AM Technical Solutions (AM) continues to invest in local communities throughout Central Texas. One of our primary efforts is to support RBI Austin, which helps kids in the region develop life skills, confidence, and purpose through the sports of baseball and softball.
To continue raising funds for RBI Austin, our team was eager to participate in the first-annual RBI Austin Golf Classic. The golf tournament took place on Monday, October 21st at the Fazio Foothills Golf Course located at the spectacular Omni Barton Creek Resort.
Our company was a hole sponsor of the inaugural event, which provided us with the opportunity to enter one team (four players) in the tournament. It was an amazing day on a beautiful golf course that served a larger purpose of supporting local youth.
Making a Difference in the RBI Austin Golf Classic
RBI Austin reaches more than a thousand kids each year throughout Central Texas. The program is affiliated with Major League Baseball’s efforts to revive baseball in inner cities, but the program’s success depends on benevolence support from the local community.
What started as a grassroots summer baseball team in 2009 has turned into a year-long program that provides baseball and softball leagues, clinics, family support, and Christian-based mentoring to underserved youth and communities.
Take a look at these recent statistics that capture the reach of the program throughout the area:
- 1,483 total kids served
- 91 total teams fielded (50 baseball teams, 25 softball teams, and 16 t-ball teams).
- 86% of participants are economically disadvantaged
Programs such as the new golf tournament and the annual “Now At-Bat” gala help raise the funds necessary to run the teams, host training clinics, engage with the community, and give kids the opportunity to develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.
“RBI Austin has become a pillar of the community in Central Texas by providing opportunities for underserved kids to be included and valued,” says Tony Manti, SVP Contracting/Supply Chain. “Our company was eager to extend our long-standing support for the organization by sponsoring their first golf tournament.”
– Find out how to get involved with RBI Austin as a coach, mentor, or volunteer.
– View the available giving opportunities to make a financial impact.