Nationals Philanthropies

Official account of the Washington Nationals foundation & #NatsAcademy, championing opportunities for all residents of the Greater Washington region to thrive

[Nationals Communications @NationalsComms]

Yesterday, @nats4good hosted the annual Nationals Homecoming Gala, honoring the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity with the Power of Baseball Award.

The Gala raised nearly $1 million to further Nationals Philanthropies’ community impact work.

More: https://t.co/98d4FRK7S1

[MLBRBI @MLBRBI]

MLB Youth Ambassador @LChamberlain44 stopped by the @Nationals Youth Academy for a special clinic right before the holidays! 🥎❤️

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Nationals Philanthropies’ annual Turkeypalooza holiday meal distribution is putting thousands of Thanksgiving meals on tables throughout the D.C. community this week.

Support from partners, volunteers, and Nationals players extends the reach of our food access initiatives all year, but especially during the holidays.

[MLBDevelops @MLBDevelops]

Excited to have celebrated the 2025 MLB Youth Academy Youths of the Year before Game 2 of the World Series! 🏆

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Last week, Nats first baseman Josh Bell visited local students and Scholar Athletes to read his new children’s book, “What Color is the Sky”.

Proceeds from book sales benefit #NatsAcademy 💙

https://t.co/y32kVLKBoI

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

The 11th Inning Podcast 🤝 #NatsAcademy

Thanks to our dedicated @Nationals Youth Baseball Academy volunteers for writing in for this week’s episode - out now!

https://t.co/CfqeI6ffFf

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

This morning, #NatsAcademy alumnus Aaron Williams spoke to lawmakers and sponsors ahead of tonight’s Congressional Baseball Game at #NatsPark.

Aaron will be honored at the game as one of four 2025 Tim Johnson Memorial Scholarship recipients.

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Each year on Lou Gehrig Day we remember the legacy of Gehrig and all those lost to the disease that bears his name, and celebrate the groups and individuals who have led the pursuit for cures. Visit https://t.co/tXCDxYlpfd to learn more and support. ❤️

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

On #NationalVolunteerWeek, we recognize the 1,800+ volunteers who support programs at #NatsAcademy. Because of them, more young people each year have access to academic enrichment, effective coaching, and the joy of baseball.

Visit https://t.co/p2pzjdgMB4 to apply today!

[MLBDevelops @MLBDevelops]

“Without him, we wouldn’t be able to wear any number… without him none of this would be possible.”

MLB Develops alumni playing for top D1 NCAA programs share below ⬇️ what #42 means to them 💙. Watch the full interview tonight at 5pm ET on @MLBNetwork !

[MLB @MLB]

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson #Jackie42

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Opening Day has arrived and the first #5050Raffle of the season is LIVE!

Get your tickets in park when gates open or online from anywhere in Washington, D.C.

Buy tickets: https://t.co/RH9JG86kUB

[Josiah Gray @JoJoGray40_]

Opening Day! Let’s Gooooo Nats!

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Then ➡️ now

#NatsAcademy alum Janyia Freeman joined @Nationals Principal Owner, Marla Lerner Tanenbaum, to give Ian the 2025 Power of Baseball Award. Janyia first met Ian as a 3rd grader in the Academy’s inaugural year. ❤️

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

Last night, we honored Ian Desmond with the 2025 Power of Baseball Award at the @Nationals Homecoming Gala.

Ian’s commitment to growing the game at #NatsAcademy and present day through Newtown Connection is the embodiment of the Power of Baseball.

https://t.co/80Nbr4q4xm

[Washington Nationals @Nationals]

IAN DESMOND STUNS IN NEW SELFIE

(as the Power of Baseball Award honoree at the @Nats4Good Homecoming Gala)

[Nationals Philanthropies @Nats4Good]

The @Nationals are coming home!

Join us tomorrow at @TheWharfDC: Check out Fan Fest and then grab a front row seat at @Whitlows to see your 2025 Nats walk the red carpet ahead of the Nationals Homecoming Gala.

https://t.co/fxgc8NO3eA