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Gear for Good ATL is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 by Andrew Moran, a Mount Vernon School student-athlete who watched talented players show up to games with cracked cleats and torn gloves. Every young athlete deserves equipment that matches their drive. We collect, restore, and distribute sporting equipment to youth programs across Atlanta — free of charge.
I kept seeing athletes with real skill — kids who could hit, who could field — but their equipment was falling apart. If a player has the talent but not the gear, the system has failed them. That's where Gear for Good started.
Andrew Moran
Founder
We organize drives to collect gently used baseball equipment, bats, gloves, cleats, and outwear from schools, families, and partners.
Our youth board inspects every donation, sorts by size and condition, and ensures each item is game-ready before distribution.
We coordinate with schools, coaches, and community organizations to identify the athletes and programs with the greatest need.
Equipment goes directly to the athletes - on the field, at the school, or through partner program deliveries - at no cost to families.
Much of my life is spent looking at the world through a cage. A catcher's job is to see everything — and act.
Andrew Moran
Founder, Starting Varsity Catcher, Mount Vernon School '27
In partnership with Field of Dreams Academy, led by Terry Johnson, Gear for Good has equipped school teams, donated winter coats, and served families across Metro Atlanta. This partnership is just beginning.
FODA is so grateful for our partnership and the impact we have made in the community. At the end of our season, players came up to thank us specifically for the cleats from Gear for Good. One parent told me she couldn't afford cleats for her son — and that he came home so excited, she cried with joy.
Terry Johnson
Founder, Field of Dreams Academy
Have baseball gear, cleats, bats, or gloves sitting unused? Donate them to an athlete who will put them to work. We accept all sizes and skill levels.
Bring Gear for Good to your school, team, or organization. We'll coordinate a full equipment drive - you provide the community, we provide the logistics.
We're always looking for schools, youth programs, and organizations looking to give or receive. If you know athletes in need, reach out - we want to help.
Follow our story on social media, share our mission with families and coaches, and help us reach more athletes who need a fair shot at the sport they love.
Founder
Andrew Moran is a competitive baseball player who founded Gear for Good Atlanta to ensure that no young athlete is kept off the field by the cost of equipment. Under his leadership, the organization has become an active 501(c)(3) with national press coverage, community partnerships, and hundreds of athletes served across Metro Atlanta. Andrew is also a featured speaker and top fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team Change campaign, which raised nearly $200,000.
Co-Founder, Softball Division
Alex Schiff is the Co-Founder of Gear for Good's Softball Division and a lifelong enthusiast of the game. With a deep-rooted passion for both baseball and softball, Alex is committed to ensuring that every young athlete has access to the gear they need to play and thrive. She believes in the power of sport to inspire joy, connection, and purpose, and volunteers as a youth coach at NYO.
Board Member
Claire Brown is a competitive dancer and cheerleading captain who brings energy and dedication to the Gear for Good board. She actively participated in LLS Team Change, helping raise nearly $200,000, and has volunteered for several years at Solidarity Sandy Springs supporting food distribution for local families. Claire is passionate about merging her commitment to community service with meaningful impact for young athletes.
Board Member
Sarah Moran is a student-athlete and community servant with over 100 volunteer hours and multiple service awards to her name. As a member of the National Charity League and a track, cheerleading, and tennis athlete, she brings both competitive spirit and a heart for service to the Gear for Good board.
Board Member
Jacob Moran is a dedicated film and television actor whose work has taken him across North America, including a year-long tour of over 33 cities in the U.S. and Canada with the Broadway show School of Rock. Beyond the stage and screen, he has volunteered with St. Jude's, Team Hollywood, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Jacob also studied abroad at Bocconi University in Milan and brings a creative and global perspective to the Gear for Good board.
Board Member, Director of Business Development
Cade Wildstein is a lacrosse player and varsity team captain whose leadership on the field translates directly to his work growing Gear for Good. His experience in competitive athletics has instilled values of discipline, teamwork, and accountability. Cade is proud to serve on the board and support the organization's mission to provide opportunities for young athletes to thrive.
Board Member
Jeri Moran brings over 25 years of experience in real estate, strategic leadership, and community philanthropy to the Gear for Good board. She has served on the boards of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Give Back Homes, Team Summer, and the National Charity League, and is a passionate advocate for giving every young athlete the tools and opportunity to succeed.
Board Member
Michael Schiff brings more than two decades of success in the Atlanta real estate market and a deep commitment to community service to the Gear for Good board. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Most Valuable Kids of Atlanta and supports organizations including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Habitat for Humanity.
Board Member
Dave Moran brings nearly 30 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning to the Gear for Good board. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team member, Dave provides strategic financial guidance and supports causes including the Ovarian Cancer Institute and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.