Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Kick Off Annual Challenger Wiffle Ball League
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP), a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, will kick off its annual Challenger Wiffle Ball League at Monsignor Kelly Community Center in Broomall.
The Challenger League was founded in 1997 by Mr. Jim Gula and the late Mr. Robert Neely to provide residents of The Communities of DGDP with an opportunity to play baseball. The initiative was inspired by the Little League Challenger Division, the adaptive baseball program founded in 1989 for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Monsignor Kelly Community Center
Saint Pius X Parish
220 South Lawrence Road
Broomall, PA 19008
More than 75 participants and volunteers will be in attendance including men and women of The Communities of DGDP; students from Cardinal O’Hara High School’s Community Service Corps; and members of the Gula family.
The Challenger League will take place every Wednesday at the Monsignor Kelly Community Center and will complete its season on Wednesday, May 27th.
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Editor’s Note: The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) are dedicated to transforming the lives of Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. Dedicated staff and volunteers provide a continuum of care offering a wide range of programming options including: Community and Campus-Based Living Arrangements, Life Sharing Through Family Living, Respite Care, and Day Programs. For more information, please visit https://dgdpcommunities.org/.
For more information on Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, please visit ccphila.org.