Joe Torre Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Through Foundation My Ge
Joe Torre Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Through Foundation, My Ge... Advocacy
In his boyhood home in Brooklyn, the all-star player and 4-time World Series winning manager was a victim of . “I grew up in a domestically violent home,” Torre says. “When I was coming home from school as a youngster and I saw my dad’s car in the driveway I would go to a friend’s house. I connected my dad being there with fear. There’s no worse emotion than fear…it’s a helpless feeling.”
Now, the baseball great is trying to help the millions of young people who are experiencing the same abuse he once faced. He’s formed the , an organization that offers safe havens to kids suffering from domestic violence. Through Margaret’s Place (the name is attributed to his mother), victims of psychological and physical abuse get a safe room in their school where they can meet with a professional counselor trained in domestic violence intervention and prevention. Torre makes frequent visits to each of the ten Margaret’s Place classrooms that he’s set up throughout the New York metropolitan area.
met with the baseball great to learn more about his inspiring work that is impacting so many.
- Receive access to exclusive information, benefits and discounts. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
The Safe at Home Foundation Helps Abused Kids
Joe Torre shelters victims of domestic violence
For most baseball buffs, the term “safe at home” is often associated with the thrill of victory. But for the legendary Joe Torre, it’s become the rally cry for his latest and most rewarding work.In his boyhood home in Brooklyn, the all-star player and 4-time World Series winning manager was a victim of . “I grew up in a domestically violent home,” Torre says. “When I was coming home from school as a youngster and I saw my dad’s car in the driveway I would go to a friend’s house. I connected my dad being there with fear. There’s no worse emotion than fear…it’s a helpless feeling.”
Now, the baseball great is trying to help the millions of young people who are experiencing the same abuse he once faced. He’s formed the , an organization that offers safe havens to kids suffering from domestic violence. Through Margaret’s Place (the name is attributed to his mother), victims of psychological and physical abuse get a safe room in their school where they can meet with a professional counselor trained in domestic violence intervention and prevention. Torre makes frequent visits to each of the ten Margaret’s Place classrooms that he’s set up throughout the New York metropolitan area.
met with the baseball great to learn more about his inspiring work that is impacting so many.
Related
- Receive access to exclusive information, benefits and discounts. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures