Peace in Pickleball
In a world where the need for genuine connection is more pressing than ever, we promote community engagement, inclusivity, physical activity, and social connectivity through the sport of Pickleball. This sport is for EVERY body, uniting people of every age, size, ethnicity, religion and gender. Your support helps us donate new and used Pickleball materials to international communities, bridging societal gaps and creating opportunities.
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Born in 2022 Peace in Pickleball is dedicated to donating pickleball materials for the purpose of increasing social, mental, physical and emotional wealth through this incredible sport. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world which also makes it the fastest growing network and community. The benefits of networking include access to a diverse array of resources, friends, ideas, and job opportunities.
Through our initiatives, we have successfully donated 18 programs in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Join us on our journey to continue to spread the joy of Pickleball for a brighter and more connected future. Together we are making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities around the world.
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Our Impactful Projects
Mexico Outreach
In April 2022 we successfully partnered with the Puerto Morelos Pickleball Club in order to facilitate a new pickleball program that the secondary school integrated into their physical education curriculum. Word spread to the Quintanaroo Governement who have since become involved and further invested in the growth of this incredible sport.
In August 2022 we met Joan Gil, a pioneer of pickleball in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, outside of Puerto Vallarta. We donated 3 sets of materials to her programs which resulted in a new program at Telesecundaria Juan Alvarez, and two others in an area where many of the children are put to work instead of attending school. Upon leaving we asked what important donations were being overlooked. She mentioned shoes, so we flew home and created a tournament where tennis shoes were part of the participation fee. In November of that same year we flew back with more than 80 pairs of shoes for the kids and families that support our mission.
Guatemala Initiative
In early 2023 we connected with a gentleman by the name of Dennis Shepherd. He is a Guatemalan residing in Texas with strong ties in many different cities around Guatemala. He introduced us to several altruistic individuals with appreciation for Pickleball. That set up a five week adventure to meet our newest recipients, Club Antigueño, Common Hope, Pedagogia en Movimiento, and IMA Guatemala.
In October 2024 we returned with six more programs and an even greater understanding of how incredible this network is. Some of the people running the programs have now had a chance to meet and are expanding their reach. Susy de Ahlberg introduced us to a wonderful young woman named Nicholle who is well-connected to the Technology Institute in Guatemala City. Nicholle has now met with the director of Pedagogia en Movimiento, Monica Perez, and together they will teach and host open play several times per month. The director at Common Hope, Renato Westby, introduced us to a young lady named Kimberly who has brought her materials and is teaching classes in San Miguel. One day Kimberly was learning the sport and a few months later she had a full set of materials to teach and inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
El Salvador Program
While in Guatemala we met a wonderful woman named Susy de Ahlberg who introduced us to a program in El Salvador, called YWAM, a global movement full of young people who believe they were created to transform the world. We introduced the sport in two cities, Santa Ana and Texistepeque, fostering an opportunity to be on the forefront of the worlds fastest growing sport. Susy has since participated in several pickleball play days where more and more of the community is getting involved.