The Springfield Middle & High School Softball Teams were recently awarded a grant from the Reds Community Fund, an independent, non-profit affiliate of The Cincinnati Reds.
With the funds, the middle school softball program received $500 worth of new equipment, and the high school softball program received $1000 worth of new equipment. In addition, the teams and coaches were also presented with tickets to attend the Reds game on April 7 versus The New York Mets.
The teams used the funds to purchase hitting/pitching nets, batting tees, throw down bases and additional softballs.
Since 2001, the Reds Community Fund (RCF) has used baseball and softball as a vehicle to improve the lives of children and communities in 7 states throughout ‘Reds Country.’
The RCF creates programming that connects children ages 4–18 with baseball and softball while providing educational and personal development opportunities to help improve their futures. The RCF:
Impacts over 50,000 kids and coaches each year
Invests close to $2 million annually in youth baseball and softball programming
Raises funds through donations, special events and ballpark activation