On Friday, the Orioles announced the launch of their Adopt-A-School campaign, endorsed by Baltimore City Public Schools in support of Harlem Park Elementary Middle School, an educational institution for more than 440 students and staff serving Pre-K through eighth grades in West Baltimore.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for both the Baltimore Orioles and Harlem Park Elementary Middle School as they join forces to strengthen community ties and promote youth development.
A glimpse of the blossoming partnership was displayed on Opening Day, when Harlem Park fourth-grader Aubree Singletary threw the first pitch to national baseball Hall of Famer and Orioles legend Cal Ripken, Jr.
Mayor Scott with Cortez Gillies and Aubree Singletary:
“When we say we want to create winners on and off the field in Baltimore, this partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, Harlem Park Elementary and Middle School, and Baltimore City Public Schools for their Adopt-a-School project is exactly what we mean,” Gov. Wes Moore said. “The Orioles are committed to making truly impactful engagement in the Harlem Park community, and this partnership will help provide much-needed assistance to the teachers, staff, and administrators and build a closer connection with students and their families.”
Strengthening the future of learning in Baltimore City.
We are thrilled to launch our Adopt-A-School initiative to support educational advancements, strengthen community ties, and promote youth development at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School.
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— Orioles Community (@OsCommunity) April 12, 2024
Through this initiative, the Orioles will stand as a committed partner in truly impacting students’ lives and learning for years to come.
“We are thrilled to formalize our relationship with Harlem Park and embark on this journey together,” Orioles Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Kerry Watson, Jr. said. “At the Orioles, we believe that it is our duty to invest in education and empower students to reach their full potential. Empowerment lies in the ability to harness our platform, amplifying voices, ideas, and initiatives for meaningful impact. Baseball has the power to transcend the boundaries of the field and unite communities, and we believe that by investing in the youth of Baltimore, we can create lasting change and inspire future leaders.”
