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Leveling the Playing Field

The easiest win on the board. A nonprofit that redistributes sports equipment to youth programs — and their warehouse is in Columbus, about 30 minutes away. No income test, no deadline, no grant essay.

Easiest  Free equipment

The Move

Apply online, then arrange a pickup at the Columbus warehouse (4848 Evanswood Dr, Columbus). Worst case we get some pads and helmets; best case a few thousand dollars of gear for the cost of a drive. Do this first — zero grant-writing.

How to Apply

  1. Go to levelingtheplayingfield.org/locations/columbus-oh.
  2. Complete the equipment-request / partner form (org info, EIN, what sports + ages, equipment needs). Use the Packet org facts.
  3. List specific needs: football helmets, shoulder pads, footballs, practice gear; cheer items. Be concrete about quantities and ages.
  4. They'll respond about available inventory + a pickup appointment. Send someone with a truck/SUV to the Columbus warehouse.
Open the Columbus page

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