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Leveling the Playing Field is one of several non-profits mentioned that are working to give youth more access to sports and sports equipment in Western New York. LPF Executive Director Max Levitt, LPF WNY Program Director Taylor Cicoria, and the WNY warehouse are featured in the article.  

LPF is not only around to help ease the financial burden on parents, but also to give kids an equal opportunity to thrive in youth sports.

“April is National Volunteer Month and we are highlighting an organization whose work succeeds through its volunteers. Leveling The Playing Field is a national organization working to address the growing inequities in youth sports by collecting used athletic equipment through donations.”

Since 2018, LPF Baltimore has donated $4.8 million in sports equipment to the Greater Baltimore Community. In this article from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play features LPF Baltimore as one of 12 developments which have improved the local youth sports landscape since 2017.

D.C. United is teaming up with LPF to host “United We Serve,” their signature volunteer program, and a sports equipment collection drive at Audi Field.

LPF Founder/Executive Director Max was a guest on the March 15th episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show! Max joined Kelly to talk about LPF’s origins, memorable stories, and plans for LPF’s future. View the full segment here.

The Buffalo News recently highlighted LPF’s expansion into Western New York! Learn more about why we chose the area, our partners, and how you can get involved by reading more. This article was originally posted on February 6th, 2024.

LPF’s partnership with the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association is studied by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative to discover new and innovative ways to get kids involved in sports

This year’s NCAA College Basketball Tournament begins on March 19th. You can cheer on your favorite teams and support LPF by joining us for our annual Brackets for a Cause fundraiser. 

Leveling the Playing Field’s objective is to find eager hands and homes for gear that others no longer need or have outgrown