Mets Community Insider

As part of his Nimmo’s 9 program, which connects Brandon Nimmo with local community members, the Mets outfielder hosted two groups in June.

Earlier in June, veterans and military families from the Travis Manion Foundation visited Citi Field, complementing the Mets’ ongoing commitment to honoring those who serve. The Travis Manion Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to build character in future generations.

Later in the month, Brandon welcomed members of Forestdale Inc.’s Strong Fathers Initiative, a program dedicated to encouraging fathers’ emotional and material engagement with their children.

Both groups were invited to batting practice, where they met Brandon and received Mets swag.

For his third Smile Tuesdays event of 2025, Francisco Lindor invited youth athletes from Commonpoint to spotlight the power of a smile and promote good dental health. A grantee partner of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, Commonpoint is a community-focused nonprofit serving diverse populations across the five boroughs and beyond. The organization provides youth with instruction to improve fitness, build skills, confidence, and sportsmanship, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of active, healthy living.

The youth athletes had the chance to meet Francisco, watch batting practice, receive Mets swag, and learn dental hygiene tips from Francisco and team dentist, Dr. Howard Livers.

Mets outfielder Jesse Winker teamed up with Pitch In For Baseball and Softball to donate brand new baseball and softball equipment to youth athletes from St. Albans – Jamaica Comets Little League. A grantee partner of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, Pitch In For Baseball and Softball’s mission is to eliminate barriers by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools, and organizations around the world who are most in need. In addition to the equipment, each little leaguer also received a pair of cleats, thanks to a generous donation from Boombah.

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation kicked off the 2025 Coach Development Program with its first session at Citi Field this June.

In collaboration with the Center for Healing & Justice Through Sport (CHJS), youth baseball and softball coaches from across the tri-state area gathered at the ballpark for a clinic designed to support the complex and rewarding role of coaching. The session provided high-quality learning materials, practical resources, and thoughtful strategies to help coaches lead with confidence, care, and impact.

To register for the second session of the program on July 24, please visit: Amazin’ Mets Foundation Coach Development Program.

The Mets welcomed the newest member of the organization – 8-year-old Joseph from Deer Park. As part of SNY’s Dream Day, presented by Toyota, Joseph spent an afternoon at Citi Field meeting his favorite players and going behind the scenes at the ballpark.

At four years old, Joseph was diagnosed with medulloblastoma - an aggressive, grade 4 brain cancer in young children. After six months of chemotherapy, he developed posterior fossa syndrome, which severely impacted his speech and motor skills. Thanks to a new radiation-free therapy, Joseph is now in remission, back in school, and enjoying his favorite activities.