“The Amazin’ Mets Foundation generously supports the Carter Burden Network with an annual grant to support meal programs that combat food insecurity amongst older adults,” Patricia Mays, Director of Development and Communications at the Carter Burden Network, tells The Daily. But on Thursday, last week, it was more about community contact, art and fun.
Senior Smiles is just one of multiple programs the Foundation organizes in support of communities. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate its good works.
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is led by Alex Cohen.
For the Mets Painting Class, the Foundation arrived with paints, brushes aprons and… flower pots. The goal here was to create baseball-themed designs that the seniors could take home along with lasting memories.
“It’s an important part of being involved with a baseball team, the community cares about it, and we care about the communities,” Mets owner Steve Cohen adds on the Foundation’s website.
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