Inspired by his adopted sister, Tanner Houck built his Pitch for Adoption campaign to raise adoption advocacy and awareness. In 2023, Tanner officially partnered with the Home for Little Wanderers which is the oldest U.S. child welfare agency. As part of this partnership, Tanner visits group homes and welcomes children and staff to Fenway Park each month for a home game, to watch batting practice from the field, meet his teammates, and take a pregame tour of the ballpark.
Tanner Houck was the 2023 Red Sox Roberto Clemente Award nominee in recognition of his passion for charities supporting adoption and his support of numerous Red Sox community efforts.