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2019 Annual Report
As we forge ahead in 2020, we want to pause and praise God for all that He accomplished this past year through you, our amazing RBI Austin family! At the heart of RBI Austin is the desire to point everyone in our community to a bigger, better, eternal sense of belonging. A belonging to God that only comes through Jesus Christ.
Because of your support, more inner-city Austin youth are hearing, seeing, and believing that they belong — to a team, to a community, and to a Creator.
Kids
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Growth in Girl Participants
Volunteers
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Increase in Softball Teams
Teams
$100K
In grant funding to make improvements to Mabson Field and Parque Zaragoza
RBI Mentoring – A Story of Hope
Why Coach?
We believe coaches are way more than just a leader of a sports team. Coaches are mentors and game changers. We believe that coaches can be some of the most influential adults in a child’s life — both on and off the field.
RBI Austin uses the incredible games of baseball and softball to engage and develop youth, and we are now recruiting coaches!
RBI Austin coaches have the unique opportunity to invest in the lives of their players and develop them into the future leaders of their communities.
Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time with their mentors, children with a mentor (compared to children without mentors) were:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs 46%
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol 27%
- 52% less likely to skip school 52%
- 37% less likely to skip a class 37%
- 33% less likely to hit someone 33%
Source: Public/Private Ventures
Want to Volunteer With Us?
552 volunteers served as RBI Austin coaches, mentors, and more in 2019. Learn about the many opportunities to serve with RBI Austin by attending one of our upcoming **virtual** volunteer orientations. Get in the game! We’d love to have you join our team.
Fall Volunteer Orientation Dates:
Monday, October 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Looking to spend your time making a local impact by investing in your city? Love sports and the way they teach kids life-long lessons? Thinking about becoming a coach or volunteering in other ways? Have a friend who would be a great RBI Austin volunteer? You’ve come to the right place! Attend our upcoming volunteer orientation on 10/19. Learn More.
Get in the Game!
There are many ways to become a volunteer!
Questions? Email us at info@rbiaustin.org or call 512.381.7137
What’s New
Home Run Vendors
As we wrap up the last official days of Summer, we’re reflecting back on the support, comradely, and resilience from this past summer season. It took a village to allow kids to play safely for a few weeks this summer. Thanks to our awesome vendors who helped make that possible!
Alumni Returns to Give Back
One of our very favorite things is when RBI Austin alumni return to serve with us in a volunteer or summer staff role. Hear from Aidan Martinez on his summer with RBI Austin.
Quotes from the Stands
This summer was a short, yet meaningful one. Here from a few of our RBI Austin parents on what made it special.
What Does RSR Mean?
“RSR – What does it mean? I’ve been seeing RBI Austin jerseys with RSR on them.”
Summer 2020 Plans
Matt Price shares an update on plans for this summer’s programs.
Family Outreach During COVID-19
RBI Austin is built on relationships, and we believe that relationships – not programs – change lives.
So, since the onset of COVID-19, our prayer has been that God would use this pandemic to bring our RBI Austin kids and families deeper into a relationship with Him and with others.
Home Run Vendors
As we wrap up the last official days of Summer, we’re reflecting back on the support, comradely, and resilience from this past summer season. It took a village to allow kids to play safely for a few weeks this summer. Thanks to our awesome vendors who helped make that possible!
Alumni Returns to Give Back
One of our very favorite things is when RBI Austin alumni return to serve with us in a volunteer or summer staff role. Hear from Aidan Martinez on his summer with RBI Austin.
Quotes from the Stands
This summer was a short, yet meaningful one. Here from a few of our RBI Austin parents on what made it special.