin school benefitting Boys & Girls Club youth. Indians alumnus Joe Charboneau joined catcher Chris Gimenez to facilitate an indoor game of wiffle ball with the youth.

See footage from this event here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdOQrNvrnU0

STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONAT CLEVELAND CLINICOn Wednesday, October 26, 2016, the Indians visited Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation with representatives from Indians ownership, MLB leadership, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation to present a donation of a

Starlight Fun Center mobile entertainment unit to the local hospital for the youth patients to enjoy. Indians legend Carlos Baerga was in attendance as well to take photos with the kids and visit patients, along with Slider and the Hot Dogs.

MAKE-A-WISHThe Indians hosted a Make-A-Wish family for a special pre-game experience on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Jonah Martinez and his family had the opportunity to watch batting practice from the dugout, meet players and receive unique autographed items.

GAME BALL DELIVERYBefore each home game, the Indians hosted the Youth of the Year from a local Boys & Girls Club to deliver the game ball to the mound alongside an Indians legend. These Game Ball Deliverers had the unique opportunity to be on the field pre-game during the World Series and received MLB and Indians branded items and apparel. The Game Ball Deliverers included:

• Game 1: Jocelyn Woods, Boys & Girls Clubs National Youth of the Year• Game 2: Zaylianny Mojica, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland Youth

of the Year• Game 6: Rosetta Shepard, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County Youth of

the Year• Game 7: Devontre Cohen, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve

Youth of the Year

WATCH PARTIESDuring Games 3 – 5 of the World Series, the Indians hosted watch parties at Progressive Field for fans to cheer on the Tribe at Wrigley Field. General admission tickets were $5 each, and watch party tickets sold out within hours. All ticket proceeds benefitted MLB Charities and Cleveland Indians Charities.



BOB FELLERACT OF VALOR The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award is presented to a current MLB player, a

member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy who possess Mr. Feller’s values, integrity and dedication to serving their country. This year, the Cleveland Indians selected Corey Kluber as the club’s nominee for his work with the Cleveland VA Medical Center. Each month during the season, Corey visited rehabilitating military veterans, spent hours building personal relationships, and provided memorable experiences and autographed memorabilia for our servicemen and women. Bob DiBiasio, who serves on the board of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation, presented Corey with his nomination during a pregame ceremony on July 4, 2016.

ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARDThe Roberto Clemente Award annually recognizes a player from each Club who best represents the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Carlos Carrasco was selected as the Cleveland Indians recipient of this award for his work with local Hispanic youth through education programs with United Way Stuff the Bus and Luis Munoz Marin K-8 School. Carlos was recognized as the Indians nominee through a pre-game ceremony on September 7, 2016.

In the spirit of philanthropy, the Indians also recognized Victor A. Ruiz, the Executive Director of Esperanza, Inc. as a community leader that embodies the humanitarian spirit. Esperanza’s mission is to support Hispanic students to graduate high school and promote post-secondary educational attainment.

GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS In January 2016, the RBI Senior Girls Softball team were named Amateur Athletes of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, in recognition of winning the RBI World Series the previous summer. Upon accepting their award at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards banquet, the girls were surprised to see 16 members of the Indians roster come out to congratulate them.

Read more about the event here:http://m.mlb.com/news/article/163132146/indians-join-rbi-softball-world-series-champs/

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