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  • Indians Community Outreach Mission Statement
    The Cleveland Indians connection and commitment to our neighbors reach far beyond the walls of Progressive Field; it extends to the hearts and homes of the many people that support our team. Whether on the field or off the field, the Indians work rigorously to improve the quality of life and share the love of baseball with our community. Through Community Outreach programs and Cleveland Indians Charities, the Indians are dedicated to supporting programs, groups, and activities that make a positive impact on our fans, especially the young fans, of Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC)

CIC Established in 1989, Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) is a self-sustaining charitable organization that concentrates on creative partnerships with select organizations in the community. Through fundraising, CIC provides the opportunity to jointly create and execute youth educational and recreational opportunities. These programs help young people learn to play the game of baseball, develop necessary life skills, learn responsibility, and develop confidence to face today's hurdles.

Since 1989, CIC has donated more than $6.0 million to youth-oriented agencies and organizations of Northeast Ohio. CIC has established relationships with several local organizations that focus on youth education and youth recreation. The following organizations benefit from a continued partnership with CIC:
  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District High School Baseball and Softball Programs
  • Cleveland Baseball Federation, Larry Doby Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (RBI)
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
The monies donated by CIC have been raised through a variety of fund-raising events. In addition, a significant portion of the total raised came from the generosity of Cleveland Indians players, coaches, front office and corporate partners.


The Cleveland Indians organization and its players have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the youth of Northeast Ohio. It is an opportunity and responsibility we embrace.

Progressive Field Ballpark Tours
Experience the excitement of Cleveland's crown jewel with a behind-the-scenes tour of one of baseball's greatest ballparks. The tour includes a visit to the Bullpen, Club Lounge, Press Box, Dugout, Party Suite, Batting Cages and Heritage Park (subject to change). Introduced in 2007, Heritage Park is the exciting new home of the Indians Hall of Fame and other exhibits honoring the franchise's rich history. As one of the tour's featured highlights, your group will browse through inscriptions and monuments dedicated to the late and great players of Tribe history.

Public, group and school tours of Progressive Field are offered from April through September. If you are interested in scheduling a Group Tour, please contact (216) 420-HITS.

High School Hardball Classic - Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2009

Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) played host to the 6th Annual CIC High School Hardball Classic, presented by Cuyahoga Community College. 12 area high schools were given a big league experience to compete at Progressive Field during the two-day event. All proceeds to the event benefitted CIC.

For a complete listing of participating schools and box scores for this year's event please click here »
18th Annual CIC Celebrity Golf Classic - August 3, 2009

Presented by Medical Mutual, with support from SportsTime Ohio.

The Celebrity Golf Classic continues to be the number one fundraiser for Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC). This year's event will take place on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Quail Hollow Resort & Country Club. Spend the day golfing with Indians players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters. The day includes great gifts, prizes, breakfast, lunch, cocktail dinner party, live & silent auction and more. Individual registration, teams of five golfers and sponsorships are available. In 2008, over $175,000 was raised on this event alone.

For more information click here »

CIC and Flashes of Hope Partner for Kick-It
Kick It

Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) and Flashes of Hope partnered to present a new campaign called "Kick It", which will give a chance for young Tribe fans to play kickball in the outfield of Progressive Field with their favorite Indians players and help children with cancer.

Throughout the summer and with parental permission, kids can register teams to hold kickball games in their communities to raise money from July until September. Teams of kids will then be chosen to play in "Kick It" games at Progressive Field post-game during five Kids Fun Days in August and September beginning with Sunday, August 2. All proceeds to benefit Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research.

Kick-It is a national grassroots fundraising campaign, sponsored by Flashes of Hope, that unites communities in the fight against pediatric cancer through a simple game-kickball.

For more information click here »
Clubhouse Collectibles
Purchase a variety of Indians memorabilia- from game used autographed jerseys, balls and bats to baseball cards to autographed photos, there is plenty to choose from and all proceeds benefits Cleveland Indians Charities! Visit the Progressive Field Team Shop for a collection of assorted Indians treasures!