Pitch in for Baseball

Pitch in for Baseball

Pitch in for Baseball (PIFB) is a non-profit, 501c3 charity which focuses on the collection and distribution of new and gently used baseball and softball equipment. The collected equipment is then given to youth leagues in underserved communities around the world. Since its inception in the summer of 2005, PIFB has helped leagues in the Dominican Republic, Poland, Haiti, Nicaragua, Ghana, Israel, the Ukraine, and the hurricane affected Gulf Coast region of the United States.

Goals

Pitch in for Baseball has four main goals:
#"To support the growth of baseball in the U.S. and internationally"
#"To give kids equipment so they can get out, have fun and stay healthy"
#"To teach kids important lessons through baseball, like teamwork and sportsmanship"
#"To make friends across the world through America's pastime"

External links

* [http://www.pitchinforbaseball.org/ Official website]


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