The Cleveland Foundation is partnering with Guardians

In celebration of the rich and vibrant communities across Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland Foundation is proud to partner with the Cleveland Guardians for the 2026 community games at Progressive Field. 

This home-run partnership will uplift the Foundation’s affinity funds on each of the corresponding community game celebrations: 

• Monday, June 8: Pride Celebration featuring the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund 

• Sunday, July 5: Black Excellence Celebration featuring the Black Philanthropy Fund 

• Tuesday, September 15: Noche Latina featuring the Latino Impacto Fund 

The Cleveland Foundation will co-host the new “Party in the Pennant District,” which offers unlimited food and soft drinks, giveaways, live entertainment and a welcoming space to mingle and connect with community—plus a limited-edition themed “C” logo cap. A portion of proceeds from tickets to this exclusive event will go directly to the corresponding affinity fund at the Foundation.   

Why Support Affinity Funds? 

Historically, philanthropy has not adequately or equitably invested in nonprofit organizations led by and serving historically marginalized communities. To better invest in those communities, expand those who see themselves as philanthropists and to ensure funds are guided by community, the Cleveland Foundation launched its affinity funds benefiting the LGBTQ+, Black and Latino communities. This affinity fund model allows contributions of all sizes to amplify impact by pooling them into one investment fund.  

On Sale Now 

The Guardians community games special ticket packages are on sale now. 

One special ticket package saves your seat, gets you into the party and shows your commitment to the many diverse communities of Cleveland. These are selling fast, so buy your special ticket packages now, and we’ll see you at the ballpark.