For the past four years, the Rainiers have been committed to giving back to schools through the All-Star Student Program. Reaching out to 5th grade classrooms around the South Sound, this program allows teachers the flexibility to reward their students. Within each classroom, the teacher can reward up to five students to be deemed All-Star Students for behavior, academics or however they feel fit. To help promote participation within all students, each child in participating classrooms receives a souvenir. The Rainiers also recognize the All-Star Students and their achievements at a game designated especially for All-Star Students.

The Rainiers are teaming up with Communities in Schools to promote the importance of staying in school and staying focused. BIGs stands for 'Believe in Goals' and is being implemented in the Tacoma Public Schools. An awards banquet will be held at Cheney Stadium to honor the students who have taken steps to achieve their goals.

Looking for a little excitement in your next school assembly, birthday party or office meeting? Rhubarb can handle that! Nothing draws attention quite like a 7-foot reindeer. He keeps busy all year round making appearances at fairs, expos, school functions, charity walks and all sorts of fun activities.

As recipients of the 2010 John Ellis Award, the Rainiers understand the importance of giving back. Players have made their way into the community by speaking at school assemblies about motivation, working hard and staying in school. They have also had some fun at the local Boys and Girls Clubs playing games with the kids and visiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital to lift the spirits of kids and families who are in the hospital.

Contact: To schedule Rhubarb, a player or a speaker, contact Nicole Strunks at (253)761-5624 or at nstrunks@tacomarainiers.com.

The Rainiers donate hundreds of tickets every year to local nonprofits and organizations. From auctions to galas, the Rainiers will continue to support the hard work of local fundraisers through tickets and Rainiers memorabilia. Please contact Nicole Strunks at nstrunks@tacomarainiers.com to inquire about a donation request.

After a highly successful tournament in 2011, the Tacoma Rainiers will continue hosting the club's annual charity golf tournament benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, an entity of MultiCare. Join the Rainiers players, coaches and front office staff on the links again in 2012!

Want to purchase a jersey right off the back of your favorite Rainiers player? You can! Each year the Rainiers don specialty jerseys on various nights to help raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations. Check out the Rainiers schedule for all specialty nights.

Year round, front office employees donate their time by volunteering on community boards and once-a-month volunteer opportunities. Members of the front office have volunteered at the local YWCA, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, charity walks and more!

Calling all kids 12 and under! Team up with Rhubarb and his friends for a worthy cause. For $20, kids can become a member of Rhu's Crew and receive a cool prize, 10% off in the team store and more. Plus; chances to win autographed items, a meet and greet with Rhubarb, the opportunity to kick off a Rainiers game by saying "Play Ball" and more. To sign up for Rhu's Crew, call Dane Lund at (253) 761-5639 or email dlund@tacomarainiers.com.

The Tacoma Rainiers partner up with local businesses and season ticket holders to donate tickets to organizations who work with kids and families who might not be able to afford a ticket to a Rainiers game. Each kid receives a ticket to a game, a meal at the ballpark and a souvenir. To donate to Kids Night Out, please contact Shane Santman at (253) 752-7707 or ssantman@tacomarainiers.com.

To honor those in our Military, the Rainiers created a Red, White and Blue ticket program. Each year tickets are donated to each branch of the military, and received by active duty service members and their families. To donate to this cause or to inquire about receiving tickets, please call the Rainiers front office at (253) 752-7707.