Trenton Titans Take on Afterschool Program - New Jersey After 3
February 28, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
TRENTON, NJ (February 28, 2007) - The Trenton Titans, New Jersey's ECHL ice hockey team, are proud to announce a partnership with New Jersey After 3, Inc. - the statewide non-profit organization dedicated to expanding afterschool opportunities for New Jersey's Kids.
The Trenton Titans are supporting New Jersey After 3 by contributing key players to NJ After 3 Public Service Announcements, appearances at afterschool programs, and through a game sponsorship on March 7 - between the Titans and the Johnstown Chiefs.
Titans' Captain, Scott Bertoli, one of the faces to be found on an upcoming NJ After 3 PSA, had this to say about NJ After 3's afterschool program - "I' m a big fan of afterschool opportunities for kids - it seems to be the time of day when most kids really get to practice making their dreams come true - and fortunately NJ After 3 is helping to make that happen for New Jersey's Kids."
NJ After 3's President and CEO, Mark Valli said, ""The Titans are great community partners for us. The players have been visiting our afterschool programs, reading to the students, talking with kids about their hopes and dreams, and demonstrating that professional athletes care about them. The Titans organization has been generous in linking us to opportunities to spread the word about how important afterschool programs are for kids and their families. We couldn't be happier with the commitment, compassion and support that the Trenton Titans have provided to NJ After 3."
New Jersey After 3's sponsored Trenton Titan game will be held at the Sovereign Bank Arena on March 7, 2007. Doors open at 6:00, and the game starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $14.50 and can be purchased in advance by contacting Debbie Kim at dkim@njafter3.org or (732) 246-7925. All NJ After 3 participants will receive a special gift and will sit in special seating. A portion of the proceeds will go to support NJ After 3 programs.
Trenton Titans -The Trenton Titans are a member of the ECHL - North America' s Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Trenton Titans are owned and operated by the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils.
New Jersey After 3 (NJA3) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and improving after school opportunities for New Jersey's kids. Its vision is that all New Jersey children will have the opportunity to participate in high-quality, comprehensive, structured and supervised and enriching after school activities. NJA3 was formed in 2004 as a public-private partnership to maximize the resources available to after school programs for New Jersey kids. NJA3 currently funds a network of over 60 programs serving over 13,000 children in over 96 schools. For more information, visit www.njafter3.org.
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