The Youth and the Ball Field of Hope
The Youth and the Ball Field of Hope Rio Grande High School Ravens baseball team clearing a pathway for accessibility. Through the Ball Field of Hope project, the youth gained workforce skills that will help them in the future. On September 2022, the Rio Grande High School baseball and dance teams provided volunteer services and […]
Grand Opening of Ball Field of Hope
Grand Opening of Ball Field of Hope Kids enjoying a wiffle ball game. “A Safe Place to play ball”, that is what motivated the Ball Field of Hope. Early April of 2023 the Choose Your Own Future challenge officially inaugurated the Ball Field of Hope. The grand opening of this field brought closure to the first […]
Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope
Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope Phase 1 of the Ball Field of Hope is complete (photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) October 11, 2022 marked the completion of phase one of the Ball Field of Hope restoration project! This phase included clearing the field of weeds, providing training experience for students in a […]
Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens
Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens Midnight and Twilight have new hope for a brighter future after being rescued by brothers Jayden Reed and Bruce Franks, two young residents of the Mission Training Center. “On Sunday after the Day of Caring, the boys were out playing by the trailer volunteers had loaded with rubbish […]
100 Volunteers Transform the Ball Field
100 Volunteers Transform the Ball Field Community members circle up for instructions. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Volunteers register and prepare to begin work. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Kindness Ambassador, Michael Riordan, signs-in with his family and friends. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Saturday, September 17th 2022 was United Way of Central New Mexico’s third annual Day […]
ABQ BioPark Zoo Connection
ABQ BioPark Zoo Connection Zookeeper Ed cuts through an elm trunk. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) An unexpected connection for the Ball Field of Hope when Mission Training Center’s Program Director, Patti Rivas, was driving down the road and stopped to ask a City employee what they were doing. That interaction resulted in a partnership with […]
Businesses Pitch-in for Youth
Businesses Pitch-in for Youth JPR driver Ritchie delivers the first batch of discounted infield mix to the field. “Since this is for the kids, I want to help,” said Randy Goldstrom of Westside Concrete Hitch-N-Go. Randy is among the many New Mexico businesses to pitch in for the Ball Field of Hope. As a community-driven […]
Adult Education Students Gain Field Experience (on the Ball Field)
Joseph trains Cheryl on operation of the bucket. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) “I feel good about helping out the community, especially when there are kids involved. I really appreciate them having me out here to work on the field,” said Avery Caté, a student in Catholic Charities’ Heavy Equipment Operator course. Avery is one of […]
How the Ball Field of Hope is becoming accessible for people of all abilities
The Day of Caring project at the Ball Field of Hope on September 17th will create an accessible path for people of all abilities to reach the field.
Ball Field of Hope
Creating the Ball Field of Hope Photo credit: Patti Ravis (May 2022) The real-world impact of the Choose Your Own Future college and career readiness Change the World challenge activity offered through United Way of Central New Mexico is taking shape in the form of a baseball field in Albuquerque’s South Valley. Offering opportunities for […]
