Lincoln Avenue Capital Sponsors Field Trip for Seattle-Area Children to Attend Play Ball Park
Seattle, Aug. 7, 2023
Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), in partnership with Morgan Stanley and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, sponsored a field trip for lower-income students from the Bluffs at Evergreen, an affordable housing community owned by LAC. The field trip took place at Lumen Field and allowed the children to attend Play Ball Park, a part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week.
The interactive event at Lumen Field provided an educational experience for the students, where they learned about baseball history, interacted with former MLB players, and explored exhibits featuring Hall of Fame memorabilia.
LAC CEO Jeremy Bronfman expressed the organization’s commitment to strengthening communities through affordable housing and resident services, including educational programming for young residents. He stated, “We’re thrilled to team up with Morgan Stanley and the Baseball Hall of Fame to provide this beneficial opportunity for students in Seattle.”
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 1: No Poverty – LAC’s partnership with Morgan Stanley and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum aims to support youth education among lower-income students across the country.
- Goal 4: Quality Education – The field trip and the afterschool program launched by LAC, the Hall of Fame, and Morgan Stanley allow children to learn core-curriculum subjects through the lens of baseball.
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – LAC’s affordable housing communities, like the Bluffs at Evergreen, contribute to creating sustainable and inclusive cities.
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The collaboration between LAC, Morgan Stanley, and the Hall of Fame demonstrates the power of partnerships in achieving the SDGs.
About LAC
LAC is a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing. With a presence in 26 states and a portfolio of 120 properties comprising over 22,000 units, LAC provides high-quality, sustainable homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families nationwide.
About the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the historical development of baseball. It collects, exhibits, and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the national pastime.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
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SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development | – The field trip sponsored by Lincoln Avenue Capital, Morgan Stanley, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum aims to provide educational opportunities for lower-income students. – The interactive event at Lumen Field allows participants to learn about baseball history and explore exhibits with Hall of Fame memorabilia. |
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums | – Lincoln Avenue Capital is a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, including the Bluffs at Evergreen community where the residents attended the field trip. – Lincoln Avenue Capital strives to strengthen communities through affordable housing and resident services. |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | – Lincoln Avenue Capital, Morgan Stanley, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum have an ongoing partnership to provide educational opportunities for lower-income students through the lens of baseball. – The groups partnered in 2021 to launch an educational afterschool program for children to learn core-curriculum subjects through the lens of baseball. |
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