Why Diamond of Hope Exists
Diamond of Hope was founded in January 2025 out of a belief that sports, community, and compassion can change lives starting with a local youth baseball program and growing into a broader mission spanning youth development, cancer research funding, and community connection.
Mission & values
Hope in action, rooted in trust
We believe small acts of generosity is a coached practice, a funded research grant, a shared community event that will build lasting hope for the next generation.
Transparency
We share where every dollar goes.
Community-Led
Programs are shaped by the people they serve.
Compassion
Every cause is rooted in real human impact.
Urgency
Cancer research and youth development can't wait.
Our journey
A timeline of impact
Diamond of Hope is a newly founded organization and here's our journey so far.
- Jan 2025Jan 2025
Diamond of Hope founded
Launched our first youth baseball program with a small group of local families and volunteers.
- Mar 2025Mar 2025
Partnered with cancer research initiatives
Established our first research partnership to direct donor funds toward meaningful, community-relevant studies.
- Jun 2025Jun 2025
Expanded community connection events
Grew local gatherings and family events to five neighborhoods, building belonging beyond the ballfield.
- Aug 2025Aug 2025
Launched monthly giving circle
A growing group of monthly donors began sustaining youth programs and research funding year-round.
- Late 2025 - DateLate 2025 - Date
$845K in combined donations
Thanks to early supporters, we passed $845K in combined donations across youth sports, cancer research, and community causes.
Our team
The people behind Diamond of Hope
A small, dedicated group working alongside partners, coaches, and volunteers in our community.
Giancarlo Stanton
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Aaron Judge
Co-Founder
Mookie Betts
Co-Founder
Francisco Lindor
Co-Founder
David Osei
Youth Programs Director
Sarah Chen
Community Outreach Lead
Marcus Johnson
Research Partnerships Lead
Charlotte Rodriguez
Finance & Account Operations Lead
Tom Reed
Donor Experience Coordinator
Financial transparency
Where your money goes
We keep overhead low and impact high. As a newly founded organization, we're committed to publishing our first full financial report by late 2026.
92% goes directly to programs
That means more field time, more research support, and more community gatherings and less spent on overhead.
Join Us in Building Stronger Communities
Be part of a community that believes small actions can create lasting change.