'Atlanta Braves Foundation AutographFest' Set for Saturday, January 24th at Turner Field

Fans will be able to meet Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and alumni, and help support a great cause on Saturday, January 24th, at the Atlanta Braves Foundation's inaugural "AutographFest." All proceeds will go directly back into the community through the Atlanta Braves Foundation's community grants program, which provides financial support to local non-profit organizations.

"In these tough economic times, non-profit organizations that dedicate their resources to lifting up our community need our support like never before," said Derek Schiller, Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The Atlanta Braves organization has a long-standing tradition of giving back to help those in need, and now more than ever the Braves Foundation can make a positive impact through the Community Grants Program and help local non-profit organizations continue to make a difference."

In order to give fans the very best experience at AutographFest and to help eliminate long wait times for autographs, a limited number of passes will be presold for each player in attendance. AutographFest passes are available now at www.braves.com/autographfest or by calling 404-614-1512. Silver, Gold, and Platinum level passes, ranging from tax-deductable contributions of $20 - $100, will guarantee fans the chance to meet players and acquire autographs.

The Braves will host another great event for fans, a free Open House, on Saturday, March 28, featuring alumni autograph sessions, autographed item giveaways, tours of the stadium and Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, a "Select-a-Seat" event and much more. Fans will have the opportunity to win autographed items and prizes throughout the day.

Fans can find the perfect seat for the 2009 season and give it a test run at the Braves "Select-a-Seat" event during the Braves Open House. Popular ticket offers include the "Buy 2 Full Season Tickets, Get 2 Free" in the Golden Moon Casino Pavilion, Field Reserved, and Terrace Reserved sections and the $249 full season ticket package. Other ticket specials include two Braves "Six Game Ticket Packs" featuring popular American League opponents, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox starting as low $81. For more ticket package information, fans can go to braves.com/tickets or call 404-577-9100.

Thanks to the generous support of fans, players, employees, and partners, local non-profit organizations receiving grants from the Atlanta Braves Foundation in the past two years include:
A Friend's House, Arthritis Foundation - Georgia Chapter, Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta Track Club, Atlanta Track Club, Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Canine Assistants, Canine Companions for Independence, Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Childkind, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Cobb Christmas, Inc., CURE Childhood Cancer East Lake Foundation, East Lake Foundation, Georgia Avenue Community Ministry, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, L.E.A.D., Inc. Latin American Association, Metro Atlanta Project, Muscular Dystrophy Association, GA, Nicholas House, North Metro Miracle League, North Metro Miracle League, READing Paws, Inc., Special Olympics Georgia, Star Struck Foundation, The Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc., The Ron Clark Academy, The Study Hall at Emmaus House, Thirty Metro Atlanta Youth Baseball and Softball Teams, Tomorrow's Champions, Tomorrow's Champions Villages at Carver Family YMCA, YES! Atlanta

Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than 3 million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves fans, players, employees, and partners, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.

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Great holiday gifts available now during the Atlanta Braves Foundation Holiday Online Auction

Just in time for holiday shopping, the Atlanta Braves Foundation will auction off valuable and unique items during the Atlanta Braves Foundation Holiday Online Auction, Dec. 4 - Dec. 15 at Braves.com/foundationauction.
Fans will have the chance to bid on valuable items including:

• 1966 Atlanta Braves team signed jersey featuring Hank Aaron and Phil Niekro
• Twenty Atlanta Braves autographed baseballs framed together, including baseballs signed by Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, Brian McCann, and Tim Hudson
• Framed 2008 Atlanta Braves team-signed jersey
• 2008 Atlanta Braves starting line-up autographed bat

Fans can also bid on other valuable memorabilia including Atlanta Braves autographed baseballs, autographed bats and autographed jerseys from current and former Braves greats including Hank Aaron, Chipper Jones, Jeff Francoeur, John Smoltz, Brian McCann, Tim Hudson, Bobby Cox, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, and David Justice.

The non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Braves Foundation actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area. Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than three million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves players, employees, sponsors and fans, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.

Other great gift ideas for Braves fans this holiday season include:

• Atlanta Braves Holiday 6-Pack - available for a limited time (Nov. 14 - Dec. 15) at Braves.com/holiday or 404-577-9100. Includes a pair of tickets to six marquee games in 2008 including Opening Day, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees games. Other season ticket packages are also available.
• Atlanta Braves Foundation Legacy Brick inscribed with personalized message, available at Braves.com/bricks or 1-877-ABF-BRIX [1-877-223-2749]. Gift certificates also available.
• A wide variety of Braves merchandise is available at the Braves Clubhouse Store at the CNN Center or through the Braves Clubhouse Collection catalog by calling 1-800-433-BRAVES. Free ground shipping on all orders before Nov. 14.
• Atlanta Braves Gift Cards, redeemable for Braves tickets, concessions, and merchandise, are available at Braves.com.

