2014 Giving Guide: The Hamels Foundation

Chief Operating Officer: Kathleen Greene
Board of Directors: 
Beth Raidel- Social Conscious Director, Ridewell Corporation  
Aaron Jernigan- President of Mortgage Banking, Oak Star Bank  
James Sheehan- Director of Large Case Files, Lincoln Financial  
Sophie Riegel- Manager of Community Outreach & Phillies Charities, Philadelphia Phillies  
Jimmy Maransky- Principal, Envision Group  
Nadia Maransky- Senior Account Executive, Gartner, Inc  
Peter Madden- owner, AgileCat  
Rob Keegan- Sales Manager, Greater Media Company  
Stuart O’Neal- Attorney, Burns, White, LLC  
Patrick Kelly- Retired  
Renato Lajara- Principal, Stetson Middle School  
Stephanie Smith- Comcast Sports Media  
Shallina Goodnight - Executive Director of Healthcare, Oxford HealthCare 
Cole Hamels- co-founder  
Heidi Hamels- co-founder

Mission Statement:

The Hamels Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the power of education by giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals. Because of the generous support of The Hamels Foundation’s co-founders, Cole and Heidi Hamels, who underwrite 100% of all administrative costs, 100% of all donations received go directly to support the mission.

Service Area: 

The Hamels Foundation is focused on supporting education in the communities in which co-founders Cole and Heidi Hamels live (the Ozarks-Missouri & Philadelphia, PA).

12-month Goal: 

The Hamels Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded by 2008 World Series MVP, 3-time MLB All-Star and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi. The Hamels Foundation has a dual purpose to provide support for quality education in the United States and establish a school in Malawi, Africa. The Hamels Foundation takes a community-based approach to education by providing sustainable assistance to schools and teachers. This includes but is not limited to providing stimulating learning environments such as study labs and outdoor gardens, high-quality educational programs and necessary provisions to promote learning.

Annual Events:

2014 ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ Casino Night & Poker Tournament; Friday, December 5, 2014; The Veridian, 309 South Ave, Springfield, MO
www.thehamelsfoundation.org/events

How People & Businesses Can Help:

The Hamels Foundation actively seeks monetary and financial support from local individuals and businesses to further their mission of supporting education. This is done through a variety of individual donations and corporate giving opportunities.

Testimonials:

Cole and Heidi, I wanted to say thank you for making CTL a part of your foundations work.  It has been the best experience in working with everyone involved, and we are grateful for you generosity. Together we are truly changing the lives of a lot of kids in the Ozarks! Many thanks!  ~ Doug Pitt; Thank you for your generous donation to the Eldon R-1 Schpol District.  It’s refreshing to know there are people and organizations that see the real importance of education and are willing to invest in it.  

–Diane Kliethemes Eldon R-1 School Board Member

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