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    The ultimate goal of the Chicago White Sox is to compete for a championship on the field every season. We take great pride in our teams' accomplishments on the field, but just as important to the organization are our accomplishments off-the-field. The White Sox recognize and accept the responsibility to serve all Chicagoans in the greater Chicagoland community. Our outreach through Chicago White Sox Charities, the team's philanthropic arm, along with the club's year-round community relations efforts, touch the lives of our neighbors in many different ways.


    In addition to the in-kind support provided by the club, White Sox Charities provides financial and emotional support to hundreds of Chicago-based organizations, including those leading the fight against cancer, dedicated to improving the lives of youth through recreation and education, and those offering support to children and families in crisis. With the generous support of White Sox fans, friends and sponsors, White Sox Charities has donated nearly $15 million since its inception in 1990, striving to improve the quality of life for Chicagoans of all ages, races and genders.


    To the White Sox, winning goes beyond the diamond into the community. The White Sox and White Sox Charities want to inspire, educate and embrace Chicago to create a lasting legacy for future generations.

Community Relations

2009 Past Events

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event - Friday, September 25 at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several members of the White Sox Volunteers Corps, along with former White Sox team members Ron Kittle and Moose Skowron and White Sox mascot Southpaw in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

American Red Cross Night - Tuesday, September 22 at U.S. Cellular Field

The Chicago White Sox recognized all of the American Red Cross donors and volunteers that have helped patients in need during a pregame ceremony at U.S. Cellular Field. The American Red Cross promotes blood donation, safety preparedness, CPR and first aid.

White Sox Wives Food Drive - Saturday, September 19 at U.S. Cellular Field

The White Sox Player's Wives gathered food and monetary donations to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event - Friday, September 18 at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several members of the White Sox Volunteers Corps, along with former White Sox team member Ron Kittle and White Sox mascot Southpaw in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

White Sox Day of Service, September 10

Nearly four hundred White Sox Volunteer Corps members joined forces in the second day of service this season. The White Sox teamed up with Chicago Cares to transform Wendell Phillips Academy High School and Ida B. Wells Preparatory Elementary School in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. Volunteers were joined by current White Sox players and coaches along with White Sox former players to paint classroom and murals, build benches outdoors and refurbish the softball field. For more information on the White Sox Volunteer Corps, please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

JD's MVPs - Wednesday, September 8 at U.S. Cellular Field

Jermaine Dye hosted nine children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, provided game tickets, T-shirts and Comiskey Cash for the children. JD's MVPs participated in a pregame meet-and-greet with Jermaine and were recognized on the field before the game.

Scott's Heroes, Tuesday, September 8 at U.S. Cellular Field

Scott Linebrink hosted two individuals and their families from the United States Armed Forces. Scott provided each guest with a game ticket, "Scot's Heroes" T-shirt and Comiskey Cash. Scott's Heroes attended batting practice, which included a meet-and-greet with Scott.

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event - Friday, September 4 at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several members of the White Sox Volunteers Corps, along with White Sox coach Joey Cora in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

White Sox/American Red Cross Blood Drive - Saturday, August 29 at U. S. Cellular Field

The White Sox teamed with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at U.S. Cellular Field. Nearly 100 donors presented to donate blood at the ballpark.

Field of Greens Golf Outing - Thursday, August 20 at Harborside International Golf Course

Current and former White Sox team members, as well as other sports celebrities chipped in for charity at the annual Field of Greens Golf Outing. Proceeds went to pediatric cancer and treatment programs at Children's Memorial and University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital.

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event - Friday, August 21 at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several members of the White Sox Volunteers Corps, along with White Sox team member Brent Lillibridge in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

Scott's Heroes, Tuesday, August 18 at U.S. Cellular Field

Scott Linebrink hosted two individuals and their families from the United States Armed Forces. Scott provided each guest with a game ticket, "Scot's Heroes" T-shirt and Comiskey Cash. Scott's Heroes attended batting practice, which included a meet-and-greet with Scott.

White Sox Charities Ultimate Auction, Saturday, August 8

Seven unique premium auction items were featured during WGN-TV's television broadcast of that evening's game. Viewers were able to bid on the items throughout the game at whitesox.com/ultimatebid. Some of the items available included: a Suite Home Chicago Package, which included a suite to a White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls game or a broadcast experience for four, which included dinner with Ken "Hawk" Harrelson and Steve Stone. White Sox Charities raised nearly $130,000 during White Sox Charities week.

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event - Friday, August 7 at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several members of the White Sox Volunteers Corps, along with Gordon Beckham, Harold Baines and Minnie Minoso in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please visit www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

White Sox Wives Brown Bag Sale - Friday August 7 at U.S. Cellular Field

Wives of White Sox players were on the 100 and 500-levels selling "mystery brown bags" with autographed baseballs inside. While each bag contains an autographed baseball, fans did not know who signed the ball until they purchased a bag. Baseballs included in the sale were be signed by current members of the White Sox and White Sox legends, such as Hall of Famers Carlton Fisk and Luis Aparicio.

