New York Yankees Captain Aaron Judge is continuing his mission to inspire and uplift the next generation through his nonprofit, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. The foundation has announced the October 2025 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $3,000 to support programs that help children and youth become responsible citizens and reach their full potential.
This round of ALL RISE Mini-Grants honors three standout organizations:
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Junior League of San Joaquin County – San Joaquin County, CA
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Bulldog Pantry – Fresno County, CA
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Reach Out and Read – Bronx County, NY
“These three organizations are developing leaders and good citizens, promoting literacy skills, teaching health and well-being, and serving their respective communities,” said Aaron Judge, founder of the ALL RISE Foundation. “Because they align with the ALL RISE mission, I’m proud to champion their work and support their growth. It’s inspiring to see these programs empowering students to reach their full potential.”
Junior League of San Joaquin County: “It’s Game Time!”
Locally, the Junior League of San Joaquin County continues its inspiring work with special-needs students in our community — a mission that perfectly echoes the ALL RISE philosophy that every player counts, every heart matters.
The Mini-Grant will help produce Festivale 2025, a prom-style celebration for 450 special-needs students aged 18 to 22. This year’s theme, “It’s Game Time!”, serves as a powerful reminder of the determination and heart these students bring to every challenge. Beyond the event, the Junior League is expanding its efforts to help students gain vocational and life skills — empowering them to live and thrive independently.
Bulldog Pantry: Students Feeding the Community
In Fresno County, the Bulldog Pantry continues to embody the spirit of service and leadership. Run entirely by student volunteers, the pantry provides free food to more than 400 families each month, while also helping young volunteers discover their own leadership potential.
The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will fund food purchases — mostly from the Central California Food Bank — covering nearly half of the pantry’s annual costs. The result: nourishment for the community and the development of the next generation of compassionate leaders.
Reach Out and Read: Building Futures Through Literacy
Across the country in the Bronx, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York (ROR GNY) is changing lives through literacy. Founded by pediatricians in 1999, the organization integrates early reading into pediatric care, helping families make books and storytelling a part of daily life.
The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will enable ROR GNY to purchase diverse, bilingual, and high-quality children’s books for disadvantaged families. These books will reach children ages 0 to 5, helping them build language skills and confidence from the very start.
About the ALL RISE Foundation
The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation promotes positive character development, supports youth facing health or family hardships, and funds programs that encourage academic excellence. The Mini-Grant program directs every dollar raised straight into youth initiatives across San Joaquin, Fresno, and Bronx Counties.
To learn more or become a sponsor, visit aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org or call (209) 214-7399.