The Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) organization in Baltimore is committed to providing sports equipment to children, regardless of their financial background. LPF recognizes that the cost of sports equipment can be a barrier for many families, preventing children from participating in sports. To help ease this financial burden on parents, LPF provides both new and used sports equipment to give kids an equal chance to thrive in sports.
Derrick McPhearson, a gym teacher at Determined to Make a Change Inc., understands the importance of youth sports in building confidence and essential life skills. He believes that every child should have the opportunity to participate in sports without the financial stress attached. McPhearson’s after-school program, “Confidence through Sports,” emphasizes the impact of sports on personal growth and development.
As a resource for under-resourced communities, LPF serves as a valuable source of support by supplying sports equipment to children who would otherwise be unable to participate in sports. Donovan Dennis, the program director at LPF, recognizes the importance of providing access to sports for all children, regardless of their background. The Baltimore location has collected a significant amount of sports and playground equipment to help bridge the gap in access to sports resources in the community.
Through events like “Pack the Park,” LPF highlights the importance of creating new opportunities for future generations through sports. By ensuring that every child has access to valuable life lessons and experiences through sport, LPF is making a positive impact on Baltimore’s community by leveling the playing field for all children who want to participate in sports.
