community baseball association of atlantic county

Founded in 2005, Pitch In For Baseball® is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides new and gently used baseball and softball equipment to boys and girls in the U.S. and around the world who want to play ball but lack the equipment to do so. Since our founding, PIFB has donated over $7 million worth of equipment to nearly 600,000 kids in every state and over 90 countries. For the past 11 years, PIFB has been reducing barriers to play by providing equipment grants to leagues, schools, and organizations around the world to start, continue, and/or expand their youth baseball/softball programs; supporting disaster relief efforts; and fostering a culture of philanthropy. -School Based Program: Launched in 2008, PIFB has grown our School Based Program from 1 site to 11 in 2017. Baseball/softball can be effective tools for deepening engagement in school, improving attendance, and increasing academic performance. - Domestic and International Grants: PIFB makes equipment grants directly to leagues, schools, and organizations worldwide. Strategic partnerships help us reach the most under-resourced communities. - Disaster Relief: In times of tragedy, children are the most affected. Baseball/softball can restore a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos. PIFB has assisted in NY/NJ following Hurricane Sandy; Joplin, MO; Gulf Coast Region; Houston, TX; West Virginia, and Japan - Youth Philanthropy: About 70% of the equipment PIFB distributes comes from the efforts of motivated, caring kids who run collections/fundraisers on our behalf. Our reputation for getting equipment to children who need it and promoting youth philanthropy has resulted in impressive partnerships and Board representation from entities such as Little League International, Major League Baseball [including 6 clubs: Yankees, Twins, Reds, Dodgers, Phillies, and Braves], USA Baseball, Wilson Sporting Goods, MLBs RBI Program, State Farm, Mattingly Charities and ESPN.