by Cary Osborne
The 2026 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour presented by Bank of America will make impact from the beaches to the valleys, from downtown to the Inland Empire and touch all compass points of the Los Angeles region.
That’s intentional, as the back-to-back World Series champions continue to serve the wide-ranging community that comes out to support the team throughout the year.
“Every year, the tour is the kickoff of the season,” said Kristin McCowan, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs for the Los Angeles Dodgers. “We start with the tour — which is testament to what the Dodgers stand for and really starting it off in the community — then we go on to DodgerFest, Spring Training and the season. But to do this (tour) right now, we go out all around the region … we’re going everywhere because we meet our community where they are. We’re doing different types of events as well, showcasing all the different ways we give back to the community throughout the year.”
Tuesday marked the second day of the tour, and began in Northridge, where efforts lifted residents of the San Fernando Valley. The Dodgers, including Dodger alumni Dennis Powell and Billy Ashley and Bank of America volunteers teamed up to support Christy’s Foundation, a nonprofit that helps to empower families and individuals to overcome food insecurity by ensuring access to fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant food.
Together the group passed out groceries and essentials to people in need. Hundreds of people lined up in two directions, showing the need and the impact, as well as the back-to-back World Series champions Dodgers’ popularity.
The tour began on Monday with stops in North Hollywood and Santa Monica. It continued Tuesday in Northridge and South Gate. The weeklong events continue through Friday in San Bernardino, the city of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale and Pico Rivera.
Health and wellness, youth education and fitness, access and service have long been foundational pillars that guide the Dodgers’ community efforts. All of these are pillars of the programming this week during the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour presented by Bank of America.
The tour began on Monday with the Dodgers’ annual Employee Day of Service in North Hollywood at the Veteran Enriched Neighborhood, which was established in 2023 in partnership with Homes 4 Families to provide affordable housing and support services for veterans and their families.
Later in the afternoon at Adrian’s Place in Santa Monica, the Dodgers hosted a hands-on art workshop that encourages self-expression while taking pictures in a photo booth with the World Series trophy. Adrian’s Place is an inclusive community hub, dedicated to creating a welcoming space where families, friends, caregivers and professionals can connect, share experiences and access vital programs and services.
On Tuesday afternoon, Dodger alumni Matt Luke and Powell stopped by Hollydale Elementary School in South Gate, where the duo participated in a “Playworks Recess Takeover,” with eighth-grade students in which movement-based programming encourages interaction and helps break down social barriers.
On Wednesday in San Bernardino, 1981 World Series tri-MVP Steve Yeager will join a special appreciation lunch in San Bernardino that recognizes the 10-year anniversary of those who were affected by the tragic shooting at a Christmas party for county employees that saw 14 people lose their lives and 22 others seriously wounded. On the Dodgers Love L.A. tour in January 2016, Dodger legend Andre Ethier and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda had an impactful lunch with victims and first responders from the 2015 terrorist attack.
Later on Wednesday, Ashley will take the World Series trophy over to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) in recognition of its continued dedication and service to our communities. Employees will have the opportunity to take photos with the trophy, meet and interact with Ashley, and enjoy a moment of appreciation and celebration during their workday.
On Thursday, two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell and Landon Knack will join both Dodger and Bank of America staffers at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Students from the 75th St. Elementary school will take part in an educational field trip and have lunch with the Dodger left-hander. Thursday concludes with a special “Senior Prom” for local senior citizens at the nearby Glendale Recreation Center. Dodger players Jack Dreyer, Will Klein, Dalton Rushing and River Ryan will be on hand for the festivities.
The Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour wraps up on Friday with a very special pep rally at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera. Current Dodger players Alex Call, Jack Dreyer, Brusdar Graterol, Landon Knack, Bobby Miller, Miguel Rojas, Tanner Scott, Brock Stewart and Gavin Stone will participate in interactive rally games and student engagement activities. Following the pep rally, the same Dodgers will then visit Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center right next to Dodger Stadium. The Boys in Blue will bring along the World Series trophy and salute local firefighters in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the devastating fires in Altadena and the Palisades last year.
Finally, Graterol and Snell will finish out the tour by surprising and delighting customers at a local Jack in the Box.
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