Yes, Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera has a history of charitable donations, particularly to organizations that benefit children in Detroit. In 2020, he and his wife, Rosangel, donated $250,000 to various Detroit organizations to address the needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation supported initiatives like meal distribution programs, mask production, and childcare services.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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$50,000 to Detroit Public Schools Community District:This donation specifically supported meal distribution efforts to provide healthy meals to students in need while schools were closed.
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$140,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit PAL, and Brilliant Detroit:This funding helped these organizations expand their services to provide childcare and educational resources for children and families.
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$10,000 to G1 Impact:This donation supported an initiative to hire Detroiters to manufacture reusable masks for children and families in the city.
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$50,000 to purchase and distribute masks:The Cabreras’ donation helped purchase 2,000 masks and distribute them to residents in the Durfee/Central High School area.
Beyond this specific donation, Miguel and Rosangel Cabrera have been actively involved in supporting youth causes in Detroit for several years, including renovating baseball fields and establishing a college scholarship endowmen