MLB Players Trust Fastball Fund is sponsored by Major League Baseball Players Trust. The Fastball Fund provides rapid-response grants to nonprofit organizations that address important needs for youth and others in target communities.

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Historically, Spring Training has provided critical fundraising and promotional opportunities for many nonprofits in Arizona and Florida. However, this year’s shortened season and the continued high demand for nonprofit services have negatively impacted these organizations and those they serve.

Through the Players Trust, MLB Players have stepped up to the plate with the Fastball Fund, providing $5K rapid-response grants so that nonprofits can continue to meet important need gaps for youth and others in our target communities. MLB Players have stepped up to the plate with the Fastball Fund to provide $5K rapid-response grants to nonprofits throughout the Spring Training communities in Arizona and Florida.

Westwood High School (@westwoodwarriors62) was the first recipient of the Fastball Fund. The grant will support their baseball program to ensure the team has what they need to succeed on and off the field. We are thrilled to announce this year's Fastball Fund grantees and thank them for the incredible work they do in their communities.

Check back for updates as we continue to announce recipients over the coming weeks! Click below to view each organization Our mission is to advocate for the educational success of students in foster care in Arizona. To help members raise funds to allow youth to participate in extra-curricular activities and amateur sports.

Best Buddies International Dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Lee County Inc. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County provides a safe, positive, inclusive environment for youth in our community for afterschool and summer programs. The goal is to help kids hone their skills in areas such as math, science, engineering, communication, teamwork, and problem solving.

The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.

Family Initiative Incorporated Family Initiative Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that has the focus of providing programs and services to help families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County Inc. Our mission is fostering happy childhoods by enriching the lives impacted by foster care we do this by providing services, support and education to overcome the effects of child abuse and neglect. Hands Together For Haitians Inc Assist the Haitian immigrants with transition from living in their native country to living in the United States.

This includes education, health care, social, language and cultural barriers, access to social resources, counseling and guidance, and meeting basic daily needs such as food requirements. We advocate for and support children, young adults, and families impacted by abuse and neglect in Pinellas and Pasco Counties by collaborating with community partners, staff, and volunteers who support the children we serve.

Inner City Innovators’ mission is to inspire and empower inner city youth to embody the change they want to see in their communities. Our vision is for all of our mentees to be Free and Alive through Age 25.

Lehigh Acres Little League Lehigh Acres Little League is a baseball and softball league that serves Lee County and provides opportunity for the youth to play baseball from the ages of tee ball through Senior Little League and softball for the ages of minor through Senior Softball.

Love Society is an organization that creates events and donates Love Bags, including necessities, activities, and healthy snacks for children and mother`s in need. NFM Babe Ruth teaches more than the game of baseball, with the understanding that adolescence is the most impressionable years in a child's life, our mission is to foster good American citizens not just win games.

Pickup the Ball mentors young men in low-income, high-risk areas to provide them opportunities that will raise their level of expectations for life, increase their chance of success, and improve understanding among all communities.

Providence Family Life Center in Fort Myers aims to give hope, restore dignity, and show respect to individuals who have experienced adverse life struggles by using a strength-based approach to provide acceptance, support, education, and access to resources. Road Runners Club of America Inc. Palm Beach running club that raises money to promote youth fitness through running in our community.

Soccer Village Foundation The Soccer Village Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides volunteer services to the Cactus League Spring Training venues to earn funding for youth athletic and educational opportunities for children in need.

Student ACES (ACE = Athletics, Community and Education) mission is to inspire and develop high school student athletes and young adults to be men and women of honor, character and integrity through our character education programs.

The Arc of Tempe promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together to help live fulfilling lives and so no child will grieve alone.

We give our young men the ability to work within our community to help build better connections and showing unity amongst the different backgrounds and walks of life. The mission of All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) is together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.

Banner Health`s mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better by providing health care services to the communities we serve rather than to generate profits. To help members raise funds to allow youth to participate in extra-curricular activities and amateur sports.

Buckingham Youth Baseball League Inc. We are a youth baseball organization with the goal of creating an exciting environment to learn the great game while building lifelong relationships and teaching good sportsmanship. Employed and Overjoyed Foundation Inc. Committed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain employment by finding meaningful inclusion and work.

Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County Inc. Our volunteers are dedicated to ending hunger in Palm Beach County, especially among the sick, the disabled, shut-ins, seniors, minorities, veterans, and children. Future Stars exist to provide opportunities for inner city youth to achieve their goals in higher education with a focus on technology.

Harmony Project harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.

Homeless Youth Connection, Inc. Aims to eliminate barriers to education so that youth experiencing homelessness can graduate and create lasting solutions for a successful future, so all kids have the opportunity to achieve their goals and homelessness not be a barrier.

