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Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA) is excited to partner with Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) to further grow the game of soccer across Georgia and ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation.

A student athlete himself, Kent Island High School senior Joseph Huber noted sports teams can be limited on how much funding they have available to put toward helping potential team members. Partnering with community members and local organizations, Huber was instrumental in helping recently establish the first Playing Field’s donation bin at Kent Island High […]

Subaru, in collaboration with Philadelphia Union, Leveling the Playing Field, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, helps kids get the soccer gear they need

Following a comprehensive search, we are happy to announce the appointment of Sean Bailey to the role of LPF’s Interim Executive Director! Hear statements from Sean and LPF’s Board of Directors here

The Agassi x JOOLA Let’s Play! program officially starts on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025. To jump-start the program on Giving Tuesday, JOOLA will donate an Agassi Champion paddle for every paddle sold on JOOLA.com, supporting greater access to pickleball nationwide. 

JOOLA’s donation of soccer goals, pickleball paddles, and more, results in new equipment across seven markets for coaches, PE Teachers, and youth sports programming  

The Buffalo Sabres are partnering with Modern and Leveling the Playing Field to host a Sporting Goods Equipment Drive benefitting youth sports organizations in Western New York.

The LPF and Greg McDonald Foundation co-branded metal bins honor the memory of the late Greg McDonald and his impact on youth sports

Join Subaru, Philadelphia-area Subaru retailers, Leveling the Playing Field, and the Philadelphia Union to get more kids in the game. 1 in 2 families involved in sports struggle to afford it. Join us by donating new or gently used soccer gear to help more kids fall in love with the game. Donate gear and enter […]

Here’s a chance to help out student-athletes when you attend the Ravens game this Sunday. Leveling the Playing Field will collect new and gently used sports equipment on RavensWalk. Volunteers distribute the gear to schools and groups for student-athletes who can’t afford new equipment.