El Mago Foundation promotes sports talent in public housing developments
- The San Juan Daily Star
- Jul 16
- 1 min read
By The Star Staff
The non-profit organization El Mago Foundation, founded by Major League Baseball player Javier “Javy” Báez, announced earlier this week a partnership with the Public Housing Administration to promote youth sports development in the island’s 328 housing developments.
“With this partnership, we will begin a series of initiatives focused on one of our foundation’s main missions: supporting the communities and young athletes of Puerto Rico,” said Irmarie Báez, the wife of the Detroit Tigers utility man, in a written statement issued Monday.
The initiative seeks to strengthen relationships with community sports leaders and establish channels of direct collaboration to maximize the athletic and social potential of young athletes.
“I am convinced that there is extraordinary talent in our communities that deserves to be seen, valued, and supported,” Public Housing Administrator Juan Rosario Hernández said.
The Office of Community Programs and Resident Services will also play an active role in the effort.
“Our youth in residential developments deserve real opportunities, personalized attention, and safe spaces where they can develop their talents,” said Christopher Ríos Aponte, who leads that office.
The foundation will soon announce new programs and projects that will be implemented on the island in the coming months.
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