PIFBS Disaster Relief Fund

There were a number of natural disasters in the second half of 2025, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball connected with multiple leagues/communities in Texas, Maui, and Florida regarding support for the spring 2026 season. When natural disasters occur, there is inevitably an immediate outpouring of support in terms of dollars and in-kind donations. The instinct is to cast a wide net to ensure that losses and needs are covered. However, after helping dozens of communities rebuild baseball/softball programs following a natural disaster, there is a predictable cycle. Following the initial outpouring, communities then take stock and inventory of all resources, at which point, there are inevitably gaps and outstanding needs. This is the point at which Pitch In For Baseball & Softball becomes most effective - helping to fill in the gaps. 

In Q1 2026, PIFBS will be supporting two Disaster Relief Projects - one in Ingram, TX with Ingram Little League and a multi site project in Maui (Pono Little League, Boys & Girls Club of Maui, and Kulanihakoi High School) to assist with ongoing post-wildfire recovery efforts. 

Research points to that recreation programs like baseball and softball can help children heal following a tremendous loss, and can bring communities together in times of tragedy. We can't wait to update you with pics of these very special projects!

Pitch In For Baseball & Softball Provides Equipment To Children In Devastated Areas

Over the past 20 years, PIFBS has donated $35 million in equipment to help more than 2.2 million children play ball in every state in the U.S. and 119 countries globally. Between February and May of 2025 alone, PIFBS donated over $2.8 million in equipment to more than 109,000 children around the world. This includes disaster relief donations, a pillar of PIFBS’ mission. In times of tragedy, baseball and softball can help to restore a sense of normalcy for children amidst the chaos.

Entering 2025, PIFBS reacted quickly to the tragic Southern California wildfires by engaging partners ranging from equipment manufacturers to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to begin meet that devasted community’s needs. Whether through the tragic loss of personal possessions in homes or stored equipment at school and youth baseball and softball facilities, many children lost their baseball and softball equipment to the fires. As always in these situations, PIFBS and our community partners recognize the essential role that playing ball can have in both providing positive psychological outlets and a sense of normalcy to youth athletes.

As natural disasters seemingly become more and more commonplace, PIFBS would be doing ourselves and the kids we serve a disservice by not preparing for what may come on an ongoing basis. We must continue to build reserves of equipment to ensure we can efficiently and effectively respond to natural disasters when they occur. It is our goal to get kids back out on the diamond as soon as possible following natural disasters, and we need your help to make that possible. Together, we can eliminate equipment as a barrier to play even after natural disasters and, more importantly, give youth athletes the ability to continue to pursue their passion for baseball and softball, which provides healthy and positive outcomes in the wake of tragedy.