South St. Petersburg Neighborhood Initiative

The Rays launched the South St. Petersburg Neighborhood Initiative in response to the tragic 2009 shooting death of 8-year-old Paris Whitehead in South St. Petersburg, an underserved community located next to Tropicana Field. In keeping with our mission, this program has focused on youth and education, benefiting the following organizations:

  • Education
    • Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg
    • Campbell Park Elementary
      • Field Days
      • Great American Teach-In
      • Mentoring
      • Rays Room
    • Write Field Program
  • Support of Youth Recreation
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
    • Burg Baseball
    • Field Renovations
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