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. […]
In our Stories section, you can find powerful anecdotes from kids and leagues that have collected gear to donate to PIFBS as well as from kids and leagues that have received gear from PIFBS.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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July 14, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
A Little Equipment Goes a Long Way at Freire Charter
Jalen was interested in joining the baseball team at Freire Charter School, but didn’t have any of the equipment he needed to play. A basketball player all his life, Jalen shared his interest in baseball with his teacher Samuel Forman, who is also the school’s baseball coach. That same day, Freire Charter School had received […]
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June 23, 2020 2020 Media & News Project Highlights Stories
Sports Create Opportunities, Change Communities for the Better in Belize
Sports everywhere serve as recreation and physical activity. A chance to bond, and commiserate. In Belize, they mean so much more. “Sports create open windows and open worlds,” said Shane Williams, President of the Belize City Softball Association. “I have seen the power that sports have to change communities.” In 2019, Pitch In For Baseball […]
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June 16, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
Donated Gear Helps Confidence Grow at Roosevelt Educational Campus
Daniel had been playing baseball all of his life. Hailing from a low-income neighborhood in the Bronx, getting the right gear and equipment was often a challenge. As one of the catchers on the Roosevelt Educational Campus baseball team, Daniel was in desperate need of a new bag for his gear, and the catchers equipment […]
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June 9, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
Student Steps Up as Donation Aids Growth at Madison Park Academy
As a sophomore, Hugo was on the original baseball team created by athletic director Dion Evans. With little participation in the baseball program at Madison Park Academy, Hugo knew he needed to recruit new players to ensure that baseball would continue during his junior year. He began campaigning on campus, rallying students who had previously […]