Phillies, SEI Honor Veterans at Citizens Bank Park
About 200 service members and their families were recognized at a Wednesday night event at the Philadelphia ballpark.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Phillies and SEI hosted about 200 veterans and active-duty military members and their families at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night. Attendees toured the stadium, received Phillies swag and signed souvenirs, and learned to swing from former players.
Why it matters
Veterans make up one-fifth of Philadelphia's homeless population, according to the event's organizers, underscoring the need for support beyond a single evening. Chosen 300, which provided warm meals and clothing at the event, says it aims to celebrate veterans who are struggling.
About 200 service members and family members attended the Wednesday event. Organizers cited that one-fifth of Philadelphia's homeless population are veterans, though the source does not specify the total homeless count or the number of clothing and meal recipients.
The players
Philadelphia Phillies
The Major League Baseball franchise based in Philadelphia that co-hosted the veterans' event at its home ballpark.
SEI
The organization that co-hosted the Phillies' veterans event at Citizens Bank Park.
Chosen 300
A Philadelphia-area veterans' support organization whose executive director, Brian Jenkins, said the group wants to celebrate veterans who are down on their luck.
The details
Former Phillies players Mickey Morandini, Dickie Noles and Milt Thompson attended and showed guests how to swing. Army veteran Michele Farren of Columbus, New Jersey, who was deployed to Afghanistan, was among those honored.
Timeline
Wednesday night, during Veterans Day week 2026, at Citizens Bank Park.
Community Support
The event pairs corporate sports sponsorship with direct aid to veterans in Philadelphia, where organizers say one-fifth of the homeless population are veterans. It reflects a model in which a professional franchise uses its venue and visibility to highlight local veteran need.
Philadelphia residents seeking veteran support or looking to donate can contact local veterans' organizations such as Chosen 300. The event highlights that veterans in the city face homelessness and need help with meals and clothing.
The takeaway
Corporate partnerships with sports teams can channel visibility and resources toward veterans in need. Residents who want to help can support local veterans' organizations that provide meals, clothing, and housing assistance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 6abc Action News.
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