Dear Community Leader:

The crack of the bat … the sounds of children playing America’s pastime … the smell of freshly cut outfield grass and clay… a stern umpire declaring “STRIKE THREE!!” Every spring, summer and fall across Arlington, these sights and sounds are commonplace as the Arlington Little League goes about its’ business of helping our youth play baseball and softball. Perhaps more importantly than learning and playing baseball and softball, Arlington Little League is committed to teaching and developing future leaders, good citizens, and outstanding young-adults.

Arlington Little League, a fully qualified charitable organization, has been a fixture in Arlington and the surrounding area since 1963. Arlington is a low-income high crime area in Jacksonville, Florida. Many of our participants are at risk youth who needs outlets such as our programs to break the cycle. We have provided baseball, softball, and challenger leagues, as well as tournament and instructional opportunities for literally thousands of boys and girls through the years. We provide these opportunities to participants ages 4–22 of all skill levels.

As you may know, operating such a program takes a lot of volunteers, time, and money. Our organization is operated by volunteers only. We have no paid employees at Arlington Little League. Sponsorships, grants, and donations from our community help ensure we are able to make much needed repairs and upgrades, provide our programs for those who are unable to afford them, provide equipment and supplies needed to our coaches and players, and much more. We rely on the support of our community to ensure we can continue to provide our services to the local area.

Arlington Little League has about 1,000 participants that go through its programs annually.  We also participate in and host tournaments as well as 2 high school teams that will allow our sponsors’ advertising dollars to reach a much larger audience. Being an Arlington Little League Sponsor is a great way to display your leadership position within the local community while gaining advertising exposure and supporting a great organization. Our future leaders depend on your support to ensure programs such as ours are available to help mold them into amazing future leaders.

We at Arlington Little League sincerely hope that you will ‘step up to the plate’ by joining the Arlington Little League Team in contributing to youth activities, health and wellness, and leadership within our community for the 2019 spring season. We are offering multiple sponsorship levels for the upcoming season (please see attached Sponsorship Form) that allow you the chance to choose the level of support that you are most comfortable with. Arlington Little League is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by U.S. tax laws and regulations*. Your completed Sponsorship Agreement and your tax-deductible donation may be sent to the address listed below.

With your help 2019, will be our most successful season ever!

Thank you,

Arlington Little League Board of Directors