‘El Dream’ by José Berríos
Throughout his entire career, José ‘La Makina’ Berríos has helped others achieve their dreams through sports, education, and health. In 2024, José launched El Dream, a philanthropic project with Jays Care Foundation to support youth in under-resourced communities reach their goals. Returning in 2025, ‘El Dream’ by José Berríos will raise funds to help youth develop important life skills through baseball in both his home in Puerto Rico and his adopted home in Canada. This will happen through three Jays Care programs: Girls At Bat, Challenger Baseball, and RBI.
El Dream Fundraising Tracker
El Dream Dinner
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Barberian’s Steak House
Join José for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, premium wine pairings, exceptional cuisine, and a truly remarkable auction in the wine cellar at Barberian’s Steak House.
Tickets are being sold for $3,000 a person, with all funds raised from this unique event helping youth to develop vital life skills through baseball in both José’s home of Puerto Rico and his adopted home of Canada.
If you would like to attend this event, please contact Susan.Hallsworth@bluejays.com.
Space is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A tax receipt will be issued for the maximum amount permitted by Revenue Canada regulations.
José Berríos’ El Dream Night
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Toronto
Join José Berríos for a Party with Purpose!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21, and be part of a night that brings community, purpose, and fun together. Experience José’s inspiring story and his unwavering commitment to help children achieve their dreams through baseball in his home of Puerto Rico and his adopted home in Canada.
Enjoy a vibrant cocktail party filled with Latin music, dancing, and exceptional cuisine, all in support of José Berríos’ El Dream initiative. This special event proudly benefits Jays Care programming in Canada and José’s Fundación La Makina in Puerto Rico, empowering kids who face barriers to discover a sense of belonging on the baseball field, develop essential life skills, unlock their potential, and pursue their dreams.
If you would like to attend this event, please contact jayscareevents@bluejays.com for more information.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.
More About José Berríos and his Long History of Supporting Community
José’s commitment to giving back extends beyond the field. While his philanthropic efforts in Canada began in 2024, his dedication to supporting communities and empowering youth has long been a priority. A proud and hands-on father of three, José has been making an impact for several years in his home of Puerto Rico through his La Makina Foundation.
- Team La Makina – covering costs, travel, and equipment for little league teams across Puerto Rico, enabling youth to realize their on-field dreams while learning off-field life skills
- Puerto Rico National Women’s Softball – empowering the Puerto Rican women’s team to realize their international dreams by purchasing new equipment and uniforms
- Daguao Community Park – a full renovation of a community park to ensure youth in the community have access to safe playing fields
- Lab Bayamon – renovating an outdated facility to create a performance pitching lab to help deserving youth with the resources needed to pursue opportunities in baseball
- El Dream Home Run Derby & Celebrity Softball Game – an annual event held at Roberto Clemente Stadium in Carolina, Puerto Rico that fundraises for the projects listed above.