A scalable bridge between professional sports and the post-9/11 veteran community turning shared values into direct support and sustained impact.
A national year of remembrance: the 250th birthday of the United States, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and the public events that bracket them.
The Home Team Initiative provides an established, contemporary pathway for athletes, veterans, and communities to converge, and to inspire one another.
Veteran-led storytelling, education, and reflection that honors service and sacrifice.
Breaking barriers by sharing both challenging and inspiring experiences.
Dispelling myths and stigma; centering the real needs of the post-9/11 generation.
Veterans and athletes leading civilians in meaningful service in their communities.
Joining together to ensure a healthy and thriving veteran population.
Athletes serve as trusted bridges between civilian and veteran communities, and ballparks are the rare civic spaces where Americans still gather across every divide.
Unparalleled access across demographics and communities.
Ballparks and arenas as shared civic spaces.
Shared identity, loyalty, and belonging.
Players embody discipline, service, and resilience.
In 2001, baseball was one of the first places we returned to, together.
The Home Team Initiative · A Heart & Armor Program
