A TOUCHDOWN FOR HOMESTEAD: Best of the Batch Foundation unveils new ‘Clubhouse’

Former Steeler Charlie Batch, pictured with his wife, LaTasha Wilson-Batch, unveiled the enormous addition to the “Best of the Batch” Foundation space in Homestead. It’s called, “The Clubhouse.” See more photos on Pages A6-7. (Photo by J.L. Martello)After outgrowing its former home, the New Pittsburgh Courier was there when the “Best of the Batch Foundation” revealed its brand new 33,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art educational facility during an official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, April 10, at 2000 West St., Homestead. The original structure is built into the new facility, which includes a state-of-the-art learning environment, a wellness center, a full gym, basketball courts and an elevated walking track. Founded by former Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions quarterback Charlie Batch, the Best of the Batch Foundation’s mission is to provide Western Pennsylvania K-12 children with free programs focused on education, health & wellness, and outreach services.Batch and his wife, Latasha Wilson-Batch, Executive Director of the Batch Foundation, offer a multitude of educational programs to school-aged children, annually serving more than 3,800 children and their families throughout eight Western Pennsylvania counties.AN ARTIST RENDITION OF THE NEW FACILITY…The expanded Best of the Batch Clubhouse facility offers the space, resources, and tools to increase...