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 […]
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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 […]
August 24, 2020 | 2020 Media & News Stories
At W.B. Saul, Baseball Gave Kyrell Tools to Succeed On and Off the Field
At W.B. Saul High School, baseball is what gave Kyrell the discipline necessary to be successful in school. Many students at the Philadelphia high school could not afford the cleats, gloves, or bats necessary to be able to play. At W.B. Saul, 100% of the students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Kyrell began […]
August 11, 2020 | 2020 Featured Partners Media & News
Baseball Lifestyle 101 Gives Back with Donation to PIFBS
In February, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball announced a partnership with Baseball Lifestyle 101, a retail site for baseball lifestyle apparel and accessories. Located in Farmingdale, New York, Baseball Lifestyle 101 solicited donations of baseball or softball equipment, which would then be delivered to PIFBS to help spread the game to kids around the […]
August 4, 2020 | 2020 Media & News Stories
Universal Audenried Coach Reflects on Profound Effects of Youth Sports
Steven Buller always knew that team sports were important, but his first season coaching baseball at Universal Audenried Charter High School was an eye-opening experience. “It’s easy to forget that not every kid gets a chance to play youth sports, to attend summer camps, to be that winning pitcher when every one of your teammates, […]
July 29, 2020 | 2020 Featured Partners Media & News
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball Becomes an Official Service Partner of the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation
HARLEYSVILLE, PA – July 29, 2020 — Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) is pleased to announce an agreement to become an Official Service Partner of the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, providing baseball and softball equipment to help increase youth participation and expand access to baseball and softball. The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) […]
July 20, 2020 | 2020 Media & News Stories
At MYA, Equipment Helps Launch Baseball Program, Improves School Experience for Kids Like Xavier
Xavier had high hopes of joining the baseball team at the beginning of his 7th grade year, but the program’s launch was in jeopardy. Located in Philadelphia, baseball at Middle Years Alternative for the Arts and Humanities was underfunded and had been placed on a wait list for approval to be able to field a […]