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The Bridgeport Bluefish are committed to supporting the regional economy and have been since their inception in 1998. The Bluefish make every effort to hire locally, purchase goods and services in the region and partner with schools and non-profits to help them in their fundraising or program efforts. Managers, coaches and players read at local libraries, visit hospitals, and attend neighborhood events and parades. In 2007, the Bluefish enrolled over 27,000 children in its reading program. The team’s fundraising program has raised well over $1,000,000 for regional non-profit agencies, school programs, religious institutions and athletic organizations. “We are very pleased to have won this award because it shows our commitment to ongoing, outstanding effort in the community,” said Bluefish General Manager Todd Marlin. “Our community involvement is something we take pride in and I know that we will continue to reach out in our Bridgeport community and the greater Bridgeport region.” In 2008, the Bluefish have already enrolled thousands of children in this year’s reading program. The team’s fundraising program has raised almost $85,000 over the first month of the season and has quadrupled the amount of community appearances as they work to become an even larger part of the community. Mary-Jane Foster, CEO of the Bluefish said, “The Bridgeport region has many businesses that contribute endless hours of community service to our region. We are proud to be one of the many businesses that give back to the community and especially proud to have been chosen as the recipient of this award because it is a reflection of our mission. “ The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2008 season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. [an error occurred while processing this directive] CURRENT HEADLINES: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Top of Page
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