Houston Aeros Charities (HAC) is dedicated to creating programs and fundraising initiatives which address the educational and physical needs of children in the Houston Gulf Coast area by establishing partnerships with social service organizations.

HAC has introduced a 15^th Anniversary Crystal Puck in honor of the “Crystal Anniversary.” The limited edition Crystal Puck is available only this season with proceeds benefiting HAC. The puck will feature the Aeros 15^th anniversary logo etched into the crystal.

The puck will be available for sale starting on the Aeros home opener, October 11. Fans can visit the HAC table at all home games throughout the season to purchase the puck. After the October 11 home opener, fans will also be able to purchase the commemorative puck through Courtney at the Aeros front office by E-Mailing her at ceidman@aeros.com or calling (713) 361-7925.

On September 22, 1994, HAC was established as a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)3. Houston Aeros Charities is a publicly supported organization, not a private foundation.

The Houston Aeros are committed to the Houston community and are an active and dedicated part of the community, helping children strive for success. During the season the Aeros visit hospitals, schools, and other organizations with an emphasis on children. In recent seasons, the Aeros have built bicycles with Elves & More, hosted youth groups at team practices, visited Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Sunshine Kids and many other children’s organizations.

Courtney Eidman – Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Contact Courtney at ceidman@aeros.com or call (713) 361-7925 if you have any questions regarding:

• Sponsorship Inquiries
• Grant requests
• Charity themed home games
• HAC events
• Player visit requests
• Community Relations

Carrie Camero – HAC Manager
Contact Carrie at ccamero@aeros.com or call (713) 361-7911 if you have any questions regarding:

• Donation Requests
• Tickets for Kids
• In-arena fundraising
• In-arena announcements (birthday/marriage/anniversary)
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Donations to HAC events
• Available internships

During the past season, HAC raised over $300,000 and contributed to more than 300 fundraising events. HAC has raised over $2,500,000.00 in 14 years.

Houston Aeros Charities has been involved in the following charities over the last year:

• American Diabetes Association
• Bo’s Place
• Children’s Assessment Center
• Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, home of the 9th Floor Aeros Power Playroom
• Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc.
• Elves & More
• Fort Bend Education Foundation
• Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
• His Grace Foundation
• Houston Chronicle: Chronicle in Education
• I Have A Dream
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Kids Unlimited
• Lamar Educational Awards Foundation
• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Ronald McDonald House
• Second Mile Mission Center
• Shriner’s Hospital for Children
• Special Olympics
• The Sunshine Kids