Causes: Baseball & Softball, Camps, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Sports, Sports Associations & Training Facilities
Mission: The Miracle League of the South Hills envisions a community where all people with disabilities have opportunities to enhance their lives as athletes, teammates, and in everyday life. The Miracle League of the South Hills creates an environment of acceptance for people with disabilities and their families, with baseball as the root, as we promote meaningful, authentic relationships that connect people on the field as well as in the community. Core Values:- Provide every child and adult the opportunity to play the game of baseball- Nurture peer relationships as we merge communities together so that barriers to friendship and opportunity are removed while promoting teamwork, inclusion, and helping people reach their full potential- Develop life skills that empower and challenge everyone to foster acceptance of all individuals
Results: Since we opened in 2012, we've served a league of more than 350 kids and adults with special needs and 450 volunteers of all ages! Through our buddy program, Miracle League players are paired with a friends for the entire season. This person helps them to hit the ball, run the bases or cheer them home. As a result, the Miracle League is not just about baseball but the community it creates!Update: We have expanded our programming to include winter training called Muscles for Miracles, a Miracle League Gives Back Program, the Trent and Drew Grady Scholarship Program, and much more!
Target demographics: Kids and adults with special needs access field and baseball league uniquely designed for them.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 kids and adults with special needs in 3 counties (60+ zip codes)
Geographic areas served: The South Hills of Pittsburgh
Programs: - Fall and Spring Baseball league for individuals of all ages and abilities. -Inclusive Playground- Muscles for Miracles- Job Training facility for our athletes within our concession stand- Miracle League Gives Back Program
Mission: The Miracle League of the South Hills envisions a community where all people with disabilities have opportunities to enhance their lives as athletes, teammates, and in everyday life. The Miracle League of the South Hills creates an environment of acceptance for people with disabilities and their families, with baseball as the root, as we promote meaningful, authentic relationships that connect people on the field as well as in the community. Core Values:- Provide every child and adult the opportunity to play the game of baseball- Nurture peer relationships as we merge communities together so that barriers to friendship and opportunity are removed while promoting teamwork, inclusion, and helping people reach their full potential- Develop life skills that empower and challenge everyone to foster acceptance of all individuals
Results: Since we opened in 2012, we've served a league of more than 350 kids and adults with special needs and 450 volunteers of all ages! Through our buddy program, Miracle League players are paired with a friends for the entire season. This person helps them to hit the ball, run the bases or cheer them home. As a result, the Miracle League is not just about baseball but the community it creates!Update: We have expanded our programming to include winter training called Muscles for Miracles, a Miracle League Gives Back Program, the Trent and Drew Grady Scholarship Program, and much more!
Target demographics: Kids and adults with special needs access field and baseball league uniquely designed for them.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 kids and adults with special needs in 3 counties (60+ zip codes)
Geographic areas served: The South Hills of Pittsburgh
Programs: - Fall and Spring Baseball league for individuals of all ages and abilities. -Inclusive Playground- Muscles for Miracles- Job Training facility for our athletes within our concession stand- Miracle League Gives Back Program
info@miracleleaguesouthhills.org
1023 Paxton Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102
412-660-4454
Environment
Bethel Park
