Youngstown State University softball: Hit a Home Run with Recycling

youngstown state university softball

Hit a Home Run with Recycling

The YSU softball team hopes to collect 2,010 pieces of used softball and baseball equipment for Youngstown city children.

Doubleheader

YSU vs. Wright State University

Details: 1 p.m. April 12 with 1 p.m. April 13 as the rain date, McCune Park, Canfield. Admission is free. Bring used equipment including helmets, catcher’s gear, cleats, bats, gloves, balls and other items to receive a gift from the Green Team and Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling.

Other drop-off locations: YMCA’s downtown Youngstown and Boardman locations, Youngstown Police chief’s office where the collection is ongoing, and YSU Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center and Lake Milton State Park office, both of which have collections through May 30.

Distribution of equipment: Youngstown Police Athletic League, YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown will distribute the equipment to city children.

Sponsors: Green Team, Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling, re:Create, YSU, YMCA, The Vindicator and Vindy.com, Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown and WYTV and MyYTV.