New York Yankees honor organization aiding women in need
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The New York Yankees scored well on the second day of the team's annual Hope Week by honoring an organization dedicated to helping women in need.
Players, including Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil, Austin Wells, and Ben Rice, toured the midtown offices of Bottomless Closet.
It's an organization that empowers women of limited means to enter the workforce by offering them training and professional attire, and self-confidence for in-person interviews.
The players met with volunteers and bolstered their support of Hope Week, an initiative that stands for Helping Others Persevere and Excel.
Hope Week was started by the Yankees 16 years ago.
"It shows the people coming here how much they are thought of in the world and how they can make a difference. Treating people with kindness in their lives and how they feel about themselves as they go into interviews," said Jenny Steinbrenner Swindal, a general partner of the Yankees.
"There are so many women who need help that might hear this report today and learn about the resources we offer: an organization helping women hands-on. We want them to know there's a place for them," said Melissa Norden, the executive director of Bottomless Closet.
At its core, HOPE week is about people helping people.