RBI Austin Blog
Supporting Austin’s Inner-city Youth
Donation Match: Give by 12/24
Give before the clock strikes “Christmas” and your donation will be matched up to $10,000! All donations between now and 12/24 will be matched up to $10,000 by a couple of our (so very generous) RBI Austin family members! If you’re planning to make a tax-deductible, year-end gift but haven’t yet, would you make your gift before midnight on Monday, December 24th? Give online now to double your...
Pursuing even when it’s hard
In November 2016, Jessica and Mariah were matched through RBI Austin’s mentoring program. A year later, they’d built some rapport and moved past the initial, be-on-your-best-behavior stage. Being one of nine siblings with a father who had been incarcerated, Mariah comes from a full house with many inconsistencies. Jessica came to find that while Mariah was quiet and reserved, she carried a...
Relationships Over Programs: Why in the World (Series)?!
After spraining his ankle three days before the RBI Southwest Regional, Oscar Zamorano feared that his spot on the RBI Austin 18U Regional team was in jeopardy. If he wasn’t on the regional roster and RBI Austin advanced, he’d be ineligible for the MLB RBI World Series. Oscar had been loyal to the team all summer long, faithfully showing up to practices and games on time, and always supporting...
2019 Now at Bat Host Committee
BIG NEWS! We have some stellar individuals joining RBI Austin's Now at Bat Host Committee! We are thrilled to announce our 2019 Now at Bat Host Committee! These men and women are champions of RBI Austin’s 1,312 kids and expectant to see our youth lead the transformation of their communities! They believe in our kids, our organization, and our mission, and are playing a vital...
Featured Speaker Now at Bat 2020: Chris Del Conte
University of Texas Vice President and Athletics Director, Chris Del Conte, to join RBI Austin's Now at Bat as Featured Speaker Now at Bat 2020 Featured Speaker is Chris Del Conte We are thrilled to announce one of the most visible people in college sports, Chris Del Conte, as the featured speaker at our 10th Annual Benefit Now at Bat on...
The Power of Belonging
“I’m so proud of this kid. You have no idea."Coach Rick, 8U Coach Pitch Brewers “Cory was at every game — always with a smile on his face, always giving his best.” Eight-year-old Cory, who is deaf, had never played organized sports. Cory jumped right into the baseball life! “If I’m being honest, I was very hesitant to sign Cory up to play,” shared Jasmine, Cory’s mother. “He had never...
2019 Impact Report
The 2019 Impact Report is out! 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.