On Saturday, the organization Leadership Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Best of the Batch Foundation teamed up for STEM Maker boot camp, giving kids a chance to use 3D printers, laser cutters, and other technology. “We’re trying to create more opportunities for kids, especially during these remote learning times, and right now it’s important for kids to get more hands-on experience, and we’re hopefully providing [...]
No one knows that better than former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch. His Best Of The Batch Foundation drafted some key players in the community to tackle the overwhelming need.The Best Of The Batch Foundation dedicates its mission to underserved children and families, from backpacks to back to school, to presents at Christmastime so every child has something under the tree.When it became known that there was an [...]
Thanks to a $1 million donation from the PNC Foundation, the United Way has launched a Students and Families Food Relief Fund, and Charlie Batch and the Best of the Batch Foundation has been on hand to lend support to this important initiative. The Best of the Batch Foundation is providing free hygiene products for families, and KDKA-TV quoted Charlie saying, “With our best of the Batch Foundation, [...]
As he neared the end of a 15 year NFL career with the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Charlie Batch knew he had to prepare for retirement. In this article, Charlie explains the process of accepting this significant change in his life, saying, "as athletes, we all have an expiration date," and he talks about his role today as a KDKA color analyst, as founder of [...]
Last Friday, Charlie Batch and the kids at the Best of the Batch foundation had the opportunity to work with 3D printers. This was a special opportunity for kids to be exposed to new technology and careers of the future. KDKA-TV covered the experience, and quoted Charlie saying: "As they work on this particular project, it helps them be able to navigate and how to work with [...]
This week on KDKA, Charlie Batch, Bob Pompeani, and the rest of the Steelers Kickoff crew launched a new segment called "Buy or Sell?" The segment lets everyone weigh in on their predictions for Steelers players and game strategies. Check out the first round here.
Tonight, Charlie Batch, Bob Pompeani and the entire KDKA-TV sports crew will kick off the 2019-2020 Steelers season as the Black and Gold battle the Tampa Bay Bucs at home. Charlie will provide color commentary for this game, and all of preseason. Pregame coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on KDKA-TV, game coverage begins at 7:30 p.m., and post-game coverage starts immediately following the game. The game will [...]
The 2019 Steelers Family Fest was an awesome celebration of all things Steelers! Charlie Batch, Missi Matthews and the entire KDKA sports crew were on hand for interviews with Kevin Colbert, Santonio Holmes and Jaylen Samuels' mother. See it all at Steelers.com
This holiday season, Charlie Batch and the Best of the Batch Foundation were featured on KDKA-TV for their annual "Batch-A-Toys" event, which provides presents for deserving local Pittsburgh-area families. Now in it's 10th year, Batch-A-Toys gathered and distributed food, household items and toys to children, families and community organizations. The story features interviews with Charlie and with Latasha Wilson-Batch, Executive Director of the Best of the Batch [...]
Last Saturday, hundreds of volunteers helped to wrap toys and other holiday gifts from the “Batch-A-Toys” holiday toy drive. Batch said he’s thankful for the volunteers who made the event possible. “When you see people out here volunteering their time on a Saturday, coming out here and really believing in what we’re doing, I mean, it’s just truly, truly a blessing to be in this position,” he said. [...]
