Help us Level the Playing Field! We are Collecting Gently Used Sports Equipment.

July 8, 2025

Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are unable to enroll their children in sports due to the high cost of equipment?

To help address this barrier, the Town of Perinton is proud to partner with ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐ข๐ž๐ฅ๐ (๐‹๐๐…), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to sports by collecting and redistributing gently used athletic gear.

Now through July 25th, we are accepting donations of new and gently used sports equipment.

Drop Off Location: Perinton Community Center Lobby (Look for the large collection box to the right as you enter)

๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž:

  • Soccer, basketball, football, baseball, and softball gear
  • Hockey and lacrosse sticks, helmets, and pads (manufactured within the last 5 years)
  • Tennis, racquet sports, and golf equipment
  • Playground and fitness items (cones, yoga mats, hand weights, etc.)
  • And more!

For a complete list of acceptable items, click here.

Please ensure all donated items are safe and in good working condition.

Together, we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to play.

For questions, contact: info@levelingtheplayingfield.org