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TEAM REPORT

SPRING 2025

Baseball, Books and Lifelong Learning Just as a building needs a strong, solid foundation, we have built the ALL RISE Foundation on a strong Mission “to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities”. Backing up this Mission, we live by comprehensive components that guide us as we make decisions on our initiatives and programs. Note that in many of the stories in our Team Report, you will see a ‘baseball mit’, along with the comprehensive component that aligns with that story. This combination has solidified the strength and purpose of all that we do as we continue to grow and engage with our youth. When new opportunities come to us, a simple review of our mission and these comprehensive components remind us to pause, reflect where the opportunity fits, and make good, quality decisions. Reading and Literacy, one of our comprehensive components, has become an area where we continue to grow and are committed to developing life-long learners through inspiring programs that resonate with students. One inspiring program is the ALL RISE Summer Book Club, set to begin June 3rd. The Book Club was launched in the summer of 2023 with approximately 150 readers and tripled in size in 2024! The 2025 Summer Book Club begins in June, and we ask you to share this great summer activity with the students in your family and circle of friends. We need your help to reach our goal of 600 readers! Books have been selected for the various grade levels, and details can be found on page 3. The majority of our programs and initiatives are held in three regions, San Joaquin County, California, where Aaron grew up; Fresno County, California where Aaron attended college, and Bronx, New York, home of your beloved Yankees. We recently hosted virtual author visits at schools in both California and New York. These virtual author visits are not only educational but encouraging for the students. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating students at the next Bronx Education All-Star Day (BEAD) at Yankee Stadium, and hosting the Aaron Judge ALL RISE ProCamp in the Bronx this summer. Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Day was celebrated at a

Comprehensive Components • Leadership Development • Citizenship Development • Character Development • Reading and Literacy • Education • Health & Well-being • Community Involvement

Fresno State Bulldog baseball game in April. Past Mini-Grant recipients from this region were invited to enjoy an afternoon of baseball while meeting and connecting with each other and the Foundation board members and team members. We will host a similar event with the Stockton Ports on Saturday, July 26th for San Joaquin region recipients. Details of past, and upcoming events can be found on pages 3 and 4. Through all the planning of events and initiatives, we are certainly grateful to all who support and encourage us. The ALL RISE Executive Board has laid out the direction, and our Marketing Team works hard to keep you informed and involved. To learn more, follow us on all social media platforms and visit us at AaronJudgeALLRISEfoundation.org. We encourage you to find areas where you can engage with us, and together we can encourage youth to reach unlimited possibilities.

Patty Judge Patty Judge, Aaron’s Mom Executive Director, Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation

MISSION ALL RISE will inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.

Board of Directors Aaron Judge Founder

Patty Judge

President/ Executive Director

Linda Johnson Vice President/ Secretary

Carol Derksen Treasurer

Samantha Judge Member

Michael O’Neill Member

Vincent Ricchiuti Member

Sonia Gradin

Member at Large

Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation P.O. Box 992 Linden, California 95236 209-448-0993 AaronJudgeALLRISEfoundation.org Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is a 501(c)3 Tax ID# 83-1083207

Judge’s CHAMBERS We walk by faith, not by sight – 2 Corinthians 5:7

Early Lessons About Leadership • Leadership Development • Character Development • Health & Well-being

I can remember lying on the living room floor reading books about the Berenstain Bears when I was just old enough to sound out words. Each book was a new adventure that gave me practice at independent reading and provided a lesson about how to treat people. I still remember the subtle reminders about how to be a good friend, why it was important to do your chores, and even a few lessons about leadership. Mama, Papa and Sister Bear became friends. Later, once I was in school, my mom would make a point of coming into my classroom each year to read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, to our class. She also gifted each student a small apple ornament to take home. I beamed with pride watching my mom share a story with my classmates, knowing they would take home their ornaments and tell their parents about the book and the lesson of unconditional love. As my dedication to baseball grew, I started exploring mental conditioning books and non-fiction, some that I still read today. In the Minor Leagues, Mind Gym by Gary Mack, helped me improve my thought process at the plate. Not only do I continue to find joy in reading, I believe it makes me a better friend, teammate, leader, and now father. The ALL RISE Mission to help youth reach their unlimited possibilities begins with the gift of reading. As our Book Club gears up for its third year, we are looking to triple our reach with our carefully curated grade-level book lists that allow parents to read to their little ones and older students to find fiction or nonfiction books that inspire them to read for fun. As we head into summer, I hope you will continue to cheer on the Yankees, but I also hope you will share our book lists with the youth in your lives. With your help, we can ensure that children everywhere improve their literacy and fulfill their dreams like I have.

Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge, Founder

Literacy, Leadersh Shout it from the mountain tops! Shout it from the top row at Yankee Stadium! Just keep shouting! “It’s time for the ALL RISE 2025 Summer Book Club!!” We are looking for 600 – YES we said 600 Kindergarten through 12th grade students to become members of this year's Book Club! In our first year, the ALL RISE Book Club had approximately 150 readers. In 2024, that number tripled. We need your help to reach our goal of 600 students reading this summer! All the information can be found below.

Previous participants in the ALL RISE Summer Book Club were certainly excited about receiving their certificate from Aaron Judge!

The ALL RISE 2025 Summer

June 3rd – September 3rd

BOOK CLUB is Here!

K-2 K to 2nd Grade

Choose a grade-level book from our suggested list and start reading!

