News & Blog

Risa Fund has put together a list of mental health signs and symptoms for families. Learn when to ask for help, and where to get the help you need. 

In light of COVID-19, sports leagues and recreational centers have canceled their events. Leveling the Playing Field is combatting this by helping children in need through the distribution of LPF Kits filled with sports equipment. This fall, Leveling the Playing Field plans to disperse 2,500 LPF Kits.

Risa Fund has put together a list of mental health resources for the DC area. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, these resources can help. 

Leveling the Playing Field has begun distributing equipment to after school programs in Baltimore City!

Our founder, Max Levitt, was interviewed on ABC 7 Local News.

A video feature from Comcast Sports Net on our work from 2015

Nonprofit group gives away equipment so kids from all backgrounds can play. A Feature on Leveling the Playing Field from the Washington Post’s Kids Post.

CNN featured our founder, Max Levitt, as a CNN Hero for his work to ensure every child has the opportunity to reap the mental and physical benefits of participating in youth sports

WUSA 9’s Get Up DC in partnership with Eastern’s Automotive Groups gives $1000 to Leveling the Playing Field. Founder, Max Levitt, is interviewed about the organization.

The Upper Loudoun Youth Football League partnered with Leveling the Playing Field to collect used sporting equipment to be distributed to students in and around Washington DC.