The Pedro Martinez and Brothers Foundation was created in 1998, in Boston, Massachusetts, by Pedro and his brothers. During his years in Boston, Pedro used his platform as a great baseball icon, to bless and touch the lives of many. He revolutionized the whole Boston community, and certainly helped create a more diverse and multicultural atmosphere in Fenway Park, as well as on the streets of Boston.

Pedro made public appearances in schools and hospitals, and was part of various PSA (public service announcements). His increasing positive influence and role model posture in the community made him a figure of hope, generosity and great impact on the hundreds of Hispanic children in the New England area.

His presence and economic support changed the future of many of the Hispanic students in after-school programs in the City of Boston.A strong believer in education and opportunity, Pedro and the foundation provided funds to some of these programs, helping schools and programs to acquire necessary materials. Schools like the Riverview School and programs like Youthbuild Providence were recipients of such help.

In recent years, the Foundation has also helped in the healthcare area, assisting several hospitals with special surgeries for children with medical issues such as heart conditions, tumors and leukemia. Two years ago, the Foundation partnered with the International Kids Foundation in Miami, and has also assisted the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC.

In the Dominican Republic, the Foundation provided relief funds in 2004 after a flood disaster hit the south area of the island. Jimani, the affected town, suffered the worst flooding in history along the Blanco River. We provided food and shelter for the thousands of families that were left homeless, and counsel for the families of over 1000 people that suffered death. We partnered with the Sur Futuro Foundation in Dominican Republic and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and built houses for the people on the border.

In 2007 the Dominican Republic was hit again, this time with a devastating storm. Following four days of non-stop rain, the aftermath was demoralizing and overwhelming. More than 2000 people died, and thousands lost their homes. Pedro’s community, Manoguayabo, was affected like never before. We assisted the refugees, and had a running campaign with the Mets Foundation, to acquire relief funds. Currently, our country is still recuperating and we are creating a master plan for future disaster prevention and emergency response.  

In his native Manoguayabo, Pedro has built several churches and houses for the families around his community. He built an elementary school, and throughout the years he has been acquiring parcels of land to build a Community Center for his community. In this Community Center we will start a sustainable program that will be comprised of three components: education, health and environment.

As a family foundation, we believe in the faithfulness of a loving God, in unity, hard work and generosity. We want to see up-coming generations thrive in spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional wellness. Whether our boys become baseball players or CEOs; or whether our girls become senators or housewives, we will raise a generation of excellence who will know their divine purpose in life.