Saturday Silent Auctions
The Nationals Dream Foundation holds silent auctions at our ballpark during every Saturday home game throughout the baseball season, offering fans the opportunity to bid on autographed and/or game-used jerseys, bats, and balls and other one-of-a-kind memorabilia. All proceeds are used to fund the Foundation's mission. Fans may place their bids at the Dream Foundation Kiosk, located next to the Red Porch in Center Field Plaza
DC High School Initiative
For the third consecutive year the Nationals will invite each District of Columbia Public High School baseball team to host one two-hour practice on the Nationals Park field. Additionally, the team will designate one night at the ballpark "DC High School Night", distributing tickets for students and faculty.
Saturday, June 18
Dream Gala 2011
The Nationals Dream Foundation will celebrate the Big Leagues at the Dream Gala, the Foundation's primary annual fundraiser. This year's Hollywood-themed festivities will take place at the spectacular Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
Sunday, June 19
Father's Day Prostate Cancer Awareness
MLB has once again teamed up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the Home Run Challenge. PCF is the public charity dedicated to finding the cure for prostate cancer. The Nationals will work with PCF to increase awareness with a player representative, PSA and distribution of information to fans. All players on Father's Day wear blue wristbands and blue ribbons on their uniforms.
Saturday, June 25
Blood Drive
In partnership with Inova Health System, the Nationals will host two blood drives in 2011 in partnership with Inova Health System. Those who donate blood will receive two tickets to a Nationals home game, a promotional item and the knowledge that they've helped save a life.
Food Drive In partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, the Nationals will collect non-perishable food items during the weekend. All items collected will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, which distributes 20 million pounds of food to over 700 partner agencies each year.
Saturday, July 9
Nats U: Baseball for Women
Saturday Silent Auctions
Friday, July 29 - Sunday July 31
Christmas in July Toy Drive In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys For Tots Foundation, the Nationals will collect new, unwrapped toys during the weekend series against the New York Mets. The toys collected will be distributed to non-profit organizations and hospital pediatric wards in the D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Friday, July 29
Washington Nationals Dream Foundation GreenUp This annual community improvement project was initiated in 2009. Crews of volunteers from local businesses, civic organizations, Nationals corporate partners, and Nationals employees converge on several outdoor sites and remove trash, landscape, paint and improve the ballpark neighborhood.
Saturday, July 30
Chevy Youth Baseball Clinics The Washington Nationals will host a series of youth clinics presented by Chevy as part of their efforts to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball programs in and around the District. Members of the Nationals coaching staff coordinate the clinics.
Saturday Silent Auctions
Sunday, July 31
Dream Foundation Day at Nationals Park This annual in-game event creates awareness of the Foundation's cornerstone projects and provides an opportunity for the Foundation to publicly thank the volunteers and partners in the annual GreenUp and winter Community Project.
Chevy Youth Baseball Clinics The Washington Nationals will host a series of youth clinics presented by Chevy as part of their efforts to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball programs in and around the District. Members of the Nationals coaching staff coordinate the clinics.
Saturday, August 20 - Sunday, August 21
Back-to-School Drive The Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive will take place during the weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans may donate new school supplies to benefit an area school. This year/s drive is presented by PNC Bank.
Saturday Silent Auctions
Saturday, August 27
Blood Drive In partnership with Inova Health System, the Nationals will host two blood drives in 2011 in partnership with Inova Health System. Those who donate blood will receive two tickets to a Nationals home game, a promotional item and the knowledge that they've helped save a life.
Wounded Warrior Amputee Celebrity Softball Game Showcasing the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, which is made up of veterans and active duty military members from across the United States, each of whom has suffered a leg, foot or arm amputation while serving our country.
Saturday, September 10
Chevy Youth Baseball Clinics Chevy & the Nationals host a series of youth clinics to increase participation and interest in baseball/softball programs in and around DC.
Saturday Silent Auctions
Sunday, September 11
September 11 Remembrance The Washington Nationals will join MLB and its Clubs in observing 9/11 Remembrance Day to honor and remember the lives lost and the resolves and compassion demonstrated by fellow Americans in response to the tragedies ten years ago.
Friday, September 16
Roberto Clemente Day Roberto Clemente Day was established by Major League Baseball in 2002 to honor the legacy of Roberto Clemente. The Washington Nationals recipient of the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award will accept his award in an on-field ceremony prior to the start of the game.
Saturday, September 17
Saturday Silent Auctions
Monday, September 19
Youth Baseball Clinics The Washington Nationals will team up with Coca-Cola to host a youth baseball clinic as part of the Live Positively: Get the Ball Rolling initiative. 300 middle school students will take part in the baseball-themed, healthy lifestyle clinic promoting active, healthy living among youth in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Saturday, September 24
Saturday Silent Auctions
Sunday, September 25
Jerseys Off Their Backs Raffle This annual raffle of signed, game-worn team jerseys at final Sunday home game is a fan favorite.Raffle tickets are sold during the final homestand and the drawing is held an hour after the beginning of the last Sunday game of the season. Winners are contacted immediately, and those in the ballpark on the day of the drawing (participants need not be present to win) are invited to a post-game award ceremony on the field. Each winner receives a jersey from a player or coach and has a photo taken by the team photographer. Jerseys are shipped to any winners not present.