Fishkill, NY – From baby monitors to baseball, back packs to teddy bears, the Hudson Valley Renegades’ Pitch for Kids Fund has helped dozens of area not-for-profits fund special projects through the Pitch for Kids Fund annual grant program. Over the past 16 years, more than $500,000 has been granted to community organizations serving children and families.

Rick Zolzer, Executive Director of the Pitch for Kids (PFK) Fund, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 PFK grant cycle. Area non-profits are invited to apply for funding of up to $3,000 for programs serving children and families in the Hudson Valley. The grants are made possible through the support of special fundraising events hosted by the PFK Fund during the Renegades season.

“When people come out to one of the many PFK special events – like the Jailbreak 5K, Home Run Derby, golf outing, or kickball tournament, their support helps make it possible to grant money that will make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community,” said Zolzer. “We’re thrilled to be able to give back to the community that has been so good to the Renegades.”

The criteria for a PFK grant is as follows:

-          Requesting organization must be a 501(c)3 non-profit

operating in the Hudson Valley

-          Program for which the grant request is being made must serve

children and families

-          All applications must be postmarked by June 18, 2010

Grant applications are available online at www.pitchforkids.org or by contacting the Renegades administrative offices at Dutchess Stadium at (845) 838-0094, or by e-mailing ellissa@hvrenegades.com

Founded in 1995, the Hudson Valley Renegades’ Pitch for Kids Fund is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and families in the Hudson Valley by supporting organizations whose programs make a positive change in youth, their families, and the community.  The Fund was created by the team owners in order to give back to the community that has shown them such great support and dedication.

For more information about the Hudson Valley Renegades’ Pitch for Kids Fund and a complete schedule of events, visit them online at www.pitchforkids.org or call (845)838-0094 x 231.