Last week, Devils Youth Foundation (DYF) continued its commitment of bringing life-changing opportunities to New Jersey's youth through the power of sports and entertainment by committing a $100,000 grant to foundation partner La Casa de Don Pedro. The organization's largest-ever grant signifies the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Devils Youth Foundation's long-term commitment to the community.
The grant provides the La Casa de Don Pedro facility with a brand new "El Patio de La Casa"- a revitalized area to serve as a vibrant community hub modeled after a Caribbean Plaza with safe spaces for children to play, attend concerts, have a neighborhood communal refrigerator and enjoy festivals. El Patio de La Casa's subsequent community programming will serve over 800 youth in Newark annually.
The Devils Youth Hockey & Growth Initiatives team coordinated a ball hockey clinic with Devils Alumni Grant Marshall and the Devils mascot, NJ Devil, for over 40 kids from La Casa.
"We have made a commitment to our community that goes far beyond a single grant," said DYF executive director Kate Whitman Annis. "We want kids to have access to sports to build confidence and resilience, and that means creating continuing partnerships that have a long-term and lasting impact." Part of the Devils partnership with La Casa de Don Pedro includes introducing kids to ball hockey and working to get them on the ice.
DYF, La Casa de Don Pedro, Unveil El Patio de la Casa | RELEASE
Revitalized area to serve as vibrant community hub facilitated by the largest grant in Devils Youth Foundation history