White Sox Collectible Ball Sale - Thursday August 6 at U.S. Cellular Field

Game-used baseballs from past games and seasons were made available for purchase on the 100 and 500-level concourses with proceeds to benefit Chicago White Sox Charities.

White Sox ACE Team Sox Tags Sale - Wednesday, August 5 at U.S. Cellular Field

Members of the White Sox Amateur City Elite (ACE) high school travel team partnered with Sox Split raffle ticket sellers in promoting the sale of special Sox Tags with proceeds to benefit Chicago White Sox Charities.

Jerseys Off Our Backs Auction - Tuesday, August 4 at U.S. Cellular Field

Fans at the game bid on jerseys worn by select players in that evening's White Sox starting lineup vs. the Angels. The winning bidders received the same jerseys worn that evening, autographed by the respective player with proceeds to benefit Chicago White Sox Charities.

White Sox Training Academy Camp - Tuesday, July 21 in LaGrange Park

Jayson Nix visited and signed autographs for young athletes at a White Sox Training Academy Camp in LaGrange Park. To attend a summer camp, you must register in advance at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com

White Sox Training Academy Camp - Tuesday, July 21 in Elmhurst

Tony Pena visited and signed autographs for young athletes at a White Sox Training Academy Camp in Elmhurst. To attend a summer camp, you must register in advance at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com

Scott's Heroes, Tuesday, July 21 at U.S. Cellular Field

Scott Linebrink hosted two individuals and their families from the United States Armed Forces. Scott provided each guest with a game ticket, "Scot's Heroes" T-shirt and Comiskey Cash. Scott's Heroes attended batting practice, which included a meet-and-greet with Scott.

White Sox Volunteer Corps/American Red Cross Blood Drive - Monday, July 20 at Children's Memorial Hospital

The Chicago White Sox and the American Red Cross teamed up to host a blood drive at Children's Memorial Hospital. White Sox players D.J. Carrasco and Josh Fields visited with children at the Brown Family Life Center and the Chicago White Sox Day Hospital, and also stopped by the blood drive to show their support for blood donors For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please click here www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event, Friday, July 17

The Chicago White Sox and Greater Chicago Food Depository teamed up with several White Sox Volunteer Corps members, along with former players Ron Kittle, Dan Pasqua, and Carlos May in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please click here www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

White Sox Training Academy Camp - Wednesday, July 8 in Clarendon Hills

Aaron Poreda visited and signed autographs for young athletes at a White Sox Training Academy Camp in Clarendon Hills. To attend a summer camp, you must register in advance at www.BullsSoxA cademy.com

White Sox Volunteer Corps/American Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, July 8 at Rush University Medical Center

The Chicago White Sox and the American Red Cross teamed up to host a blood drive at Rush University Medical Center. White Sox players John Danks and Gordon Beckham stopped by and supported the blood donors. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please click here www.whitesox.com/volunteercorps.

ALS Awareness Night - Wednesday, July 8 at U.S. Cellular Field

July 4, 2009 marked the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest Man" speech. The Chicago White Sox recognized and supported the fight against ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, with a pregame ceremony and a recitation of the "Luckiest Man" speech.

Jermaine Dye Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Scholarship Winners - Wednesday, July 8 at U.S. Cellular Field

In appreciation of former Boys & Girls club member Jermaine Dye's volunteerism with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC), the University of Phoenix established The Jermaine Dye Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Scholarship Program. The program enables qualified Club members who may not otherwise be able to attend college the opportunity to attend University of Phoenix. The White Sox honored the 10 new recipients on the field before the game.

Buses for Baseball - Tuesday, July 7 at U.S. Cellular Field

The White Sox and the Major league Baseball Players Association provided game tickets, transportation and Comiskey Cash for children from Holy Cross/IHM to attend the White Sox game and meet current players and coaches.

IFI Essay Winner Recognition, Tuesday, July 7 at U.S. Cellular Field

The White Sox and the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative welcomed the winners of the 2008 Fatherhood Essay Contest, which annually attracts nearly 30,000 essays from students across Illinois. Essay winners were recognized pregame.

White Sox Day at Taste -Thursday, July 2 at the Taste of Chicago Taste Sports Stage!

Former White Sox Players Mike Huff, Ron Kittle and Minnie Minoso appeared at the Taste of Chicago to sign autographs. Southpaw and the Chevrolet Pride Crew joined them to entertain and mingle with fans.

"Go Go Sox" 50th Anniversary - Thursday, June 25 at U.S. Cellular Field

The White Sox celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1959 season with White Sox legends Luis Aparicio, Jim Landis, Jim McAnany, Billy Pierce and Jim Rivera and paid tribute to the historical team that broke the club's 40-year pennant drought with a special on-field ceremony. All proceed benefited Chicago White Sox Charities.

