GameAbove today announced a $500,000 donation to the Best of the Batch Foundation to help construct an innovative and state-of-the-art educational center serving school-age youth in eight Western Pennsylvania counties.

GameAbove’s contribution to Best of the Batch Foundation will help the organization reach its $8.2 million goal to build and sustain a 33,000-square-foot educational center in Homestead, PA, just south of Pittsburgh. The new facility – an extension of the organization’s Clubhouse – will be six times the size of the current building and will allow the Foundation to serve better and meet the needs of a significantly higher number of children while also providing a “go-to” spot for parents, families, community groups and seniors. Best of the Batch Foundation, created by former Pittsburgh Steeler Quarterback Charlie Batch, provides a range of programs, including after-school education, mentoring, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) classes, school supplies, scholarships, and guidance for student-athletes. The Clubhouse also provides a consistent and safe space for kids to visit if necessary, where people listen and give guidance to help them see and work toward their greater potential. In addition to the donation, GameAbove also provides the Best of the Batch Foundation with two custom Polaris GEM electric vehicles to assist staff with overall campus operations. “We are extremely grateful to GameAbove for their investment in the children of Western Pennsylvania,” said Charlie Batch. “GameAbove continues demonstrating a significant commitment and foresight to improve the lives of thousands of children and young adults.”

“GameAbove recognizes the challenges facing young people today – whether they need the special brand of caring, support, and extra educational assistance found at the Best of the Batch Foundation or from a simple gesture to college graduates from alumni that says ‘We’ve got your back.’ We encourage working professionals, companies, and the community to step up and support these organizations and our young people, especially in these challenging times. GameAbove’s philanthropic efforts are designed to inspire, to help young people thrive, and to spark others to give,” said GameAbove advisory board member George Gervin.