{"id":145883,"date":"2025-10-31T21:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145883"},"modified":"2025-10-31T21:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:53:19","slug":"the-kindness-project-and-ironpigs-team-up-for-a-behind-the-scenes-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145883","title":{"rendered":"The Kindness Project and IronPigs Team Up for a Behind-the-Scenes Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Kindness Project and IronPigs Team Up for a Behind-the-Scenes Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emmaus, Pennsylvania \u2013 Friday October 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allentown, PA \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Get ready to swing for the fences! On\u00a0<strong>Saturday, November 1, 2025<\/strong>, from\u00a0<strong>10 AM to 1 PM<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Lehigh Valley IronPigs<\/strong>\u00a0are teaming up with\u00a0<strong>The Kindness Project<\/strong>\u00a0to host\u00a0<em>Batting at the Ballpark: Family Fun Day!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0<strong>free event<\/strong>\u00a0is specially designed for families connected to The Kindness Project and promises an unforgettable morning of fun, food, and community. Families will have the unique opportunity to\u00a0<strong>tour Coca-Cola Park<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>step into the batting cages<\/strong>, and experience what it\u2019s like to play where the pros do.<\/p>\n<p>Children\u00a0<strong>ages 5 and up<\/strong>\u00a0are invited to participate, and will enjoy a classic\u00a0<strong>ballpark hot dog lunch<\/strong>\u00a0as part of the event. Attendees will also have a chance to explore behind-the-scenes areas of the stadium to make lasting memories together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis day is all about connection, joy, and creating positive core memories which are critical for kids coming from trauma,\u201d said Jenae Holtzhafer, Founder and Executive Director The Kindness Project. \u201cWe\u2019re so grateful to the IronPigs for opening their doors once again and helping us create a fun and welcoming experience for our families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About us:\u00a0<\/strong>The Kindness Project\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the Lehigh Valley\u2019s premier donation-based, volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit\u00a0\u2013\u00a0provides foster and adoptive families with essential items and support that make a difference in the life of a foster child.\u00a0Items distributed at no cost include infant equipment (car seats, strollers, cribs, high chairs), diapers, infant formula, beds and bedding, clothing, shoes, hygiene items and much more. Thanks to this assistance, resource families are able to focus on the immediate physical and emotional needs of the children placed in their care.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAshley Lorah<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kindness Project and IronPigs Team Up for a Behind-the-Scenes Experience Emmaus, Pennsylvania \u2013 Friday October 31, 2025 Allentown, PA \u2014\u00a0Get ready to swing for the fences! 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