making a difference
During our recent grant cycles, we honored programs including those providing support for children in foster care, youth experiencing terminal illness and teenagers experiencing food insecurity.
Our Emerging Leader scholarship program honors young students excelling in areas of leadership, education and community involvement. A scholarship is provided to one promoting 8th grader from each of the 33 Peoria Unified School District Elementary schools and one graduating senior from each of the 8 PUSD high schools.
Community contributions support back to school readiness, youth nourishment and youth athletics.
During the 2023-24 Giving Year, your donations supported 48 youth programs impacting thousands of children.
HAVE A BALL WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR 2025 EVENTS AND SPRING TRAINING 2026
Our volunteers are at the heart of all we do. When the Peoria Diamond Club opened, in conjunction with the Peoria Sports Complex in 1994, we welcomed about 90 volunteers to help us with Spring Training. Today, over 350 volunteers step up to give their time, talent, experience, and heart, to help us accomplish our mission of supporting youth programs that educate and enrich children’s lives, while enhancing their futures.
We invite you to join our volunteer team to help us create more magic!
Click HERE for our volunteer page.
Apply for a Grant
The Peoria Diamond Club Grants Program provides awards, contributions and grants in various amounts to assist youth in developing educational, athletic, therapeutic and fine art goals through sponsored or directed activities or defined projects that are within the PDC’s mission and stated areas of interest. Please note, only local organizations seeking assistance for a youth based program will be considered for grant funding.
Upcoming Grant Deadline: October 15, 2025
A Note from Rebecca Wright, Executive Director
Home Runs On and Off the Field
As we reflect on another successful season, we’re reminded that the greatest victories aren’t always marked by the scoreboard. At Peoria Diamond Club, our home runs happen in the community—through local programs and in the lives of the young people we support.
Thanks to the generosity of our partners, volunteers, and fans, this season we awarded 33 grants to local nonprofit organizations, provided 41 scholarships to Peoria Unified School District students, and extended support to 17 additional community-based nonprofits. Each of these contributions is a powerful swing toward a stronger, more vibrant future for our youth.
Thank you for stepping up to the plate with us. Because of your commitment, the impact of this season will last far beyond the final pitch.
Rebecca Wright
Executive Director
Peoria Diamond Club
