Dodgers Foundation Wins Prestigious Award For Work in the Community

The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for their work in the community around them. All year long, the players and team foundation participate in humanitarian efforts around the city and provide new opportunities to the youth across the county. 

This week, the Dodgers Foundation was announced as the winner of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award for 2021. The award recognizes efforts of organizations that are taking great strides to help their communities through sports. 

The Dodgers Foundation receives a cash prize of $25,000 for winning the award, according to the team. That money will go towards continuing some of their ongoing initiatives within the community of Los Angeles. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is absolutely thrilled to have received the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Sports Award for our critical work to remove barriers to health equity through sports. Through an approach that focuses on the comprehensive needs of young people, we aggressively tackle the most pressing challenges that Angelenos face by providing access and opportunity for those who need support the most. -Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the LADF

Congrats to the Dodgers Foundation, and thank you for everything they do for our community! 

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