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 […]
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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 20, 2020 2020 Events Featured Partners Media & News
Design Your Own A2000! Wilson Coloring Contest Official Rules:
Now through June 2nd, kids can enter to win a chance to design their very own Wilson A2000 glove! Pitch In For Baseball & Softball and Wilson Sporting Goods are holding a coloring contest for kids, and one lucky winner will be selected to design and receive their very own custom glove. Wilson’s coloring pages […]
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May 19, 2020 2020 Featured Partners Media & News
DeMarini Trade-In Program to Benefit Kids Through PIFBS
DeMarini has introduced a new BBCOR trade-in program that will benefit kids around the world through Pitch In For Baseball & Softball. When it is safe for sports to resume, children will need our help more than ever. Sports have been shown to help kids rebound from difficult life events, and aid youth development by […]
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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 8, 2020 2020 Media & News
PIFBS Earns 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar
View our page on GuideStar: https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/8290884 Pitch In For Baseball & Softball is pleased to announce that the organization has received GuideStar’s 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. The site’s purpose is to provide unbiased information, helping donors and key stakeholders make educated decisions about […]
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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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May 1, 2020 2020 Events Media & News
Winners of #PayItForwardDay Giveaway Unveiled
In honor of Pay It Forward Day on April 28th, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball held a contest via our social media channels to recognize all essential workers, who are keeping us safe during these unprecedented times. Submissions were made to nominate essential workers through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. The contest launched on Friday, […]