Courtesy of Corporate partner, Key Bank, 3,500 Tribe tickets are allocated to non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Ohio each season. The program is designed to serve under privileged youth, seniors, those physically challenged or who would otherwise not have a chance to attend a professional baseball game. For the past five seasons, program participants receive complementary Tribe tickets. Since 1995, over 69,000 complementary tickets have been donated to various charity organizations.

On July 28, a group of surviving Bluffton University baseball players found solace at Jacobs Field. After the Indians sent the school an equipment donation to replace their items lost in the horrifying bus crash on March 2nd, the Indians had 25 players over for a luncheon with manager Eric Wedge and his coaching staff, assistant general manager Chris Antonetti and several Tribe players. Following lunch, the group of 25 Bluffton players, four coaches and athletic director received a complete tour of the Indians' Ballpark. Wedge, Antonetti and bench coach Jeff Datz then sat the Beaver players down for a talk that inspired them in other ways. They explained the ins and outs of a Major League operation -- from the process behind trades and free-agent signings, to the construction of a lineup, to the value of having a scouting report. For the Indians, giving the Bluffton crew a rare glimpse into their inner workings was something of a civic duty -- an opportunity to fulfill the obligation that comes with being at the forefront of the baseball community.

Last September, Tribe players spent the day shopping with 32 children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland and Lorain County at the Dick's Sporting Goods in Crocker Park. Kids ages 7-15 received $100 gift cards for back-to-school shopping and Tribe players Paul Byrd, Grady Sizemore, C.C. Sabathia, Jake Westbrook and five other Indians were on hand to help the kids make the most of their gift card and purchase clothes, shoes and many other items.

On July 13th and 14th, the Indians challenged fans to "Clean out their Closet" and bring new or gently used clothes to the ballpark to support Dress for Success and the Salvation Army. At the same time, the Indians hosted an employee clothing drive the entire week. All business clothes were donated to Dress for Success, an organization providing low-income professional seekers the opportunity to dress according for interviews. All other clothing items were donated to the Salvation Army. From 5am-9am the clothing drive generated over 2500 pounds of clothing on July 13th. Bins were also set up in front of the ballpark gates before the July 14th games. Fans of all shapes and sizes helped support this worthy cause all week long.

Other Cleveland Indians Drives include the Indians Blood Drive in partnership with the American Heart Association and Indians Equipment Drive benefiting the Cleveland Baseball Federation.

The Cleveland Indians are proud to partner with Rebuilding Together Inc. to help restore a select home in the City of Cleveland. Indians front office executives spend a day as volunteers to landscape, paint and enhance the exterior of the property. Details of the 2007 event will be announced shortly.

Rebuilding Together Inc. is a nonprofit organization designed to assist select Cleveland residents on a limited income, facing challenging circumstances in life and are unable to maintain their property. Restoration and supplies are made possible through the sponsorship of local corporations. For more information about this organization, visit their website at www.rebuildingtogether.org or reach them directly at (216) 556-3265 today.