New Name – Same Mission
The renaming of a small and successful non-profit organization traditionally doesn’t send strong emotions and excitement through the lives of young athletes, but Johnny Price IV was far from your traditional young person. A stand-out baseball player, Price was even more well known for being an incredible teammate and person than he was as a top-ranked college baseball recruit out of Minnesota.
Gone Fishin’ for a Good Cause
You might be passionate about ice fishing, but 24 hours straight? That’s what Cory Glieden did on Lake Waconia one Friday earlier this month – he ice fished around the clock. The goal was to catch as many fish as possible in a 24-hour period to raise money for The JP4 Foundation.
JP4 Foundation Gets Kids Out of the House, Off the Streets
Manicured, the grass is not. The outfield isn’t fenced, and the infield dirt is neither lined nor raked.The patchy, scarred, multi-colored outdoor space is devoid of any diamond shape.Yet it is a field of dreams.Kids bike, ride buses and even walk to Battle Creek Middle School to participate in a free summer baseball camp. Everything […]
Baseball Foundation Aims to Give Every Youth a Chance At Bat
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Born out of the idea that any child should be able to play sports regardless of their family’s financial stability, The JP4 Foundation began in 2016 on the back of the well-known Minnesota Blizzard Baseball program. Despite similar names, The JP4 Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Vadnais Heights that […]
JP4 Foundation Builds Relationships off the Baseball Field
Vadnais Heights (December 16, 2017) – The JP4 Foundation hosted a baseball-themed, activity-packed evening for Minnesota Blizzard players and children from HopeKids Minnesota. The event included a baseball clinic, followed by pizza and a movie. For the Minnesota Blizzard players, the highlight of the evening was the relationship building with HopeKids. HopeKids provides ongoing events, […]
Remembering Johnny Price IV
December 4th marks the anniversary of the saddest day in Blizzard history – the death of our own Johnny Price. Our beloved teammate is greatly missed; his smile, his laugh, and his incredible outlook on life. As a tribute to Johnny, The JP4 Foundation created the Johnny Price Memorial College Scholarship to honor Johnny and […]
JP4 Foundation partners with Reach for Resources and Matter this Past Weekend!
This past weekend The JP4 Foundation provided service learning opportunities for Minnesota Blizzard Baseball 15U and 16U team. On Saturday, the Minnesota Blizzard Baseball 15U team spent the morning with Reach for Resources bowling at Park Tavern. Reach for Resources’ mission is to support individuals with disabilities and mental illness to reach their full potential. […]
Last Month Marked the One-Year Anniversary of The JP4 Foundation in Action!
September marked the one-year anniversary for The JP4 Foundation, founded with the belief that all kids should have access to the game of baseball. Since its inception, The JP4 Foundation has helped more than 65 families to make the game of baseball more accessible, partnered with 11 other nonprofit organizations, and provided over 850 hours of community service and […]
Second Annual Johnny Price IV Memorial Golf Tournament – A Success!
The JP4 Foundation wants to send sincere thanks and warm wishes to all that made the Second Annual Johnny Price IV Memorial Golf Tournament possible. With 144 golfers, 33 hole sponsors, and a dinner hall at capacity, there were more than 400 people who made their way out to Brackett’s Crossing to show their support […]
2017-2018 Blizzard Program Community Service and Learning Lineup!
The JP4 Foundation has scheduled community service and learning opportunities for every Blizzard team to participate in over the upcoming months. As you know, the Blizzard program depends on The JP4 Foundation to provide our players with opportunities to engage with and support our community. We believe giving of oneself builds character, integrity, and empathy […]