Assignment 2Two2: The Pujols Family Foundation

Introduction
Many kids who are underprivileged, handicapped, or have mental retardation do not get all the luxuries that those without those setbacks get. Through the Pujols Family Foundation these kids who have any of the listed are given opportunities to do everything that they aren’t expected to be able to do. These kids are deemed by most as “different” well with this foundation they get to prove that assumption wrong and prove they are just as “normal” as anyone else.




Background

Albert Pujols is an all-star baseball player but he also has a big heart when it comes to helping children. The Pujols Family Foundation was started in 2005 and primarily focuses on children who have Down syndrome. Albert and his wife Deidre have a daughter who has Down syndrome, which is why they want to help; it is near and dear to their hearts. Not only do they help those with Down syndrome but they extend out further and help those who disabilities or life threatening illnesses. Albert’s goal for the foundation is striving to provide extraordinary experiences for these children. Many of their goals and beliefs can be found on the website pujolsfamilyfoundation.com, also this is where anyone can go and donate by simply following the donate tag from the website.


Employment

There aren’t employment opportunities in that this is a foundation looking to raise many to provide extraordinary event for these children. However, many volunteer to help out the organization to make it possible. There is a board who oversee the Pujols Family Foundation and this is as follows:
o Founder and Chairman: Albert Pujols
o President: Deidre Pujols
o Executive Director/CEO: Todd Perry
o Program Manager: Jen Cooper


What types of events are provided?

Many various things have been done in the short life of the Pujols Family Foundation. They try to get the kids out and make memories and great experiences. Some events they have had were father-son and mother-daughter bowling night in which a large group went out and did exactly that had a bowling night. Also, the most publicized event they had was the all-star baseball game and home run derby that Albert Pujols put together and personally from watching the video of Albert’s All-Star’s the kid’s really played well. They have also put together winter wonderland type activities when closer to the holidays and the foundation also provides cooking classes for the young men and women who participate within the foundation.

Benefit of the Agency

The goal in what the Pujols Family Foundation is providing to the community is to give kids who normally wouldn’t get to experience certain events a chance to experience those events. For example, the baseball games that they have hosted are a great opportunity. There aren’t many places where kids with Down syndrome all get a chance to gear up and play some ball. This is providing hope and excitement to these children, which will help to provide a happier and more enjoyable life.

Synopsis

The Pujols Family Foundation is a great organization and is providing primarily children with Down syndrome a change to have extraordinary experiences in which gives them hope. They get to come out to the events and relax and have fun when normally they wouldn’t be given a chance because they are deemed “different”. The con to the foundation is there aren’t employment opportunities but in the same note the pro side of it is it’s a great chance to volunteer and be a part of something extremely special. I encourage many to get involved and help out. It’s these types of organizations that change the way people are perceived and this particular organization is striving to provide a higher standard of living for those who must live with Down syndrome or disabilities.