You Are Invited For a VIP Experience!
Join us on June 9th for an exclusive VIP suite experience at Progressive Field in Cleveland!
Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •Cleveland Guardians Suite Fundraiser — June 9th • PIFBS Day at the Lancaster Barnstormers Game — July 15th • PIFBS Day at the New Hampshire Fisher-cats Game — July 28th • Chip In for Baseball and Softball — September 7th •
Our FEATURED Partners
Our Partners are instrumental in helping us give kids the chance to play ball regardless of their economic backgrounds.
Our Impact
Youth sports help kids build character, leadership skills, confidence, and resiliency. Kids in under-resourced areas often can not afford the equipment needed to play baseball and softball. Our mission is to eliminate barriers by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools, and organizations around the world who are most in need.
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Since 2008, these funded programs have helped schools create more opportunities for kids to play ball. Students who participate have shown increased attendance and GPA.
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PIFBS provides gear to increase youth participation in under-resourced areas across the country, and helps international communities establish programs when access to equipment is limited.
Disaster Relief
In times of tragedy, baseball and softball can help restore a sense of normalcy for kids. We’ve helped dozens of communities around the globe recover following catastrophic events.
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball
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PIFBS equipment grants are designed to help leagues, teams, and community organizations get the equipment needed to play baseball or softball. We average over 350 projects in the United States, and 100 projects globally each year.
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In our first-ever $5 Friday, we want to share one of our favorite stories about Lena from Minneapolis, MN. Lena`s original glove was way too small for high school softball. When her school received a PIFBS equipment grant, Lena was given a glove that fit her perfectly. Her play that season improved so much that she won the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award!
A new glove can make a massive difference in the way a child plays. Today on $5 Friday, will you donate to help us make a difference for other players like Lena? Venmo us at @pifbs and help us provide the same opportunity that Lena was able to have.
This month, PIFBS and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund proudly partnered to provide over 70 baseball and softball team kits to programs across Twins Territory! This equipment will help an estimated 3,700+ baseball, softball, and tee-ball players across four different states this season!
Are you still looking for a last-minute gift for Mother`s Day? No problem! Surprise Mom by dedicating a donation to PIFBS in her honor! Make Mom smile this Mother`s Day by giving the opportunity for others to play ball!
Dedicate Your Donation Today: https://pifbs.org/lp/donate-money/
PIFBS has been supporting programs in Belize since 2017. This year, we provided an equipment grant donation to the Belize Softball Federation (BSF). This donation will promote and spread access to softball for schools within the Corozal District of Belize. We are proud to help support BSF and continue to grow the game of softball internationally 👊🥎
Jack is currently preparing to take his black belt test this summer. As part of his training, Jack is required to complete a community service project. Given his love for baseball, he chose to run an equipment collection project with PIFBS. Jack had set up equipment collection bins outside his karate studio and Little League field.
Thanks for your support, Jack! Good luck with your black belt test! 🥋⚾🥎
As an umpire and baseball player who played for nearly all his life, Shailen wanted to help others play the game and experience the fun he has had. By finding a new home for all the equipment that still has life left to give, he decided to run a collection for PIFBS.
Thank you for your support, Shailen!
You can also register your project at the link in our bio.
Are you looking for an internship this summer? PIFBS has both full-time and part-time internship positions available!
⚾️Prepare outgoing equipment
🥎Unpack, sort, and inspect incoming inventory
🏟️Attend outreach/community events, when necessary
Comment below or message us if interested! 👇
Join us for an exclusive VIP experience to watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Houston Astros on Friday, June 9th at Progressive Field!
Listed lower than retail price, each ticket includes access to the luxury suite behind home plate, complimentary food & beverage, an on-field batting practice experience before the game, access to a silent auction, and free PIFBS gear! You may even have a chance to meet current and/or former Cleveland Guardians players!
All proceeds support Pitch In For Baseball & Softball and our mission to eliminate equipment as the barrier for kids to play baseball and softball worldwide. Each ticket purchase helps an estimated 20 kids play ball!
