The second day of the Yankees’ 15th annual HOPE Week continued Tuesday morning at Bottomless Closet and was a success.
On Tuesday morning, the New York Yankees had their second day of HOPE Week, this time in Manhattan. It’s not the first time that New York has hosted such a big event to honor charities. They have been hosting HOPE Week as far back as 2009, quite a long time at this point. This program aims to support as many local nonprofit organizations as possible. And this year’s program will go as long as five days, just as they have in the past couple of years.
Their next stop as part of their festivities is known as Bottomless Closet, a non-profit organization.
What is Bottomless Closet?
Bottomless Closet works as a non-profit organization. It serves to support disadvantaged women who are entering or re-entering the workforce. It was founded back in 1999. Since then, this organization has been a success. It has helped thousands of women, who were struggling, to find employment and confidence. However, that is not the only thing this organization has done. It also provides professional clothing, interview prep, and workshops that give women tools they need to succeed. As part of HOPE week, the Yankees spent time helping clients select workforce clothing as well as prepare for job interviews. The whole idea about it was to show up, connect, and lift others in meaningful ways. General Partner Jennifer Steinbrenner and the entire Yankees organization have awarded Bottomless Closet a check for $10,000. This donation will allow Bottomless Closet to continue providing clothing, resources, and empowerment to women all across New York City. In addition, they also received an invitation to batting practice and to throw out the first pitch ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. It is amazing what both the Yankees and Bottomless Closet have done to help the community.
Players Reactions
Prior to the event, the Yankees also had some of their players scheduled to attend. Players such as C Austin Wells, SP Carlos Rodon, SP Luis Gil and 1B Ben Rice were all in attendance for this event. Some of the players who took part in the event even reflected on what HOPE Week meant to them and why events like these matter to the team and the city.
Luis Gil spoke about the long-term impact this kind of work can have. “It’s great to be here,” he said. “And for myself, it’s something that I want to do more in the future.” Gil also added, “this is our city, so having the chance to give back to the community and to the people that support us throughout the year, you know.”
Carlos Rodon also shared his thoughts on the importance of HOPE Week and giving back to the community. He stated, “I think it’s just giving back to the people, you know, little help the community. I think the Yankees have done this for all now, you know, it just speaks to the Steinbrenner family and approximately I think it’s a part of the Yankees organization”.
Rodon also spoke about the importance of having these events in the city. He stated, “we’re a big part of the Bronx and New York City itself. I think it’s good for us that we’ve seen, I think the biggest thing is, you know, the spotlights of the Yankees and the publicity they can bring to these organizations. It helps them out tremendously and you know, that’s why it’s important.”
What’s Next
The visit to Bottomless Closet was just one of the several events lined up for HOPE week. Throughout the rest of the week, the Yankees will continue to spotlight organizations and individuals making a meaningful impact across New York City. Whether it’s through volunteering, listening, or simply showing up, the team remains committed to using their platform to uplift and inspire beyond the game. It would be interesting to see where the Yankees go next as the week goes on.
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