3-5

3rd to 5th Grade

6-8

6th to 8th Grade

#ALLRISEtoRead

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9th to 12th Grade

Scan the QR to find out how you can join our Summer Reading Challenge and earn a certificate from Aaron!

ALL RISE

ALL RISE will inspire children & youth to become responsible citizens and encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.

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hip, and Learning AUTHOR: Matt de la Pena BOOK: Last Stop on Market St.

Students at Davis School are excited about their own copy of When the Stars are Scattered!

Students Inspired by Authors Students at Davis Elementary school in Stockton virtually welcomed into their classroom published authors Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson, who presented When the Stars are Scattered. This inspiring book tells a powerful story of resilience, hope and courage. Author Matt de la Pena read his book – Last Stop on Market Street – to three schools in New York, and one class Elk Grove, California. Kindness, empathy, gratitude and finding joy in unexpected places were found in the pages of Matt’s award-winning book. In addition to the inspiration the students received, the ALL RISE Foundation sent each student home with their own copy of the book shared during their virtual author visit. We are thankful to Matt, Omar and Victoria for inspiring our future leaders! The smiles that say “Thank you”

• Preschool students @ Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center in Bronx New York • 1st & 2nd graders @ Washington Heights Education Center in New York • 1st & 3rd graders @ Springfield Gardens Education Center in New York • 2nd graders @ Foulks Ranch Elementary School in Elk Grove, California AUTHORS: Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson BOOK: When the Stars are Scattered

• 4th and 5th graders @ Davis Elementary School in Stockton, California

Developing Leadership and Citizenship Skills Students from San Joaquin County had the opportunity to build their leadership and citizenship skills at the CADA Leadership Conference held in Modesto on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. 106 students from Glenwood Elementary, Waterloo Middle School, Linden High School, and Franklin High School were represented. ALL RISE is committed to offering students these opportunities to build relationships with other student leaders throughout the region, as well as develop their skills to take what they have learned back to their schools. 4

Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Night at the Fresno State Baseball Game A great time was had by all who attended the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Night at the Fresno State Baseball Game on April 26. With representation from past ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients and the opportunity to purchase ALL RISE merchandise, the afternoon was a grand slam!

Many attendees went away doning ALL RISE merch! If you missed out, sweatshirts, tee shirts and so much more can be found at: AaronJudgeALLRISEfoundation.myshopify.com.

Linden High School students receive scholarships Aaron Judge and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation are proud to announce this year's recipients of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship and Samantha Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship. By introducing a second award and increasing the scholarship amount from $1,000 to $2,000 each, we are making an even greater impact on the lives and futures of Linden High School students. The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship, with the first being awarded in 2021, continues to reflect the Foundation’s core mission of promoting citizenship and education. The Samantha Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship honors the values of citizenship, education, and supporting a first-generation college student. It is named in recognition of Aaron’s wife, Samantha, a Linden High School

Samantha Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship Stephanie Casarrubias Stephanie will be attending San Joaquin Delta College

Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship Braden Busalacchi Branden will be attending Modesto Junior College

graduate, who is a shining example of hard work and determination. She has earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology from Fresno State.

Hall of Fame

Thank you to our ALL RISE Family of Affiliates for their on-going support of Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation programs and initiatives. For information on how you can support our efforts, visit: AaronJudgeALLRISEfoundation.org.

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Triple Crown Jordan Brand

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Jane Elise Hendricks Charitable Trust Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation

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RISING UP

Congratulations to our February ’25 Mini-Grant Recipients ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF STOCKTON SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

is a 52-year member- and volunteer-driven organization that is highly motivated to reach their community through their philanthropic programs. Last year, they provided new clothing to 856 underprivileged and unhoused children from 101 schools. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow Assistance League to broaden their program to provide for more children. Through this program, each child receives a pair of jeans; hoodie sweatshirt; t-shirts; underwear and socks. In addition, children receive a packet of personal hygiene items, a packet of school supplies and gift cards. These essentials help fill a tremendous need for the children of our community.

ACTS FOUNDATION FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

provides food, housing and education to under-served individuals in the Central Valley. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will support the expansion of the mentorship program to accommodate the growing number of youths participating in their programs. These mentors work closely with six-eight youth each, providing individualized support and guidance during classes that include educational workshops and activities aimed at enhancing academic skills and knowledge. These workshops cover study skills, time management, homework help and career exploration, giving students the necessary tools and resources to excel.

JUST WRITE COMMUNITY PROJECT BRONX COUNTY, NEW YORK

uses the power of writing to uplift youth, community members and families. Their program, Write Now! is designed to train young creatives to be authors. Students participate in writing workshops and team building activities where they learn about community and expression, strengthen their writing skills and expand their vocabulary. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will allow youth and mentors to convene for teambuilding and writing workshops, and purchase games, creative supplies and writing materials to make the sessions more interactive and engaging.

All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, that support ongoing citizenship and education development.

JUDGEIAN BLAST Mini-Grant Deadline

Eligible Regions

Applications Open: August 6, 2025 Applications Deadline: September 24, 2025

Bronx County, NY Fresno County, CA San Joaquin County, CA

Eligible applicants include communitybased organizations, public and private agencies, and faith-based organizations doing work in San Joaquin and Fresno Counties in California and Bronx County in New York.

Grantees Will Be Announced: October 23, 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: AaronJudgeALLRISEfoundation.org/minigrants 6