On Wednesday, July 20, Cubs Charities, a nonprofit that mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities, celebrated Diamond Project capital grant investments at La Villita Park in Little Village and Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park. The celebrations showcase Cubs Charities’ unwavering support for improving baseball and softball fields and facilities and investing in safe places to play in neighborhoods across Chicago. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at La Villita Park, 2800 S. Sacramento, gathered community partners including New Life Centers of Chicagoland, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, the Chicago Park District and local programs including Little Village Little League, Sluggers and Summer Softball. Later that same day at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park, 1339 Luis Munoz Marin Drive, Cubs Charities hosted a rededication ceremony to celebrate fast pitch softball, youth baseball leagues, in addition to partnerships across local organizations, leagues and the Chicago Park District. Little Cubs Field originally opened in 2009 with support from then-Alderman Billy Ocasio, the Chicago Park District and Chicago Cubs. Since 2014, the Diamond Project has committed more than $10.8 million to fund 103 capital improvement projects and grants to 79 youth baseball and softball programs to support operations and equipment needs. For more information, please visit www.cubscharities.org. 

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