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Atlanta Braves Foundation Awards Nearly $90,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profit Organizations

The Atlanta Braves Foundation awarded grants totaling $87,000 to the following non-profit organizations prior to Friday's Braves game vs. the New York Mets: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Track Club, Canine Companions for Independence, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Cobb Christmas, Inc., East Lake Foundation, Latin American Association, L.E.A.D., Inc., Metro Atlanta Project, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Ga., North Metro Miracle League, READing Paws, Inc., Star Struck Foundation, The Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc., The Ron Clark Academy, Tomorrow's Champions, Villages at Carver Family YMCA, and YES! Atlanta.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation grants funds to youth-serving organizations that focus on health, education, and recreation; that have sound financial practices; and whose plans for the requested funds will have a significant impact upon the individuals served by the requesting organization.

Friday night's grant ceremony caps another successful year for the Atlanta Braves Foundation and its community outreach programs. The Foundation was successful in its fundraising efforts in 2008 thanks to the generous support of thousands of fans and community partners. Marquee events and initiatives including the Legacy Brick Paver Program, Atlanta Braves Foundation Weekend and the Third Annual Atlanta Braves Foundation Golf Classic experienced tremendous support and success. Annual fundraisers and ongoing programs including Jerseys Off Our Backs, Brown Bag Bonanza, the 50/50 Raffle and game day silent auctions helped provide additional funds to support the Atlanta Braves Foundation's outreach efforts.

Metro Atlanta youth baseball and softball programs benefited in 2008 from the "Pinch Hitter Grant Fund," an initiative to assist youth baseball and softball organizations in need. The Atlanta Braves Foundation made $12,000 in financial contributions to 12 organizations to help provide relief for lost or stolen equipment, damaged facilities, and uniform shortages.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves that actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area. Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than 2.7 million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves players, employees, sponsors and fans, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.

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Have lunch with Hall of Famer Hank Aaron on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Season's Final "Power Lunch"

Thursday, September 11, 12 - 1 PM. Doors open at 11 AM
Maggiano's (Buckhead)
3368 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Atlanta Braves fans have the opportunity to enjoy lunch and participate in a Q & A session with Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, Braves coach Terry Pendleton, and Braves players Josh Anderson and Clint Sammons when the Atlanta Braves hold the season's final "Power Lunch presented by Publix," at Maggiano's in Buckhead.

Tickets are $35, and all proceeds go to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 404-614-1370 or visiting www.Braves.com/powerlunch. Paid admission entitles each guest to lunch and a special gift pack with an autographed item from one of the Braves Power Lunch participants. Tables of ten may be reserved at a discounted price of $315.

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Atlanta Braves Foundation Raises Nearly $80,000 During Atlanta Braves Foundation Weekend, July 4-6

Atlanta Braves Foundation Weekend generated nearly $80,000 for the Atlanta Braves Foundation and its Grants Program, July 4-6, at Turner Field. Braves memorabilia, including game-worn Braves jerseys, autographed baseballs, photos, lineup cards, and other unique and valuable items were sold and auctioned off all weekend to benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Top silent auction items included a Brian McCann autographed catcher's mask and batting glove that went for $1500, a Chipper Jones autographed game-worn jersey for $1000, and a framed collection of baseballs signed by each member of the 2008 Atlanta Braves team that sold for $1275.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves that actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area. Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than 2.7 million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves players, employees, sponsors and fans, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.

Atlanta Braves Foundation Baseball and Softball Equipment Drive Set for June 21 - 22 at Turner Field

The Atlanta Braves Foundation will collect baseball and softball equipment to benefit the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy's YMCA Junior Braves Youth Baseball League, on June 21 - 22 at Turner Field. The first 200 fans to donate new or used baseball or softball equipment (minimum of two items) or make a $20 cash donation will receive a Braves autographed photo (maximum two photos per family, while supplies last).

Fans can drop off their new and used baseball and softball equipment donations at the Turner Field Main Gates in the Monument Grove area on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, from the time gates open until the end of the 2nd inning.

More than 2000 youth play baseball and softball at the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy. These facilities include four baseball fields, funded by Atlanta Braves players Chipper Jones, Brian Jordan, Mike Hampton, and John Smoltz each of whom contributed $75,000 to the Metro Atlanta YMCA, bringing an eight-acre signature youth sports complex to the heart of the redeveloped Carver community where more than 2000 youth play near Turner Field. Additionally, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, will award a $5,000 grant to The Villages of Carver Family YMCA, home to the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves that actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area. Since its inception in 1992, the Atlanta Braves Foundation has provided support to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations and has contributed more than 2.7 million dollars in financial assistance to the community. Through the generous support of Braves players, employees, sponsors and fans, the Atlanta Braves Foundation continuously strives to improve the quality of life for our youth.