Apr 21, 2023
Community
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Hosts Annual Aspire Gala; Group 1001 CEO and President Speaks at Event
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) held its 19th annual Aspire Gala at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on March 25. The event honors leaders from the fields of sports, entertainment, and business and continued the tradition of honoring those who are truly making a difference in the lives of others. This was the fourth year Group 1001 has chaired the gala, and thanks to all the sponsors, special guests, and attendees, it was an incredible event.
The CRSF helps to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building youth development parks, partnering with law enforcement and youth service agencies, and addressing community needs through its national program initiatives. As a large sponsor of CRSF, Group 1001 has committed $10 million to the foundation from 2018 to 2027. To date, the partnership has resulted in:
69,734 youth and 6,135 mentors engaged
10 STEM centers
14 youth development parks
Dan Towriss, President and CEO of Group 1001, was asked to speak at the event. In his speech, he recognized Billie Jean King, who was the special honoree of the evening and is the namesake of the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge.
Click here to watch the Group 1001 event recap video.
During the gala, Billie Jean King was interviewed by Amber Theoharis, an Emmy-award-winning sportscaster and host for NFL Network. She shared her struggles with being a woman in sports, influential people in her life, and recognized all the sponsors of the CRSF, including Gainbridge.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes, the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association, and equal prize money at the US Open, which wouldn’t have happened if Billie wasn’t committed to the dream of equality for women. In recognition of her contributions, Group 1001 has created a special giving campaign called Billie and Friends, where socially aware, inclusivity and diversity-driven philanthropists will partner with our mission to transform lives through sports and education.
All proceeds from this year’s gala will directly benefit the work of the CRSF and the 1.3 million children impacted each year.
About the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation helps to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building Youth Development Parks, partnering with law enforcement and youth service agencies, and addressing community needs through its national program initiatives. Founded in 2001, the Foundation is led by former Major League Baseball players, Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken, and was named in memory of their father, Cal, Sr. The life lessons of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic are keys to success for all young people, especially those living in disadvantaged circumstances. Learn more at www.ripkenfoundation.org.
May 18, 2023
Community
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Group 1001 Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to Open Youth Development Park
On Tuesday, May 16th, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) and Group 1001 proudly cut the ribbon on a new Youth Development Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with synthetic turf and provides an outdoor recrea...
May 14, 2023
Community
Celebrating Mother's Day
The story of how Nick Sanchez became a race car driver starts with his mom, Shanie Sanchez, and a Google search. From the time Nick was a small child, he wanted to drive anything with four wheels and an engine: the family's John Deere, ATV, golf cart, etc. So, as Nick tells it, Shanie got on Google and searched, “...
Apr 27, 2023
Community
Group 1001 President and CEO Dan Towriss commits $2 million to YMCA of Muncie
YMCA of Muncie has kicked off the public phase of a $28.5 million capital campaign. The organization plans to build a new facility on the campus of Muncie Central High School in partnership with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and Ball State University, among others.
It was a $2 million donat...
Apr 6, 2023
Community
Group 1001 Employees Making a Difference in Waltham
For Group 1001 employees, volunteering is part of their DNA. They volunteer their time to improve the communities where they live and work.
In December, theWaltham, MA,office conducted a fooddrive tobenefit Healthy Waltham, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the food insecurity needs in the City of Waltham...
Apr 3, 2023
Community
Group 1001 and Indy Women in Tech Sponsor the Indiana Robotics State Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium
Group 1001 and Indy Women in Tech (IWiT) were proud to sponsor the Indiana Robotics State Championship on March 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The competition is the largest state championship in the country, gathering over 300 robotics teams from elementary, middle, and high schools across the state.
Joe Hog...
Mar 22, 2023
Community
Women in Tech Hosted Their Inaugural EMPOWERIndy Expo
Indy Women in Tech (IWiT) kicked off Women’s History Month by hosting the inaugural EMPOWERIndy Expo, presented by TechPoint. EMPOWERIndy is an event aimed to provide women currently in or interested in the tech sector with better access to jobs, leadership, and workshop opportunities.
Women from all around Indiana spe...
Feb 27, 2023
Community
Max Siegel, the CEO of USA Track & Field and Owner of Rev Racing, Speaks About Black History Month
This February during Black History Month, we’re making it a priority to spotlight our African-American partners and employees that are making a difference! Max Siegel, the CEO of USA Track & Field and Owner of Rev Racing, has had a long and distinguished career that has taken him all over the world representing eli...
Nov 7, 2022
Sponsorship
Community
Gainbridge Sponsors Rev Racing’s New Full-Time Truck Entry in 2023
Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, will increase its financial commitment to Rev Racing as it expands into the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Nick Sanchez, the current 2022 ARCA Menards Series Champion and driver in Rev Racing’s NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program, will pilot the new No. 2 Gainbri...
Aug 17, 2022
Community
CRSF and Group 1001 Open a YDP On the Grounds of Gainbridge Field at McCulloch Park
Muncie, IN. (August 17, 2022) – Yesterday, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with Group 1001 and the City of Muncie, announced the official opening of the Foundation’s Youth Development Park (YDP). This multi-purpose turf park is located on the grounds of Gainbridge Field at McCulloch Park in Muncie...
Aug 1, 2022
Community
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Group 1001 Open Four STEM Centers for Nashville Public Schools
Four Nashville schools received state-of-the-art STEM educational products, technology, furniture, and more
Nashville, TN (August 1, 2022) – Last week, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, in partnership with Group 1001, announced the opening of new STEM Centers at four Nashville schools. In addition to Group 1001 initiating...
