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2023 annual Report
As we reflect back on this past year, we are praising God for what He’s done in and through RBI Austin — planting roots in the lives of our kids, families, and community. With your support, we accomplished some pretty incredible things in 2023.
- We celebrated the high school graduation of our first class of mentees.
- We expanded our footprint to support our families.
- We deepened our partnership with a pillar in the East Austin Community.
Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting our 1,483 RBI Austin kids. Our prayer for the year ahead is that those roots would grow deeper and stronger, and that our kids and our ministry would continue to be built up in Him.
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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?
572 volunteers served as RBI Austin coaches, mentors, and more in 2023. 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.
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? Learn More.
Get in the Game!
There are many ways to become a volunteer!
Questions? Email us at info@rbiaustin.org or call (512) 387-7936
What’s New
Austin’s MLB Reviving Baseball In Inner-Cities 18U Team Wins Bid to RBI World Series in Minneapolis
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SPOTLIGHT: T-Ball Mets
We're wrapping up our Summer 2018 RBI Austin Spotlights with the mighty T-Ball Mets! Jaelynn Hernandez 6 years old TBALL Mets 2nd year with RBI Austin Q: What’s your favorite thing about playing softball? Jaelynn: Trying my best and learning how to hit the...
Sweet Glimpses of Transformation
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Have you been running around all summer? Slow down, throw on your ball cap, grab some concession stand food, enjoy America’s favorite pastime, and see your impact in action at the ballpark! Attend one of our upcoming events. We’d love to see you there!...
Alumni Return to Serve as Summer Staff
Alumni Return to Serve as Summer Staff Every summer, RBI Austin brings on 4-6 summer interns to help put on our summer leagues. With the number of RBI Austin kids more than tripling over the past 5 years, we literally wouldn’t be able to function without these young...
SPOTLIGHT: 8U Coach Pitch Cardinals
SPOTLIGHT: 8U Coach Pitch Baseball Cardinals Do we have any other parents or grandparents out there that leave your kiddo's game hoarse?! We love hearing about parents + grandparents cheering on their children from the stands while coaches are seeing change +...
Staff Book Recommendations
Looking for your next book to read? Love sports? Or leadership? Or history? Check out a few book recommendations from our program staff. A Close-to-Home History Recommendation Book: As We Saw It: The Story of Integration at The University of Texas at Austin ...
Volunteer Highlight: Millicent Benjamin
Say “hello” to Millicent Benjamin — RBI Austin coach, commissioner, league board member, and mom!
Millicent and her family have been a part of our RBI Austin family for the past 5 years, and one of the things we love most about the Benjamins is the way they’re all in.
Austin’s MLB community and UT’s Chris Del Conte team up for RBI Austin’s 10th Annual Benefit, Now at Bat
Some incredible men and women are joining us on January 30th at Now at Bat including MLB players, U.S. Olympians, a WWE legend, and Featured Speaker Chris Del Conte, Vice President & Director of Athletics at The University of Texas.