Financial Assistance
Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.)
The Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. (B.A.T.) is a charitable organization that has been in existence since 1986. The mission of the organization is to serve as a short-term bridge for members of the Baseball Family who are in need of financial, medical or psychological assistance.
All assistance provided by B.A.T. is done on a confidential basis through grants as a means to help people get back on their feet and become self-sufficient. To apply for a grant and learn more, please visit baseballassistanceteam.com or call (212) 931-7822. All requests are reviewed on a monthly basis.
B.A.T.'s Services
Financial Literacy
Capital One
The financial literacy section provides information and resources to aid your financial growth and development. Below you can find links to Capital One’s financial education resources.
Learn and Grow
Learn & Grow is Capital One’s content hub, which provides educational, financial articles and videos that empower people and businesses to learn, grow and focus on what matters most. Click here to be directed to Capital One’s Learn and Grow site.
The Money & Life Program by Capital One
Gain clarity on what matters most, uncover what may be holding you back, and gain new insights to help set yourself up for financial success with Capital One’s Money & Life Program. With one-on-one mentoring, self-guided exercises, and group workshops, the Money & Life Program is free of charge, sales pitches, and judgement. Your path to smarter spending (and saving!) starts here. Click here to learn more about The Money & Life Program by Capital One.
Personal Finance 101 - Capital One & Khan Academy: Financial Literacy Course
Level up your financial knowledge with this free, self-paced course from Khan Academy and Capital One, and build a foundation for a financially sound future. Click here to learn more about this course and enroll.
Capital One Cafés
A Capital One Café is part bank, part café–all in one convenient and welcoming space. Come in for everyday banking, in-person support from Ambassadors and handcrafted beverages from Verve Coffee Roasters. The Café offers free WiFi and cozy seating for all, plus most of our locations have extended and weekend hours. You can even work toward your money goals with free events, workshops and one-on-one Money & Life mentoring. Visit any of our 60+ locations nationwide whether you bank with us or not. Everyone’s welcome. Click here to learn more about Capital One Cafés, and to find hours and locations near you.
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Cafés do not provide the same services as bank branches, but have self-service banking options, including ATMs, and Ambassadors who can help you. Visit a Café or capitalone.com/local for details. Food and beverages provided by a third-party. Banking products and services offered by Capital One, N.A., Member FDIC.
United States Government Assistance
Everyone needs some help from time to time. If you are looking for help managing basic needs, including affordable housing, food assistance, unemployment benefits, student financial aid, etc., you can visit www.usa.gov/benefits-grants-loans to see if you qualify. You can also call toll-free at 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).
Canadian Government Assistance
The Government of Canada, provincial governments and territorial governments all provide financial assistance to help to manage basic needs. To find out if you are eligible for assistance from the federal, provincial or territorial government, visit www.canadabenefits.gc.ca. You can also visit www.canada.ca to find helpful resources on financial management, family affairs, healthcare, etc.
