16th Annual Home Runs for the Homeless

Presented by Harford Mutual Insurance Group, Home Runs for the Homeless is a charity home run derby that raises both funds and critical awareness for Harford County's families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Home Runs for the Homeless is an exciting event featuring teams of four players competing in a Home Run Derby at Ripken Stadium. Although it is a Home Run Derby, points are the defining scoring system of this event, not home runs. Each team member will have 15 swings, with points awarded based on hitting outcomes. Points will vary, with fair infield hits scoring 10 points, outfield landings gathering 25 points, warning track connections yielding 50 points, aerial wall hits securing 75 points, and home runs earning 100 points. Each team receives a score sheet with each batter’s tally. The team with the highest point score will be awarded a prize.

Teams will be scheduled for a batting time when their registration form and payment are received by Harford Family House. Typically, batting times are scheduled from 7:30 am to 8 pm, with each team taking about 20 minutes. The IronBirds Batting Cage is open for warm-ups while contestants await their turn.

A registration fee of $1,500 per team grants participants a batter's T-shirt, team photo, swag bag, scoreboard recognition, lunch, and a memorable experience. Most importantly, all money raised through the Home Run Derby stays in Harford County to support families and individuals experiencing homelessness in our community through housing, support, and resources.

Our 16th annual event will take place on July 23rd at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium! Don't miss out on the action and register your team today!

Be sure to purchase 2^nd Chance Swings when you register your team. Second Chance Swings are like mulligans in golf – each batter who pays $20, will receive 5 extra swings to replace 5 original swings.

Do you have a Golden Arm? For $10, anyone can participate in the Golden Arm throwing contest. During a twenty second period, each participant will make an unlimited number of throws at a target, located approximately 60 feet away. Highest scorer wins 50% of the proceeds raised from this contest.

Take advantage of purchasing each of these opportunities in advance or on event day!

Register today for an unforgettable day at Ripken Stadium playing in the 2024 Home Runs for the Homeless competition! Your participation helps raise critical funds and awareness for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Harford County, and you'll enjoy a day of fun, competition, and community spirit. Register your team today with a $1,500 fee and make a significant impact in our community. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now and help us hit homelessness out of the park!

Each player will be announced during the contest with their picture on the scoreboard. Because of this, we are asking all participants to fill out a player profile to provide the event announcer with some fun facts on you! 

Our annual event is made possible by all of our very generous sponsors! If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities in 2024, click here! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, click the button!

To thank our sponsors, we have created a page to show off their generosity! Click the button to see an updated list of sponsors and our overall donation total.

Baseball 4 Causes uses the great sport of baseball to promote worthwhile causes. This platform is provided for support of this event and Harford Family House!

The 15th annual Home Runs for the Homeless event took place on July 25th, 2022. Click here to read about the exciting highlights of the event.

The 14th annual Home Runs for the Homeless was held on July 28th, 2022. Click here to read about the day of competition.

Harford Family House is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. IRS regulations require we inform you that Harford Family House did not provide you with any goods 
or services in exchange for your gift, other than those outlined above. A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting Harford Family House, 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3, Aberdeen, MD 
21001 or by calling 410-273-6700. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary of State.