WBO is an amazing organization. They are a pillar within our Tulsa community, and they have such a heart for our city's youth. Our family met Jerry Jacobson and his team through baseball lessons and we were immediately impressed and moved by how this group donates their time and resources to kids. They sponsor several overseas mission trips each year. So their impact in children's lives is much broader than just our city. Jerry and his team are truly a quality group.
My relationship with WBO began with baseball lessons for my boys. After spending time at the facility and getting to know Jerry Jacobson, we learned that his true vision was to reach at risk youth through baseball. My family and I have had many opportunities to volunteer our time and be a part of Jerry's outreach to kids in the Tulsa area. We have found that when we volunteer to be a blessing to others, we usually end up being blessed ourselves.
WBO and Jerry Jacobson have been nothing but a blessing to our family. We moved to the area from FL about 1 year ago and became involved with WBO when looking for athletic training for our 4 children (all of whom play baseball/softball). Not only did we find priceless instruction but a fantastic facility! The staff has always been helpful and what WBO does for children in need goes above and beyond. I'm proud to say I am affiliated with World Baseball Outreach.
I have interned here at WBO for the past 5 months and let me tell you it is a great and wonderful environment to be in. The staff is second to none, they are great with communication and always helpful. The instructors are well qualified and when a client comes in you know that they are being taught the right way. WBO is the only place that i will recommend to anyone.
WBO changes lives of at risk youth by offering faith based encouragement and mentoring through the sport of baseball and softball.
Upon my first experience in volunteering to help WBO with providing a Christmas party for a Boy's home, I witnessed the joy the boys there received by the events of the party (games, food, gift bags, testimony, etc.). One experience it all it took to convince me how WBO's programs positively affect these at risk youth, offering them hope for the future.
WBO also receives new and gently used baseball and softball equipment and distributes it to under-served youth in south central US and to international locations. WBO also provides baseball and softball equipment for groups going on mission trips when requested.
WBO also provides equipment and limited financial support to baseball academies in Brazil and the Dominican Republic.
WBO would be able to offer programs to SO many more persons if it were able to receive more funding from like minded foundations, businesses and individuals. For what they do, no gift is to small to make a difference in at least one life.
Review from Guidestar
WBO is an amazing organization. It is so neat to see the intentionality of Jerry Jacobson and the other people involved: everything they do has a bigger meaning. They have reached so many kids through baseball, and it is obvious their ministry is growing every day. For them, baseball is an opportunity to share something bigger with kids, namely the gospel of Jesus Christ. The coaches are truly interested in young players growth as both athletes and as men and women of character. WBO's global outreach has touched literally thousands of lives, and the numbers are growing daily.
World Baseball Outreach has been a blessing to our family. WBO has provided a facility for our kids to utilize and improve their baseball and softball skills keeping our kids active and off the streets. In addition, WBO has provided opportunities for our children to volunteer and help less fortunate children in our community and continue to grow their faith. The director Jerry Jacobson has been such a positive mentor to both our children over the past five years. We give thanks to WBO and Jerry Jacobson every year by contributing funds to a great organization