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.
Domestic &
International Grants
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.
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Pitch In For Baseball & Softball
Around the Globe
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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“How can I help out people that don’t have equipment, so they can experience the game and have the fun I have when I play?”
This summer, @mattatchley_ donated to PIFBS for the second year in a row! His efforts led to an equipment donation of over 150 items and even a $200 Target gift card to help purchase brand new equipment. We can’t thank you enough, Matt!
Check out Matt's article from the newspaper in our story!
Saje from Foothill Farms Little League (Sacramento, CA) was in her second year of playing in the league. When she started playing, she wanted to be a catcher and go to the Little League World Series. To reach her dreams, Saje started to save money to buy her own catchers set. Because of a PIFBS donation, Saje was able to get the full catchers set she wanted!
“We both cried in the moment. It’s so special to be able to give kids their very own gear. She brings her gear every day and asks to practice with any team playing. Every. Single. Day. This girl is sure something!!”- President of Foothill Farms Little League, Rachel Bendix
What goes better together than baseball and BBQ? End your summer in style by ordering baseball-themed grilling tools from Baseball BBQ! Purchase at the link below, proceeds help PIFBS!
Purchase Here: BaseballBBQ.com/PIFBS
Trivia Time! This month begins the 75th anniversary of the Little League World Series! Can you guess which team won the first ever Little League World Series in 1947? Comment below!
Thank you, Julia Shearer for donating your @Gatorade Play It Forward grant to support PIFBS! Through the Gatorade Play It Forward program, Julia selected PIFBS to receive a $1,000 grant to help the next generation of athletes reap the benefits of sport. Thank you, Julia!
Earlies this month, Matthew DePhillips donated gently used equipment he collected through three separate teams he plays for. Matthew also raised over $500 as part of his Bar Mitzvah project! His love for the game of baseball made him want to partner with us and give other kids the opportunity to play baseball. Thank you, Matthew!
PIFBS would like to wish @monicaabbott a Happy Birthday! Monica has had a pro career that has lasted 16 years, she is a 2-time Olympian, and 4-time world champion. Back in 2019, Monica donated a pair of PIFBS themed @ringorsb cleats designed by Stadium Custom Kicks. Happy Birthday, Monica!
University Park Youth Baseball (Crete, IL) had a baseball camp where out of the 55 participants, 85% of them were first time baseball and softball players. The equipment provided by PIFBS allowed to league to not turn away any kids because of lack of equipment. Also, it made all the kids committed to come to camp every single day and play as a team as they worked to learning the game of baseball!
As the MLB starts the second half of the season, let’s look at how some of the teams that PIFBS partners with are doing! As they are making a push for the postseason, comment below on who you think will win the 2022 World Series!
Aleshia Ocasio and PIFBS are teaming up to help more communities play ball! With your help, you can join us in breaking down the barrier of entry in lower-income communities and increase accessibility to the game.
Donate today and you can even earn your chance to have a video call with Aleshia Ocasio herself! Individuals who create a fundraising page and raises the most money will have a chance to have their own personal Q & A with the 2015 Women's College World Series Champion, All-American, and 2021 Athletes Unlimited Champion!
Help those in need at the link in our bio.
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Near West Little League (Maywood, IL) was a recent recipient of an equipment grant from PIFBS. Due to COVID-19, a nearby league shut down and kids had to travel further to join Near West Little League. With this equipment grant, they were able to expand their program to allow more kids the opportunity to participate. With most of these players being first-time players, this grant has allowed them to have equipment they needed to play.
In 2021, @warstic and PIFBS had the opportunity to support the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud. The Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota struggles with one of the most severe poverty rates in the United States. Despite these challenges, @rosebudbgc strives to create a safe and positive environment for their players. To help support their mission, Warstic and PIFBS teamed up to donate nearly 200 brand-new bats for every player from their 2021 season!
Thank you Warstic for joining us to help empower communities like Rosebud Reservation!
Baseball in Mexico is just as popular as it is here in the U.S. In our history, we have been honored to help support over 15 programs play ball! In 2021, PIFBS was able to help expand the game to over 50 baseball and softball players in Mexico.
To learn more about our international programs, please click the link in our bio
We would like to wish @mauriciod10 a very special Happy Birthday! Mauricio is the first Honduran baseball player in MLB history! We are grateful for the work that Mauricio has done, as he has helped nearly 150 kids ever single year. Thanks for helping support future stars in Honduras! Happy Birthday, Mauricio!
Tonight, kicks off the MLB All-Star Game festivities! This year’s MLB All-Star Game is being played at Dodger Stadium, home of the @dodgers.
Did you know that PIFBS and the Dodgers have been working together since 2015? In that time, we have helped support nearly 1,000 teams as part of the Dodgers RBI program!
PIFBS would like to thank Jonathan Lewanda for his donation back in January 2022! Thank you helping the fight against equipment as a barrier to play the game of baseball! If you would like to drop off some of your old equipment, please visit pifbs.org to learn more about how to donate!
Congratulations to @logan_ohoppe on making it to the MLB All Star Futures Game this Saturday! Today, we look back at one of your first donations with PIFBS way back in 2013. Thank you for your constant support. With help like yours, we can continue to break equipment as the barrier to playing baseball and softball. Best of luck this weekend! #ThrowbackThursday
Mentally Ill Kids In Distress (M.I.K.I.D.) is an organization that helps kids fight against mental health challenges through a more family-centered approach. PIFBS was fortunate enough to donate some equipment to M.I.K.I.D. and give the kids an opportunity to play ball!
The North Little Rock Police Athletic League in Arkansas received an equipment grant in 2021, during the height of the pandemic. As a result of the donation of equipment, the league saw an overall increase in morale, enjoyment of the game, and overall safety with the upgraded gear.
Baseball in the country of Turkey is something that few kids get to experience. With soccer and basketball being the dominant sports in the country, baseball equipment is hard to access and expensive. The equipment grant from PIFBS gives kids in Turkey the opportunity to play baseball and experience something new.
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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.