Paddles for a Purpose Drive

In tandem with our tournament initiatives, we are dedicated to bridging the gap in access to sports resources by providing pickleball equipment to organizations such as schools, parks, youth centers, and police and fire stations, especially in underserved areas. This initiative not only promotes physical activity and wellness but also cultivates a sense of community ownership and pride. 

Our Paddles for a Purpose Drive is an on-going drive to collect donated used and new paddles, packs of balls, portable nets, and any other pickleball equipment that can help a school, park, or organization have the necessary equipment to set up temporary courts and provide a healthy outlet and activity for their community members, particularly in underserved areas where those resources are more difficult to attain.

HOW TO DONATE:

If you would like to donate any of your old, used paddles that you are no longer using or any other equipment, please contact us for drop-off locations. We always have a collection box at our local tournaments as well and encourage all players to participate and contribute to our drive at the tournaments.

We also love to partner with businesses that manufacture or sell pickleball equipment in this initiative. If you would like to sponsor a school, park, or other organization, please contact us to for more information on how you can get involved.

FREE RAFFLE ENTRIES:

We hold quarterly raffles to help raise funds to support our mission.  Prizes may include brand new paddles or other pickleball gear, accessories, apparel, or free entries to upcoming tournaments. Each item donated will earn you a free raffle entry to our next quarterly giveaway! 

SCHOOLS, YOUTH CENTERS, POLICE & FIRE STATIONS, OR OTHER COMMUNITY CENTERS:

If you are looking to bring pickleball to your organization and would like us to help facilitate that, please email us at info@pickleforacause.org for more info.