Space is limited. Purchase your ticket at the link in our bio TODAY!
DON`T MISS YOUR CHANCE!
Join us at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex for the AO8 Softball Clinic! Learn elite hitting and fielding skills from champion, Aleshia Ocasio! Every registered player will also take home a bat backpack, glove, softball, and a Nike-provided t-shirt, free of charge! The deadline to register is this Wednesday, May 3rd.
So don’t miss your chance! Visit the link in the PIFBS bio and register today!
Please welcome the newest member of the PIFBS Advisory Council, Amy Hever!
Amy is an accomplished social impact executive with more than 20 years of experience. Her career journey has given her the opportunity to lean into some of the world’s most pressing and complex challenges through a variety of vehicles such as the arts and humanities, youth development, health and human services, disaster recovery, scientific research, and professional sports philanthropy.
Her career has brought her to destinations up and down the I-95 corridor, which has now brought her to lead the Major League Baseball Players Trust – the charitable arm of the Players Association. In her first “union job”, Amy is responsible for accelerating and amplifying the charitable interests and efforts of professional baseball players.
We`re glad to have you as a part of the Pitch In For Baseball & Softball team, Amy!
Have you ever dreamed of taking lessons from a professional softball player? Well, now you can with the AO8 Softball Clinic! You`ll have the chance to meet and receive instruction from All-American & National Champion, Aleshia Ocasio! Each player will also receive a bat backpack, glove, and softball. Space is limited, so register today at the link in our bio!
Baseball has given everything to Mark. Since the age of 5, his passion for baseball has shaped him into the athlete he has become.
Mark wanted to run a collection with PIFBS so that he can make a difference and provide the same access to the game that he has. Thank you so much for your support, Mark!
You can help run projects like Mark`s by Registering Your Project at the link in our bio!
For over a decade now, I have been teaming up with my official charity partner Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS). Recently, I caught a game with Jamie, the winner of last year’s Watch with Zack Game Auction Fundraiser! We had a great time snagging balls at Yankee Stadium and supporting PIFBS’ mission of making sure a lack of equipment is never a reason why kids cannot play ball. If you missed out on this opportunity, DO NOT WORRY, because I am running another fundraiser for PIFBS in 2023! And, once again, we have some awesome prizes including a CUSTOM Wilson A2K glove, and various signed memorabilia from current and former MLB All-Stars. All you have to do is follow the link in their bio (@pifbs) and make a pledge for every ball I catch during the 2023 season. A donation of just $0.10 per ball will enter you into the drawing for all the great prizes. So, join me in helping to ensure all kids can enjoy the game we love.
One lucky winner will have the chance to win a 2x All-Star SS Carlos Correa, custom A2000 GM 11.75" RHT glove!
To win:
1. LIKE this post
2. FOLLOW @PIFBS
3. TAG a friend
For an extra chance to win, spread the love by sharing this post and tagging us in your story!
Founded in 2005, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball is a non-profit that removes equipment as a barrier to participation for kids around the world.
Winners will be notified by Friday, April 21st @ 12:00PM EST.
Good Luck!
Don`t miss your chance to experience the Suite Life at Angel Stadium of Anaheim! Watch global sensations, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, take on their division rivals, the Oakland Athletics on April 26th at 6:38 PM PDT. Purchase of each ticket includes food, beverage, and a chance to meet Angels Hall of Famer, Bobby Grich!
All proceeds support Pitch In For Baseball & Softball and our mission to eliminate equipment as the barrier for kids to play baseball and softball worldwide. Each ticket purchase helps an estimated 35 kids play ball!
Space is limited. Purchase your ticket at the link in our bio TODAY!
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Help kids around the world play ball!
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball® (PIFBS) provides new and gently used baseball and softball equipment to boys and girls in the United States and around the world who want to play ball but lack the equipment to do so. Donate today, and help support youth development through baseball and softball.