Northeast Indiana Comes Together for WOWO Penny Pitch
For nearly eight decades, WOWO Penny Pitch has brought Northeast Indiana together to support local organizations making a difference in our community.
This year, WOWO is proud to support the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council (NIBCC) as the recipient of the 79th Annual Penny Pitch campaign.
NIBCC supports local military members, veterans, and their families by connecting them with resources, programs, and community support.
Your donation to WOWO Penny Pitch helps NIBCC provide meaningful support to military members and families throughout Northeast Indiana.
Whether it’s assistance during an unexpected emergency, help with essential expenses, or connecting families with vital resources, every donation helps strengthen our local military community.
Upcoming Penny Pitch Events
Penny Pitch Gas Pump Event with Phil’s One Stop
Fill up for less during the Penny Pitch Gas Pump Event at participating Phil’s One Stop locations. Gas prices will be rolled back during the event, and customers are encouraged to donate their savings to WOWO Penny Pitch.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Casey Hendrickson Live
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Auburn, IN 46706
Fill up, save at the pump, and help support local military members and their families.
Christmas on Broadway
Broadway & Creighton Avenue
Celebrate the season at Christmas on Broadway, a Fort Wayne holiday tradition benefiting WOWO Penny Pitch.
Festivities and the parade begin at 5:40 PM along the Broadway Corridor, starting near Broadway and Creighton Avenue. Come enjoy the holiday celebration while helping support the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council and local military members and their families.
Join us for Christmas on Broadway and help make a difference through WOWO Penny Pitch!
WOWO Penny Pitch Two-Day Radiothon
Two days of stories, interviews and fundraising updates.
Tune in to 92.3 FM or 1190 AM for the WOWO Penny Pitch Radiothon benefiting the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council.
Throughout both days, hear stories, interviews, and fundraising updates as we work toward this year’s $100,000 goal.
Our phone bank will be live throughout the Radiothon. Call 260-918-2485 to make your donation and help support military members and families right here in Northeast Indiana.
We’ll also host an online Silent Auction both days, giving listeners another way to support Penny Pitch and score some amazing items—all for a great cause.
Be Part of Penny Pitch
Whether you donate online, join us at an upcoming event, call during the Radiothon, or participate in the Silent Auction, every contribution helps.
Let’s come together—on the air, online, and in person—to support the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council during this year’s WOWO Penny Pitch.
Donate to Penny PitchThank you for supporting Northeast Indiana military members, veterans and their families.
Thank you for supporting WOWO Penny Pitch!
The History of Penny Pitch:
Since 1948, WOWO has asked people throughout Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan to contribute pennies, nickels, dimes or more to help families within the WOWO listening area.
Penny Pitch began after World War II when a simple request came to WOWO to help a young quadriplegic buy a special typewriter so he could pursue a writing career.
A request was made over the air for listeners to donate their pennies. The response was so overwhelming that more than enough was raised to help the young man.
Thus, Penny Pitch was born.
Over the next few years, momentum grew as the Tri-State area adopted Penny Pitch as their own local charitable effort. Each year, local families were chosen as the recipients of Penny Pitch.
Funds continued to grow until it became necessary to incorporate Penny Pitch into a non-profit corporation providing benefits for those who contribute large amounts.
Now, over 70 years after the first Penny Pitch began, the corporation provides grants to qualified not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged people in the Fort Wayne, Allen County and Northeast Indiana region.
As the longest-running local charity benefiting area families, Penny Pitch is loved by listeners who give generously every year.