Help equip kids in Western NY to play the sports they love

Supporting LPF Western NY

By donating to LPF, you can help provide a child with the opportunity to experience the joys of sports and recreation. 


About LPF Western NY


Leveling the Playing Field redistributes free sports equipment to kids from under-resourced communities across the country, ensuring they can access the mental and physical benefits of youth sports.


LPF opened its inaugural warehouse in Washington DC in 2013,  successfully replicated our model in 2018 when we expanded into Baltimore, and then Philadelphia in 2021. 


LPF is excited to have its fourth and fifth warehouses open in 2023 in Columbus, OH and Buffalo, NY. We need your support to help us get off the ground in Western NY! Your contributions will help us cover the costs of rent, utilities, shelving and storage, travel for our staff to pick up gear across the Greater Buffalo area, and other program costs. Thanks to generous community partners we are quickly making progress in Western NY collecting sports equipment, fundraising, and spreading the word about our work. 


Our goal is to raise an additional $100,000 by 2027 to help sustain our work long-term. With your help, we can increase access to youth sports and recreation in Western NY. 


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Schoolwide Support $500

Help our P.E. teachers restock their closets with much needed equipment for their students

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Team Impact $100

Help us provide coaches with sports equipment for their whole team

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Head-to-Toe Upgrade $50

You can help provide 1 child with head-to-toe gear for their chosen sport

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Gift of Gear $25

Your gift can help provide a soccer ball, volleyball, or basketball to a child in need

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Austin Fosberg

Austin Fosberg has raised $100 out of their goal of $500

$100 raised (20%)
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Jeff Lewis

Jeff Lewis has raised $50 out of their goal of $500

$50 raised (10%)
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Vanessa Van Slyke has raised $0 out of their goal of $500

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In Memory of Ed Lewis

In Memory of Ed Lewis has raised $4,356 out of their goal of $2,500

$4,356 raised (174%) 1 member
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Banshee Irish Pub Soccer Community Holiday Drive

Banshee Irish Pub Soccer Community Holiday Drive has raised $1,655 out of their goal of $500

$1,655 raised (331%) 1 member
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Hilbert GS201 Angela; Tia; and Vanessa

Hilbert GS201 Angela; Tia; and Vanessa has raised $45 out of their goal of $500

$45 raised (9%) 1 member

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