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948 Bank Street(West End)
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the project
Based in Cincinnati's West End neighborhood, the West End Reds is a non-profit organization that engages urban youth in grade-level, recreational baseball and softball programs. Through exposure to athletic development and team competition, we seek to aid youth in strengthening their academics, self esteem, social skills, and character.
Luckily, this year has provided opportunities to reconnect with former participants and recruit new youth, and the West End Reds have seen an incredible amount of demand for our programming. In total, nearly 150 youth, ranging in age from 4 to 18 years old, are currently registered across our softball and baseball programs, and we have seen some big "wins" from players this season both on and off the fields.
We need your help to celebrate the success of these youth!
With this increased demand, the West End Reds must supplement our existing fundraising strategies in order to cover equipment and fees for the remainder of our season, enter teams in tournament play, and host our year-end recognition banquet to celebrate the perserverance of all of our youth participants.
the steps
Pre-season: January-March
Season: March-August
Banquet Planning: June-August
Recognition Banquet: August 5th
why we're doing it
As the last remaining youth baseball and softball teams located in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine and West End neighborhoods, the West End Reds represent a critical opportunity for youth from these urban communitities to participate in recreational sports activities.
These programs aren't just about athletics, though, they are one of the few positive spaces available to strengthen the academic success, self esteem, social skills, and character of our youth.
In 2015, neighbors, local businesses, and other organizations came together to rally support for our youth and ensure that all of our teams had the equipment, uniforms, and other supplies to have a successful season. With that successful fundraising, the West End Reds have been able to grow the number of youth engaged in our programs each year.
Cincinnati Enquirer: What happened to the city's little leaguers?
Cincinnati Enquirer: West End Reds host fest to thank community
Last year, the West End Reds faced a new challenge, one faced by many youth athletics programs, as our spring and summer programs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the partnership of the Reds Community Fund and the St. William Athletic Association, our teams came together to provide opportunities for our youth to still play a fall season together.
budget
Updated Budget (8.17.21)
Year-end recognition event: $902.10
| TOTAL RAISED = | $930.00 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | N/A |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) | $27.90 |
| TOTAL TO DISBURSE= | $902.10 |
Original Budget:
Equipment, supplies, and related fees: $1,000
Tournament fees: $1,000
Year-end recognition event: $3,000
Participant awards and trophies: $1,000
| PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED = | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| ioby Platform Fee | waived | $35 |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.) |
$91 | $92 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE = | $6,091 | $6,127 |
| Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign. |
updates
Please Share!
Posted 07/31/2021 - 11:26am
With just two days left in our campaign, we need your help to share our campaign and help the West End Refs reach their fundraising goal!
https://ioby.org/project/west-end-reds-youth-baseball-softball
Good luck, Lady Reds!
Posted 07/24/2021 - 9:53am
Join us in wishing several of The Lady Reds luck today as they try out for the Reds Urban Youth Academy's RBI team!
12U West End Reds + Madisonville Braves Win Together!
Posted 07/12/2021 - 9:11pm
Congratulations to the 12U combination baseball team made up of players from our West End Reds and the Madisonville Braves who also won a Recreational World Series Championship (Class B Junior). What a season!
ICYMI 10/11U Wins Again!
Posted 07/09/2021 - 4:52pm
Congrats to the 10/11U West End Reds who were recently crowned World Series Champs of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball North Region (Class C Junior)!
Congrats to the 10/11U Team!
Posted 07/02/2021 - 11:37am
Congrats to the 10/11U West End Reds who were recently crowned Tournament Champs of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball for the North Region (Class C Junior). This team has had an incredible winning season and continues to work hard!
photos
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Kate Harrow
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AMY MEYER
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Nick LaBoffe
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Colleen O.
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Mike, Katie, and James Moroski
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BRIAN E GERTH
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Lee
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Scott & Sarah Priestle
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Justin & Patty Lee
