We Hit it Out of the Park

On June 24, staff, families, and community partners came together to cheer on the Akron RubberDucks during the Early Childhood Resource Center’s Night at the Ballpark outing. Under the heat of the hot summer sun, attendees rallied to raise support for our SPARK Kindergarten Readiness Program, all while celebrating 25 years of ECRC’s impact.

Despite the high temps, the evening was filled with fun, laughter, and meaningful moments—including watching 5-year-old Evelyn take the field to throw out the game’s first pitch. A proud SPARK participant from the Akron Public Schools district, Evelyn has been making remarkable progress with the support of her ECRC Parent Partner, Savanna. From her enthusiasm for learning to her impressive handwriting skills, Evelyn represents the heart of why we do this work. Her courage on the mound was a powerful reminder of the bright futures we’re helping to shape every day.

Shout out to our presenting sponsor Employers Health for making this event possible.