Month: May 2017

#Westport CT-- On 05/12/17, the Westport Police Department and the Catch a Lift Fund (CAL) hosted combat wounded veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan for the third “Westport for Warriors Weekend,” which includes workouts, community and camaraderie. Mental Grit Fitness Owner/ Trainer Andy Berman organized the event with the help of Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas and CAL board member Adam Vengrow. The veterans traveling to Westport are from Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland and New York, have been chosen to participate in a program supported by CAL, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the physical and mental recovery of America’s post-9/11 combat wounded veterans. Founded in memory of fallen Army Cpl. Chris Coffland, CAL provides qualifying veterans…

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Bridgeport News: Batting Cage For Bassick

#Bridgeport, CT –In an ongoing effort to support the City’s youth sports programs, Mayor Ganim in partnership with the Bridgeport Police Department utilized grant funds issued by the State of Connecticut Court Support Services Division to purchase a batting cage with pitching machine which has been installed at Bassick High School.  The equipment will be available to over 150 kids who participate in baseball and softball programs at Bassick, Harding and Central high schools.   “This is just one of our commitments to giving back to Bridgeport students,” said Mayor Ganim. “Our focus has to be the youth and supporting their athletic activities. Sports and other extracurricular programs are an integral part of an educational experience. We need to build…

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