Project Ball by Ball puts sports balls into the hands of underserved youth, one kid and one ball at a time — using the power of play to build the next generation of leaders.
"Play shouldn't be a privilege. It should be the first thing every kid is given a chance at."
Our Founding Belief
ball by ball,
kid by kid
A single ball can be the start of a team, a season, a future.
Project Ball by Ball delivers sports balls to underserved youth, using the power of play to build the next generation of leaders.
For too many kids, the barrier to joining a game isn't talent or drive — it's not having a ball to show up with. We close that gap ball by ball, kid by kid, so every kid gets to step onto the field, court, or blacktop and play.
From a donated ball to a kid's first game — here's the path it takes, ticket by ticket.
We collect new and gently-used basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, and more from donors, teams, and local partners across the community.
Balls go straight to youth programs, schools, and rec leagues serving neighborhoods where equipment is hardest to come by.
We pair every delivery with mentorship, using team sports to build confidence, discipline, and tomorrow's leaders.
However you show up, you're putting a ball in a kid's hands. Here's where to start.
Have a basketball, soccer ball, or football sitting unused? Give it a second life on the field.
Give a BallQuestions, partnerships, donations — we'd love to hear from you.
projectballbyball@gmail.com