Category: Community

Chandler (Ariz.) National LL Steps Up to the Plate for Children in Need

Chandler (Ariz.) National Little League might be known for its alumni – including New York Yankees infielder Cody Bellinger, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB […]

Breaking Barriers: The Story of Coco Gauff’s Inspirational Grandparents

Nearly 50 years before Coco Gauff was making history on the tennis courts, it was her grandparents who were making a difference in their community by breaking barriers, showcasing integrity, […]

From Devastation to Triumph: North Asheville Little League Named 2025 Carl E. Stotz Little League® Community of the Year

  On September 26, 2024, the people of North Asheville (N.C.) had to put the community’s integrity to the test, facing unimaginable hardship in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which […]

Act of Kindness by Arizona Little Leaguers® Brings Community Together

  It all started like a normal night with a baseball practice under the lights at the Queen Creek (Ariz.) Little League fields. While the kids were out practicing, Mandy […]

An Inside Look into South Pasadena (Calif.) Little League

Since chartering its first team in 1952, South Pasadena (Calif.) Little League has served the Pasadena and outer Los Angeles area community, dedicating itself to providing every child with the […]

Little League® Teams Up with New York Life to Recognize 2025 Community Heroes of the Year

Little League® International and New York Life have once again teamed up to honor the 2025 Little League Community Heroes of the Year. This recognition program is a year-long celebration […]

An Inside Look into Lower Merion (Pa.) Little League

Lower Merion (Pa.) Little League has experienced a 134% increase in registration numbers between the 2018 season and 2024, reversing a decline of 27% from 2013-2017. In a boundary area […]

Community Steps Up to the Plate, Saves Little League® Program in California

After more than six decades of Little Leaguers® running out onto the diamond, Calistoga (Calif.) Little League was prepared to shut its doors at the end of the 2024 season. […]

Checking In with Previous Carl E. Stotz Little League® Community of the Year Award Winners

The Carl E. Stotz Little League® Community of the Year Award recognizes leagues that go above and beyond to ingrain itself as a core pillar of its community while offering […]

Florida Volunteers Help Rebuild Local Little League® Program After Back-to-Back Hurricanes

  After Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck St. Petersburg, Florida, in late 2024, local communities across the state were reeling from the damage left behind. However, volunteers like Dondi and […]