According to the United Nations’ World Food Programme, 40.4% of people in the Dominican Republic are living in poverty. For Luis Rodriguez Cruz and many other Dominican kids, baseball is more than a pastime. It is an opportunity. In 2012, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball received a grant request from Gladys Pena, founding member […]
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February 10, 2021 | Events Media & News Project Highlights Stories
Event with Dee Strange-Gordon Inspires Kids Through Baseball
WATCH: Dee Strange-Gordon on PIFBS Webcast Dee Strange-Gordon is no stranger to helping others. With Pitch In For Baseball & Softball and its partners, Strange-Gordon recently hosted a special event to inspire kids through the game of baseball. The former National League batting champion, Gold Glove winner, and two-time All-Star teamed up with PIFBS, Wilson […]
December 21, 2020 | 2020 Stories Uncategorized
Holiday Cheer: Our Staff Shares Favorite Memories from 2020
Meredith Kim, CEO: “Despite this challenging year, there have been so many things to celebrate in 2020 and it was too hard to pick just one. The very last thing I did before the shutdown in March was travel to Minneapolis to present equipment for the School-Based Program we do in partnership with the Minnesota […]
December 15, 2020 | 2020
PIFBS, USA Softball Announce Partnership Agreement
PIFBS and USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, on Tuesday announced an agreement to join forces to support the mission of developing, administering and promoting the sport of softball while providing opportunities for participation to athletes across the United States. “USA Softball is thrilled to partner with Pitch In For Baseball […]
December 8, 2020 | 2020 Featured Partners Media & News
PIFBS and In the Moment Launch Partnership to Benefit Lee County Schools and Cameroon Baseball
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball has partnered with Todd Corbin and his company, In The Moment, LLC., to support youth baseball and softball programs in Lee County, Florida, and Harmony Baseball in Cameroon, Africa. In Lee County, approximately 15% of the nearly 800,000 total residents live in poverty, which exceeds the national average by […]
November 16, 2020 | 2020 Events Featured Partners Media & News
With Support from Phillies and Springfield Rotary, PIFBS Helping Philly Schools Prepare for Return to Play
The COVID-19 pandemic not only halted youth sports seasons across the country, but has also increased the barriers for children in underserved communities to play the game safely. Pitch In For Baseball & Softball is working to ease the burden. On Saturday, November 14th, PIFBS hosted a drive-through equipment distribution for Philadelphia schools who were […]
November 12, 2020 | 2020 Events Media & News Stories
PIFBS to Distribute Gear to Philadelphia-Area Schools, Helping 1,300 Kids Play Ball
HARLEYSVILLE, PA – November 12, 2020 – Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) will be hosting a drive-through event on Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., where Philadelphia-area schools who were approved for an equipment grant will receive their baseball and softball equipment packages at the PIFBS facility in Harleysville, PA. […]
October 21, 2020 | 2020 Featured Partners Media & News Project Highlights Stories
Pittsburgh Pirates and Tull Funded Programs Help Kids Find Escape in Challenging Times
2020 has been a challenging year for children across the country. Between virtual school, a lack of social opportunities, and the uncertainty in their day-to-day lives, productive outlets for kids have become increasingly vital. After many sports leagues faced disruptions in their schedules, baseball and softball have begun to resume. With this comes new safety […]
September 3, 2020 | 2020 Events Featured Partners Media & News
Giants’ Little League Day Virtual Event to Benefit PIFBS
The San Francisco Giants are giving back to youth baseball with an exclusive Little League Day event that will benefit kids through Pitch In For Baseball & Softball. The Giants’ Little League Day will be held on Saturday, September 26th with a pregame virtual event featuring Giants’ players and coaches. The virtual session will begin […]
September 1, 2020 | 2020 Events Media & News Stories
Fall Donation Drive: Help Kids Play Ball, and Enter to Win!
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball needs your help to fill up our warehouse and help more kids get on the field. As a thank you for your support, anyone who donates to PIFBS from September 1st through November 30th will be entered to win a special prize pack, featuring a baseball signed by Jean […]