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Our mission is simple:

Leveling the Playing Field gives children from under-resourced communities the opportunity to enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of youth sports participation.

We do this by giving completely free sporting equipment to schools, rec programs, sports leagues, and youth programs. Those donations allow programs to reallocate funds to lower registration fees, expand their scholarship offerings enhance their existing athletic program and/or developing new ones.

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Supporters of Leveling the Playing Field can now create their own fundraising page to help ensure every child gets access to the equipment they need to get involved in sports.

Whether you have donated equipment, run a collection drive of your own, volunteered in one of our warehouses or simply believe that youth sports participation for all is vitally important, this is a great way to support us. To learn more about this opportunity, and to set up your fundraising page, CLICK HERE

"We had a homeless youth who could not play high school football, after making the team and being academically qualified, because he nor his family could pay the $200 uniform/equipment fee imposed by the school for all student/athletes who didn't have their own equipment. He missed out on his first year as a result. However, thanks to Leveling The Playing Field he was able to play last year and is playing again this year. Now he is a senior and is expected to go to college to earn a degree and continue his football career on the college level."

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

"Northwood Baseball League has always had challenges when it comes to the kids having the proper equipment on the field. LPF's donations have allowed the league to grow and the kids to have a big smile on their face when we give them equipment that are new to them."

Northwood Baseball League, inc.

"The partnership we have with LPF has allowed us to redirect funds normally spent on required PE curriculum materials to other vital initiatives such as parent engagement and attendance/behavioral incentives for our students."

The Foundation Schools

"The donation to Powell Elementary School was timely and allowed for an increase in student participation of soccer. Thank you Leveling the Playing Field!"

Powell Elementary School

"LPF has helped our athletic program greatly. We were able to start a girls soccer program and without the donations of LPF, we wouldn't have had enough soccer balls, gloves, cleats, and shin guards. This organization reaches out to the school instead of the school reaching out to them which clearly shows their investment in wanting to improve students overall experience when it comes to high school athletics."

Eastern Senior High School

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The Girl's Lacrosse team @GroverMS hadn't been abl The Girl's Lacrosse team @GroverMS hadn't been able to field players due to them not having the proper equipment to play.

So, their coach made a visit to LPF Philadelphia and got his players cleats, helping them move at full speed with confidence. The cleats also allowed them to develop their dodges more precisely and perform at their best without restriction.

For these inner-city kids, being able to have cleats for the first time in their lives has helped these girls who'd never played an organized sport before.

"This has made them feel like their endeavor is special and meaningful," said Michael Galbraith.

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@sokidssoar, in the Greater Washington area, is a @sokidssoar, in the Greater Washington area, is a program that serves youth with disabilities. Many of them do not have access to sports equipment. In the past, they had to purchase their equipment limiting the allocation of funds elsewhere.

However, with a recent donation from LPF, they were able to bring back free baseball equipment to their players!

"Thank you for providing equipment for us to continue providing this adaptive baseball clinic, said Glenda Smith. We can now allocate these funds toward providing more clinics for our kids."

Thank you for letting us be a partner! A big shoutout to @sokidssoar for the 𝗔π—ͺπ—˜π—¦π—’π— π—˜ video.

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Through donations from LPF, @cityspringsschool was Through donations from LPF, @cityspringsschool was able to form its first softball team this year! They received bats, softballs, gloves, and more. They had their first game against Ft. Worthington and won‼️

"We were able to start our first ever softball season this year with 4th-8th grade players that had no previous experience," said Annie Owlett. Our catcher especially appreciated the protective gear, which allowed her to feel confident blocking the ball. We are so thankful to be able to play and to do it safely with proper gear!"

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