JD's MVPs - Tuesday, June 23 at U.S. Cellular Field

Jermaine Dye hosted children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, providing game tickets, T-shirts and Comiskey Cash for the kids. JD's MVPs participated in a pregame meet-and-greet with Jermaine and were recognized on the field before the game.

White Sox Training Academy Camp - Wednesday, June 10 in Oak Park

Dewayne Wise visited and signed autographs for young athletes at a White Sox Training Academy Camp in Oak Park. To attend a summer camp, you must register in advance at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com

KinderVision - Sunday, June 7 at U.S. Cellular Field

KinderVision, a community service organization whose primary purpose is to "Protect families through education via a unique, proactive, video-based program aimed at preventing child abduction and child exploitation," produced free child safety I.D. DVD's for all children who attended the game.

White Sox Volunteer Corps Food Repacking Event, Friday, June 5

The Chicago White Sox and Greater Chicago Food Depository teamed up with several White Sox Volunteer Corps members, along with Scott Linebrink and his wife Kelly, Clayton Richard with his wife Ashley, and Chris Getz in a food repacking event. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please click here www.whitesox.com/servicechicago.

Military Sock Drive, Sunday, May 24 at U.S. Cellular Field

The Chicago White Sox teamed up with Operation Support our Troops - IL to host a military sock drive at the ballpark. Fans brought in white (athletic) socks to the collections sites at each of the gates as they entered the ballpark. The socks were donated to troops that are serving overseas.

Scott's Heroes, Wednesday, May 20 at U.S. Cellular Field

Scott Linebrink hosted two individuals and their families from the United States Armed Forces. Scott provided each guest with a game ticket, "Scott's Heroes" T-shirt and Comiskey Cash. Scott's Heroes attended batting practice, which included a meet-and-greet with Scott.

Jefferson Awards - Tuesday, May 19 at U.S. Cellular Field

The Jefferson Awards were established in 1972 to acknowledge individuals who have donated their time and energy to making a difference in their community. Representatives from Chicago Public High Schools were recognized at U.S. Cellular Field for their outstanding contributions and achievements in community service.

Family Field Day and Garage Sale - Saturday, May 16 at U.S. Cellular Field

Spend an hour playing catch on the outfield grass at U.S. Cellular Field, visit the home and visitor dugouts and bullpens and pose for photos at home plate. Tickets for Family Field Day will go on sale March 18, 2009.

All time slots are sold out.

Fans can also shop for unique game-worn and used uniforms, equipment and more at the annual Garage Sale. Admission to the Garage Sale is free!

All proceeds benefit Chicago White Sox Charities.

White Sox Service Day - Saturday, May 9

Five hundred members of the White Sox Volunteer Corps participated in a day of service at two local Boys & Girls Clubs. Volunteer Corps members painted murals and walls, built bookshelves and benches, and planted flowers in our inaugural service day. Players and coaches teamed up with the volunteers to help with the restoration work. For more details and to sign up for the White Sox Volunteer Corps please click here www.whitesox.com/servicechicago.

Chicago White Sox Charities Grant Recipient Celebration - Wednesday, April 29 at U.S. Cellular Field

Chicago White Sox Charities hosted a celebration to recognize current grant recipients. Members from each organization attended a meet-and-greet and took part in a ceremonial check presentation on the field prior to the game.

Organ/Tissue Donor Signing - Wednesday, April 29 at the Thompson Center
White Sox broadcaster Ed Farmer, along with Secretary of State Jesse White and White Sox players (TBD) will sign autographs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Thompson Center in support of Organ/Tissue donation.
JD's MVPs - Wednesday, April 28 at U.S. Cellular Field
Jermaine Dye hosted nine children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, providing game tickets, T-shirts and Comiskey Cash for the children. JD's MVPs participated in a pregame meet-and-greet with Jermaine and were recognized on the field before the game.
Awareness Day - Monday, April 27 at U.S. Cellular Field

The Chicago White Sox and Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago have teamed up in support of Autism Awareness Month. Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago provides comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs and their families to improve quality of life and maximize independence. A pre-game ceremony took place on the field prior to the game to promote autism awareness.

Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness - Thursday, April 9 at U.S. Cellular Field
The White Sox teamed up with Secretary of State Jesse White's Life Goes On campaign to promote the need for organ and tissue donors. Mr. White threw a ceremonial first pitch before the game with two brothers, representing their ten year old sister who was killed in a car accident. Their sister's organs have saved the lives of seven people.
Play Ball! Chicago - Wednesday, April 8 at Daley Plaza
White Sox broadcasters Ed Farmer and Bill Melton hosted a trivia contest and participated in activities to kick off the baseball season in Chicago.
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