Long before social media, TBS brought Atlanta Braves baseball into living rooms across the nation — and #3 Dale Murphy was the face of America's Team. Now his foundation is changing lives through youth baseball, global mission work, and community service. Support the legend. Support the cause.
Buford, GA | A National Nonprofit Worth Supporting
Before ESPN dominated sports, Ted Turner's TBS made the Atlanta Braves "America's Team" — broadcasting their games into homes across the country every single night. And the face of that team? Number 3, Dale Murphy. Two-time NL MVP. Roberto Clemente Award winner. A player the whole nation watched and rooted for.
That nationwide reach is exactly why the Dale Murphy Foundation connects with communities from Buford, GA to every corner of the country. Whether you grew up cheering from the stands at Fulton County Stadium or watching on TBS in your living room, you know what Dale Murphy stands for — and his foundation carries that same character into everything it does.
Looking for a nonprofit organization near Buford, GA worthy of your support? This is it. Youth baseball, global mission work, and 100% of shop proceeds going directly to the cause.
Experience the Story
Watch how Dale Murphy and the foundation are creating real impact, from baseball fields across the country to the communities of the Dominican Republic. This is what a nationwide non-profit organization looks like when it's all in — and why Buford, GA is proud to support it.
Dale Murphy Foundation — changing lives one swing at a time, across the country and around the world.
Our Mission
The Dale Murphy Foundation uses the universal love of baseball to inspire community development, empower youth, and promote equity — nationwide, with proud supporters throughout Georgia including Buford and the greater Gwinnett County community.
No financial barriers should sideline a kid. Through scholarships, equipment grants, and program support, DMF ensures every child can step up to the plate — regardless of zip code.
Children with special needs deserve inclusive sports experiences. We create adaptive programs and compassionate environments where every child is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Winning is temporary — character is lifelong. Through mentorship and intentional programming, we help young athletes become not just better players, but better humans.
Mission Trip · February 13–20, 2027
Join legendary MLB Hall-of-Famer Dale Murphy on a life-changing week of service in the Dominican Republic, hosted by the Dale Murphy Foundation and The Baseball Island Foundation. Your participation directly funds field renovations, sports equipment, and educational resources for communities that need it most.
*Air booked individually and confirmed from DM Foundation team
The Dale Murphy Foundation Shop
Pick up a piece of baseball history and fund the next generation at the same time. Every collectible, autograph, and print you purchase from the Dale Murphy Foundation Shop goes directly back to empowering youth nationwide and around the world.
Buford, GA & Greater Gwinnett County
Buford, Georgia isn't just growing fast — it's growing together. Nestled along the shores of Lake Lanier with easy access to I-985 and I-85, Buford has become one of metro Atlanta's most vibrant family communities. The city's historic downtown, the sprawling Mall of Georgia corridor, and parks like Bogan Park and Buford City Park make it a community that naturally connects with a foundation built on family, sport, and character.
The Dale Murphy Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit — and communities like Buford, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Gainesville, Flowery Branch, and Oakwood are proud to be among its most passionate supporters. Wherever baseball and community intersect, you'll find people who know the Dale Murphy name.
One of Gwinnett's top recreational hubs — and exactly the kind of community space the Dale Murphy Foundation's mission was built for.
Home to the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves' Triple-A affiliate — a community steeped in the same baseball tradition Dale Murphy helped build.
One of Georgia's highest-rated school systems — a community that reflects the values of character and excellence the Dale Murphy Foundation champions nationwide.
Buford sits at the headwaters of Lake Lanier — an outdoor playground that reflects the spirit of adventure and community the foundation celebrates.
About Dale Murphy
Dale Murphy isn't just a two-time National League MVP and one of the greatest Braves to ever wear the uniform — he's a man who has spent his entire life serving others. Named one of Sports Illustrated's "Athletes Who Care the Most," Dale has championed causes from Cystic Fibrosis to Operation Smile to Tunnels to Towers, earning the Roberto Clemente Award and induction into the World Humanitarian Hall of Fame.
His foundation brings that same all-out hustle to communities across the country — using baseball as a vehicle to build better lives, one child at a time. When #3 retired his cleats, he laced up a different kind of shoes — and he hasn't stopped running since.
"We're driven by our mission to create meaningful opportunities that empower individuals to succeed both on and off the field." — Dale & Nancy Murphy
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