The Cleveland Indians continue to "Fill the House for Charity" with Center for Families and Children tonight!

The Indians will donate $5 of each ticket sold by the non-profit organization back to the charity.  Also, $1 from every overall ticket sale for tonight's game will be donated to the Center for Families and Children.

Center for Familes and Children makes success possible for people in NE Ohio's most challenged communities throughe exceptional direct client services in early learning, youth development and behavioral health, with a focus on providing access to options and opportunities for parents and adults living in poverty.  Center for Families and Children serves more than 12,400 clients annually.

The Cleveland Indians announced that The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio raised $23, 469 yesterday for their cause as part of the Tribe's community initiative "Fill the House for Charity". 

The Indians donated $5 of each ticket sold by the participating non-profit organization back to the charity.  Also, $1 from every overall ticket sold for tonight's game was donated to The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio.              

In addition, the Indians provided promotional support to help raise awareness for the Charity and its event date. This included radio and TV network promotions, a webpage dedicated to Fill the House for Charity− indians.com/fillthehouse−, inclusion in the game day's Batter Up! program, a scoreboard feature showcasing the organization and inclusion in pregame activities.

The next Fill the House for Charity day will be June 9, 2010 when the Indians host the March of Dimes.  Go to www.indians.com/fillthehouse to purchase tickets!

Come watch the Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago White Sox on May 26, 2010 and help support the Diversity Center for their Fill the House for Charity day.  For every fan in attendance, the Cleveland Indians will donate $1.00 to the Diversity Center.

Enjoy the day, watch the game, and help a great charity!  Great seats are still available.  Call 216-420-HITS or visit indians.com to purchase tickets.  See you there!

Come see the game on Wednesday, May 5 and help Fill the House for Our Lady of the Wayside!  For every person in attendance, the Cleveland Indians will donate $1.00 back to Our Lady of the Wayside.

And remember...it is a 12:05 pm start time, so come on your lunch break!

On Sunday, May 2, the Cleveland Indians will recognize the 900 area youth who participated in Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) last Friday. 

With the help of Business Volunteers Unlimited, the Cleveland Indians have invited all who volunteered during GYSD to attend Sunday's game and have awarded select youth the opportunity to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch, yell Play Ball to begin the game, assist the Grounds Crew during an inning and much more!

Following Sunday's game, 150 pre-selected kids will play kickball games on the outfield grass!

Thank you to all of the 900 volunteers who donated their time to help 20 local non-profits!

Just a reminder that tonight is the first of our Fill The House For Charity nights.  Tonight's charity is the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland.  For every ticket sold to tonight's game, $1.00 is given back to the Salvation Army!  Come show your support for this great cause!

The Cleveland Indians today announced a new program in partnership with Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) - The Indians Volunteer Challenge.   The Challenge is an opportunity for area families, citizens and baseball fans to give back to their communities and receive a ticket to a 2010 Cleveland Indians game.

Progressive Field will be the site of the Seventh Annual Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) High School Hardball Classic presented by MinuteMenJobs.com. The event offers high school athletes a big league experience! The two-day event includes six games (12 Teams). All proceeds benefit CIC's numerous education and recreation programs that support youth.

Fans interested in attending the Hardball Classic can purchase tickets prior to the event for $5 at the Progressive Field Ticket Office, each participating school, or online at indians.com. Fans can also purchase tickets day of game for $7 at the gate.
              
Friday, April 23, 2010
3:00 p.m. - Gilmour Academy (H) vs. University School (V)
5:30 p.m. - St. Ignatius High School (H) vs. Avon Lake High School (V)
8:00 p.m. - Holy Name High School (H) vs. Padua Franciscan High School (V)

Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. - Berkshire High School (H) vs. Cuyahoga Heights High School (V)
12:30 p.m. - Midview High School (H) vs. Amherst Steele High School (V)
3:00 p.m. - Midpark High School (H) vs. Berea High School (V)

For more information visit www.indians.com/community or call 216.420.HITS.

The Cleveland Indians, in partnership with Major League Baseball Commissioner's Community Initiative, are happy to provide an opportunity for a fun-filled day at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Indians "Community Days" program provides non-profit groups and its members complimentary tickets to select Tribe games during the 2010 season as a reward for the organization's accomplishments and the achievements of the people they serve.

Click here to find out more and apply for tickets.