We call successful projects and other big wins for the organization Home Runs. Read about our Home Runs here:
Postal Service Goes to Bat for Children
100th Anniversary of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"
As organized youth baseball and softball wind down for the summer, the United States Postal Service is suggesting that parents and youngsters who play ball not retire their used gear but ship it instead to "Pitch In For Baseball" a non-profit organization that collects gently used equipment and distributes it to children in need.
"Yesterday, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of baseball's unofficial anthem by issuing the "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" stamp," said Postmaster General John Potter. "Today, we're helping Pitch In For Baseball deliver their message, let your equipment play extra innings, and are encouraging Americans to donate bats, balls, gloves and other equipment so that more children can enjoy the sport."
A Gove of Their Own
A book with a mission
Pitch In For Baseball is honored to join the team that has created the book and movement called A Glove of Their Own. This story is for and about children who have very little and play baseball for the love of the game. The mission mirrors what our organization is trying to do; ensure all kids have a glove of their own. The movement, created by coach and father, Bob Salomon, has transformed a story written by Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling, and Lisa Funari-Willever into a call-to-action. New Jersey publisher Franklin Mason Press will be donating large portions from A Glove of Their Own's profits to organizations that provide equipment to children. This project is the culmination of enormous generosity and good will and we are pleased to join the team. We encourage everyone to go to http://www.agloveoftheirown.com to reserve a copy of the book today! When you order your copy you will have the opportunity to select a charitable organization to benefit from the sale of the book. Scroll down and select PIF 129 and Pitch In For Baseball will receive $3.00 from the sale of the book.
Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest
5th Anniversary
The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest, the country's first and most extensive traveling baseball festival in history, gives fans the opportunity to share the game of baseball with kids around the world through Pitch In For Baseball. "Playing baseball may not solve all of the world?s problems, but it can certainly help," states baseball superstar Reggie Jackson. "Every child should have a chance to experience all the great things about baseball, from learning about teamwork and sportsmanship, to the fun of being outdoors with friends and slugging your first home run. I hope baseball fans everywhere will join me in applauding the Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest, Xbox 360 and Best Buy in supporting the efforts of Pitch In For Baseball." Anyone donating new or used equipment to the special collection tent at Fun Fest Tour Stops will receive valuable coupons from Xbox 360 and Best Buy, and an exclusive home team ticket offer.
Weston Area Little League's Major League Donation
19 boxes of equipment via "Re-runs" program
Weston Area Little League (WALL), Florida, District 21, sent 19 boxes of donated equipment! They have been collecting and donating a number of years throug their "Re-runs" drive. Started as a community service project in 2003 by Jake Marika, the league, local travel leagues and the community have all contributed their used equipment. WALL has donated to less fortunate leagues in Florida in Central America, and now they have chosen Pitch In For Baseball to get the equipment where it is needed most!
Service Project Success Story
Pefect Plan from A to Zach
Zach Kronick, pictured here with PIFB Executive Director David Rhode, conducted an equipment collection drive for his Bar Mitzvah service project. Zach not only collected several hundred pieces of equipment but also raised over $600 for Pitch In For Baseball.
Eagle Scout to the Rescue
Delaware's Kirby Mills makes a difference!
Pictured below with his collected equipment ready for shipment, Eagle Scout Kirby Mills says, "I chose to get involved with PIFB because I thought it was a great organization to support and to complete my Eagle Scout Project. Being able to help underprivelaged youth is a feeling I'll cherish forever."
Equipment Managers
We thank the following for their substantial equipment donations:
• Ace Hardware
• Arcadia Little League-Phoenix, AZ
• Aston-Middletown Little League-Media, PA
• Nathanial Altman-Andover, MA
• Ames Little League-Ames, IA
• Brooklyn Bulldogs-Brooklyn, NY
• Matthew Bruskin-Branchburg, NJ
• Brian Chamberlain-Philadelphia, PA
• Cincinnati Reds
• Tom Clark-Pine Brook, NJ
• Churchill American Little League-Melrose, MA
• Clymer Little League-Clymer, PA
• Delano Little League-Delano, CA
• District 52 Little League-San Fransisco, CA
• Franklin Reg. Panthers 2005/07 Cooperstown Teams-Murrysville, PA
• Ben Gebber-Needham, MA
• Peter Goritz-Livermore, CA
• Half Hollow Hill Little League-Dix Hills, NY
• Hatboro Little League-Hatboro, PA
• Joe Joyce-Rye Brook, NY
• Andrew Leopold-Philadelphia, PA
• Lewisboro Baseball Association-West Chester, NY
• Michael Lieberberg-Short Hills, NJ
• Lower Gwynedd Little League-Lower Gwynedd, PA
• Philip Marks-Philadelphia, PA
• McDowell Mountain Little League-Scottsdale, AZ
• Monticello Little League-Monticello, IN
• New Albany Little League-New Albany, OH
• Newark American Little League-Newark, DE
• Oreland/Wyndmoor Little League-Oreland, PA
• Pearl River Little League-Pearl River, NY
• Tony Perrotti-Levittown, NY
• Philadelphia Phillies
• Ben Pitler-Marborough, CT
• Pitman Little League-Pitman, NJ
• Rockland Little League-Rockland CA
• Daniel Savage-Ashburn, VA
• Saul Shaaltiel-Cherry Hill, NJ
• Sherman Oaks Little League-Sherman Oaks, CA
• State Park Little League-Chesterton, IN
• Ryan Truscio-Monmouth, NJ
• Tecumseh Area Little League-Tecumseh, MI
• Towamencin Youth Association Baseball-Kulpsville, PA
• Upper Loudoun Little League-Lovettsville, VA
• USA Baseball-Durham, NC
• Verona Little League-Verona, NJ
• Waupun Little League-Waupun, WI
• West Norriton Little League-Jeffersonville, PA
• West Raleigh Baseball Association-Raleigh, NC
• Weston Area Little League-District 21-Weston, FL
• West Side Little League-West Chester, PA
• Special thanks to the hundreds of individual donors who generously sent us a glove, ball or other items we can share with a child who wants to play.
PIFB Warehouse Days
Christ's Lutheran Church, Oreland, PA
Volunteers from Christ's Lutheran Church in Oreland, PA came out to the PIFB warehouse to help us assemble shipments to recipient leagues. If you have a group that would like to help out at the PIFB warehouse, please contact us. We'd be happy for you to Pitch In.
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