Haley of Farmville is partnering with the Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) and has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, invitations to free instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

“Playing the game of baseball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support. Haley of Farmville is proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Farmville,” said Christopher Call, general manager for Haley of Farmville in a press release. “We believe that in play, there are possibilities and supports the spirit of teamwork that baseball instills in its players.”

According to the release, 2018 marks Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball program’s 13th year, and since its introduction has helped aid local teams, benefiting more than 12.4 million young people in communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play.

“In 2017, more than 1,500 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country,” officials said in the release. “Haley of Farmville will present an equipment kit that includes useful items such as batpacks, scorebooks, industrial-strength batting tees, ball buckets and T-shirts. The sponsorship also includes youth clinics featuring current and former MLB/MiLB players and coaches, or instructors from Ripken Baseball.”

The release also cited that in addition, Haley of Farmville will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to PEFYA. PEFYA will have the chance to earn additional funds as community members take test drives at Haley of Farmville to help support the league.