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Brewers Community Foundation Announces 2024 Drive for Charity Events

BCF Leadership Council is Joined by Media Partner 620 WTMJ for First Event Offered as a Drive-Thru (April 4) and In-Person (April 5-7) Donation Opportunity

By - Mar 27th, 2024 11:14 am

MILWAUKEE – Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) today announced the schedule for its 2024 Drive for Charity events, presented by the BCF Leadership Council. The 2024 Drive for Charity, a series of donation opportunities supporting non-profits in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin, will mark the 20th anniversary of the program.

Media sponsor 620 WTMJ is supporting the first event of the year, benefiting the Wisconsin Humane Society. The event will be hosted as a Drive-Thru at American Family Field on Thursday, April 4 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Cooper parking lot, near Helfaer Field. In addition, the first 250 fans who donate at the Drive-Thru will receive a Brewers hat and two Loge Level tickets for a future Brewers home game. Fans can also donate in-stadium during the April 5-7 homestand against the Seattle Mariners with donation tables located inside American Family Field at the Potawatomi (right-field), Home Plate and Left-Field gate entrances. Those donating or making a $10 contribution will receive a collectible Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks pin.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is collecting pet supplies and has a high need for items such as: moist dog treats, dog potty pads, peanut butter, unscented baby wipes, dog toys, pet food and cat litter. The Wisconsin Humane Society wish list offers additional detail.

For the Drive-Thru event on Thursday, April 4, fans can expect BCF employees and volunteers onsite to accept donations through car windows or trunks. Online donations, made at brewers.com/DriveForCharity, of at least $10 between April 4-7 will also receive the collectible Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks commemorative pin.

The three remaining Drive for Charity events are slated to take place during games at American Family Field, providing fans with the opportunity to donate designated items that will be distributed to organizations working for the greater good.

Fans who donate designated items or make a monetary donation of at least $10 for future events will receive a commemorative pin.

The 2024 Drive for Charity schedule is as follows:

  • April 4 Drive-Thru: Pet Supplies
    • Commemorative Pins: Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks
  • April 5-7 Brewers vs. Seattle Mariners: Pet Supplies
    • Commemorative Pin: Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks
  • June 14-16 Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds: Peanut Butter
  • Aug. 9-11 Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds: New socks
    • Commemorative Pin: TBA
  • Sept. 27-29 Brewers vs. New York Mets: New winter hats, mittens and scarves
    • Commemorative Pin: TBA

The 2024 Drive for Charity events are presented by the Brewers Community Foundation Leadership Council: American Family Insurance, Aurora Health Care®, Baker Tilly, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Johnson Controls, Lubar & Co., Molson Coors, Milwaukee Admirals, Northwestern Mutual, We Energies Foundation, and Wintrust | Town Bank.

Brewers Community Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in the Greater Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin. Over the past decade, BCF has generated more than $55 million to support local non-profits in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs. Approximately 200 non-profit organizations receive funding annually through the Foundation’s initiatives. Visit brewers.com/BCF to learn about ways you can join the team that goes to bat for those in need.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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