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 […]
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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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 […]
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June 2, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
At Dieruff, Donation Encourages Girls to Give Softball a Try
Heading into the 2019 season, Louis E. Dieruff High School softball found itself extremely low on participants. Located in Allentown, PA, the student poverty rate at the school is 90%. Many kids do not have their own equipment at all. Others show up with cleats and gloves that are too small, or not built for […]
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May 13, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
Baseball Breeds Connection and Motivation for Kids at Isaac Middle School
For one seventh grader at Isaac Middle School, baseball is the thread that connects him to his father in Mexico. The student* was found eligible as one with a Specific Learning Disability when he was in fourth grade. He required additional reading and math instruction in a resource classroom to support his educational progress. Before […]
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May 1, 2020 2020 Media & News Stories
Donation Brings Camaraderie, Opportunity to Granville Little League Players
Kolton (11) struggled adjusting to a new age group at the beginning of Granville Little League Baseball season. He worked hard at practice throughout the year, and gradually became more comfortable on the field with his newly donated equipment, including a Louisville Slugger Vapor bat, Under Armour pants, and an EvoShield arm sleeve. Kolton gradually […]
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October 14, 2019 2019 Stories
University of Arkansas Softball Player Collects Equipment
Sydney Parr, a member of the University of Arkansas softball team, collected 33 boxes of equipment during her offseason to send to Pitch In For Baseball & Softball! The donation included mostly softball gear which is something that PIFBS needs the most. Thank you, Sydney for all your hard work! This equipment will help us […]
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September 27, 2019 Stories
Ronaee – Philadelphia
At the beginning of the school year, Ronaee was on the road to dropping out. Her job was her priority. When a group of friends decided to try out for softball, she tagged along. She was told if she wanted to play, she had to get her grades up. Ronaee worked tirelessly to get her […]
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September 27, 2019 Stories
Shaquana – Chicago
When Shaquana joined the Lost Boyz program, she was getting into fights regularly, had lots of office referrals at school, and challenged authority. In 2014, Lost Boyz started a fast pitch softball team to reach more girls. She wanted to play but with 8 siblings, her parents often have to prioritize expenses and could not […]
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September 27, 2019 Stories
Daija – Philadelphia
Daija, grade 7, had a chronic attendance problem. She often missed days of school at a time. It was not clear she would be able to move on to the 8th grade. When the season started, Daija was informed she would not be allowed to play on the team if she did not improve her […]