JAMESTOWN, NY (CCS-TV) — In an inspiring new partnership that brings the excitement of summer baseball together with meaningful community impact, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS) and CCS-TV have announced a unique initiative to benefit one of Jamestown’s most cherished organizations. For the entirety of the 2025 Jamestown Tarp Skunks home schedule, CCS and CCS-TV will donate $10 for every extra base hit to the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown.
This exciting partnership not only adds another layer of energy to every double, triple, or home run hit at Diethrick Park, but it also creates a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local children and families. Each crack of the bat and extra base taken will translate into real dollars supporting critical youth programming at the Boys & Girls Club — an organization that has been a bedrock of support for Jamestown youth since 1939.
A Home Run for the Community
Founded with a mission to provide inclusive, engaging, and impactful opportunities for local youth, Collaborative Children’s Solutions continues to find creative ways to give back to the community. Through CCS-TV, their multimedia and broadcast arm, they’ve been able to expand outreach efforts while showcasing the voices and stories of children and organizations across the region. The partnership with the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, who are known for drawing hundreds of fans to their summer home games, provides a perfect platform to blend community fun with a powerful purpose.
Patrick Smeraldo, founder of Collaborative Children’s Solutions, sees the effort as another way to shine a light on the value of youth programming in the Jamestown area.
“Every extra base hit this season means more than just a scoring opportunity for the Tarp Skunks,” said Smeraldo. “It’s a chance for us to invest in the future of our community by supporting a pillar organization that’s been lifting up our youth for over 85 years. We hope every fan will cheer a little louder knowing what’s on the line.”
The Boys & Girls Club: A Legacy of Service
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown has a storied history of shaping lives through structured programs, academic support, athletics, and life skills development. Since 1939, the club has served as a safe haven for generations of local children, offering them a space to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Funds raised through the CCS and CCS-TV initiative will go directly toward sustaining and enhancing the Club’s vital programming.
“Community partnerships like this mean the world to us,” said Lori Eklund, Executive Director of the WCD Boys & Girls Club. “Support from organizations like CCS helps us continue to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the children of Jamestown. It’s heartwarming to see the spirit of teamwork extend beyond the field and into the community.”
Baseball with a Bigger Purpose
As the 2025 Tarp Skunks season heats up, fans can look forward to more than just thrilling baseball. With each extra base hit, players and fans alike will be helping build brighter futures for Jamestown’s youth. CCS-TV will be tracking and promoting the tally throughout the season, culminating in a special check presentation at the end of the season where the total number of extra base hits—and the total amount raised—will be revealed.
In Jamestown, baseball has always been about more than just the game. Thanks to the collaboration between CCS, CCS-TV, and the Tarp Skunks, the 2025 season will be a true celebration of teamwork, community spirit, and making a difference one hit at a time.