Jump for Joi provides programs and services in underserved communities in palm beach county focusing on behavioral, physical, and mental health services for children and seniors via arts, yoga, meditation and stem programs. Links to Success’ mission is to provide resources, services, experiences, and guidance to DeSoto County low-income students to help them achieve education and career readiness and success.

Mesa Hohokam Foundation, Inc. The Mesa HohoKam’s are a group of civic volunteers dedicated to raising funds for local charities and kid sports in the East Valley. The Peoria Diamond Club is a 501c3 in Peoria, AZ who`s main function is to support youth charities and organizations in the Phoenix west valley communities.

We are dedicated to supporting community programs that educate and enrich children’s lives, while enhancing their futures. Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg To inspire hope and transform the lives of at-risk youth in St.

Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. Put On the Cape A Foundation for Hope We support eight child crisis centers in Arizona providing food, water, clothing, toys, school supplies, diapers, toiletries, medicine, and updating training for therapist, victims’ advocates, and counselors. More than simply a place, The Scott Foundation is an intentional community serving Arizona`s foster youth.

Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Inc. Volunteer program committed to solely advocating for children’s emotional, educational, and physical well-being throughout dependency court proceedings. Surfs Up Gizmo Children’s Foundation Inc. The Giz Kids Foundation sole mission is to foster compassionate, self-aware, and resilient youth with engaging educational media for the classroom and online learning.

The Friendship Journey unites individuals of all cognitive & developmental abilities through inclusive programs to foster relationships, equitable opportunities, and lasting friendships. Westwood High School’s goal is to support their baseball program to ensure the team succeeds on and off the field by furthering each players passion for sports, community, and well-being.

YMCA of the Treasure Coast Florida Inc. Cause-driven charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

American Association of Caregiving Youth Inc. We champion youth who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members, support their role as caregivers, safeguard and celebrate their success in school and life. Bella’s Angels, Inc. Our mission is to financially assist local children with life-long physical disabilities beyond what insurance covers.

Bob Carters Actors Workshop & Repertory Company Inc A non-profit theatre in Palm Beach County dedicated to illuminating thought provoking, socially relevant shows for the public, and classes facilitated for children, teens, and adults’ development at all levels. We do not want monetary reasons to keep them from playing.

CM Baseball League offers full + partial scholarships to Winter/Summer Baseball Camp, Clinics and the opportunity to play on a Team Dinger team. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida is dedicated to providing therapeutic riding and other equine assisted activities to children and adults with special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc. We are a human services organization focused on `neighbors helping neighbors` with a vision to create communities where all people have the support they need to thrive. Provide shelter and loving care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect and have been removed from their homes.

HOW Foundation of South Florida was founded in 2014 to help veterans and others suffering from brain injuries including concussions and PTSD. The main objective of IMAG is fully committed to enhancing the formal education system in Southwest Florida through providing engaging cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities, programs, workshops and camp curricula.

The mission of Ladies of Futurity is to mentor girls of diverse backgrounds by equipping each girl with the life skills, leadership skills, and social graces that will create a pathway to educational success and career development. Living Hungry aims to provide top-quality nutrition to the 3,700 homeless students in Palm Beach County, that get up and go to school every day, reaching out for their brightest future.

The Midwest Food Bank aims to alleviate hunger through a volunteer-based national food bank to help many communities thrive and prosper for a brighter future. Phoenix ToolBank, a locally based nonprofit, loans tools and equipment to a variety of charitable partners serving youth and schools to strengthen, enhance, and celebrate our shared community through the work of volunteers, students, and staff.

Police Athletic Leagues of West Palm Beach Inc. The Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach (PAL) strives to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to the youth of West Palm Beach.

Quantum House is a safe-haven where families can re-compose their lives in the wake of oppressive medical costs and responsibilities, all while supporting their child through challenging time.

The Charros Foundation is a non-profit volunteer organization that works to share passion to strengthen our communities and build a better future for our children, including host Spring Training, to provide educational programming, support, and opportunities to our communities. Special Equestrians, Inc. Special Equestrians, Inc. is a therapeutic horseback riding center offering equine- assisted activities in Fort Myers, Florida.

The mission of Special Equestrians, Inc. is to enhance physical, emotional, and cognitive growth for individuals with disabilities through equine assisted activities. Founded in 2002, are the official Spring Training volunteer organization of the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the City of Surprise.

The Sundancers also provide volunteer services at the Surprise Recreation Campus and other City Special Events We deliver accessible, affordable and diverse programming for all residents of the West Valley including educational programs for youth and general audiences, instrumental, vocal and classical music concerts, Black and Latin artists, comedy, International acts, and illusion.

Our families all come from low to moderate income and we like to focus more on fundraising to cover any expenses just to the kids can keep playing and get them off the streets.