
The Trenton Thunder and the Grand Slam We Care Foundation recognize organizations and individuals who have had a major impact on the Trenton community. S.L.A.M. week, which stands for “Supporting Local Admirable Missions”, honors selected organizations and individuals prior to the game.
2024 Honorees
August 15 - The New Direction Program (Rescue Mission of Trenton)
Thursday’s recipient was the New Direction Program, a transformative, nine-week experience that was introduced at the The Rescue Mission of Trenton to provide individuals in recovery with the opportunity to learn, be challenged, reflect, create an inspiring plan for their future, and to see something they may have never seen before – their real potential.
On July 23rd, your Thunder and the Rescue Mission of Trenton partnered for a Suite Level Takeover Fundraiser in support of the life-changing New Direction Program.
August 16 - PanCan Philly
PanCan Philly became an affiliate in 2006 and was was started by Pia Miller and others to bring awareness and raise funds for research for Pancreatic Cancer which had a 4% survival rate. The affiliate had its first PurpleStride in 2007 and have continued every year since. The Philadelphia affiliate has raised approximately $8 million for the cause since 2007. We honored Sarah Mattern, the Pia Miller Award Winner for 2024. Sarah unfortunately lost her father, Ron, to Pancreatic Cancer. She attended her first PurpleStride in 2017 and became involved with the Philadelphia Affiliate in 2021 where she took on the role of PurpleStride Event Experience Chair.
August 17 - City of Angels
City of Angels is a community non-profit in Hamilton Twp that was formed to assist on the frontlines in the national opioid epidemic. City of Angels was created by Kevin and Maryann Meara after the tragic overdose death of their son KC on June 30, 2008. City of Angels has been assisting families battling addiction for over 15 years.
COA is all volunteer, does not charge for any family services offered, and has assisted thousands of families throughout our community. City of Angels is nationally recognized, having presented at the first-ever White House Opioid Summit and the first Department of Justice Opioid Summit.
August 18 - Trenton Animal Shelter
The Trenton Animal Shelter’s mission is to protect and care for all animals and provide animal services to the City of Trenton. TAS has 5 CO officers, 10 animal attendants, as well as 3 office members who all work together to give care to all animals. They have placed over 100 dogs in fur-ever homes this year. They love to attend events, as well as throw their own at the shelter. They do everything they can to help our city, so they offer dog essentials for free from their pantry. They waive all adoption fees and allow fostering as well for anyone who is looking for something short term.