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World Lacrosse today announced the launch of a grant program in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field that will provide new and gently used equipment to lacrosse programs around the world with the aim of expanding access and positively influencing the development of the sport. This story ran on Jan. 27, 2022.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, CUYS volunteers spent “a day on, not a day off,” giving time to the community by helping to inventory and sort donated sports equipment at Leveling the Playing Field’s new facility in Sharon Hill, PA. This story ran on Jan. 18, 2022.

The Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe, cheerleaders and other team staff handed out packages of food Tuesday to families at Belmont Elementary School.They also gave out hats, gloves and sports equipment thanks to donations from CareFirst and Leveling the Playing Field. This story ran on Dec. 14, 2021.

USCAA worked with Leveling the Playing Field by donating brand new soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, and softballs to make an impact on local kids in need. This story ran on Dec. 15, 2021

WPHL 17 covered our LPF Philadelphia warehouse opening. This story ran on 11/9/2021 and was covered by Doc Louallen

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Program Director of Leveling the Playing Field Baltimore, Kaitlin Brennan, provides details on how the non-profit is making its easier for kids in underserved communities to participate in distanced physical education classes.

Leveling the Playing Field joined Fox 5 DC to talk about the sports kits they are donating to area students.

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.