Exclusive: Kyle Schwarber opens up on what it means to make an impact off the field

I had the honor and incredible opportunity on Sunday evening to attend “Schwarber’s Block Party” which was an event held at Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia.

This event was hosted to raise awareness and funds for Kyle Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes, a charity foundation that seeks to benefit first responders.

Members of the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments were in attendance, as well as military veterans. 

The organizations that money was raised for included the Philadelphia Police Foundation, the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation, Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation, TAPS (a nonprofit organization to provide resources to those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one), and Team Foster (an organization that fights for the needs for disabled veterans, which uses highly trained service dogs).

A chance to give back

Kyle Schwarber has a lot of love and respect for those who put their lives on the line each and every day for us all. His father is a first responder, and this is in part where he drew the inspiration for this charity and event.

This was the first time Kyle was able to host an event for Schwarber’s Neighborhood heroes since 2019. Between moving from city to city, as well as the Pandemic, it created a bit of a challenge to host. But now in his second season with the Phillies, the Schwarber family was able to get the event kicked off again, but this time, in Philadelphia.

Kyle Schwarber opens up on making an impact

Recently, Kyle was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award, an award that highlights philanthropy, community involvement, and goes to a player who shows excellent character.

Kyle Schwarber was honored to be nominated for the award and I got a chance to talk to him about his nomination.