December 8, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Hartford Athletic News Release
HARTFORD, Conn. – Thanks to the support of the City, State, fans, and partners, Hartford Athletic continued to deliver on its mission to make the community the best place to live, work, and play in 2023. The club continues to expand on an already robust lineup of impactful community programming with a number of exciting new activations.
Green and Blue Foundation
Hartford Athletic launched the Green & Blue Foundation 501c3 in 2020, which strives to enhance the quality of life for youth and disadvantaged people in Connecticut. The Foundation focuses on making a difference for communities in need in support of five key Community Pillars: Health and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Youth and Family Education, Economic Development, and Veterans and First Responder support. Here are this year’s highlights:
Community Ticket Program
The Hartford Athletic Community Ticket Program presented by Travelers and Liberty Bank provides tickets through the Green & Blue Foundation to those who might not otherwise be able to attend a match. Thanks to the generosity of Travelers and Liberty Bank, over 15,000 tickets were donated to more than 20 different programs. Programs included Vet Tix, the Boys and Girls Club, Hartford Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and more.
Community Champion Program
Global Atlantic Financial Group and Travelers supported our Community Champion Program. Thanks to their support, the Green & Blue Foundation was able to bring a large group of children from the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford to enjoy the last home game of the season.
Summer Reading
As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, Hartford Public Schools and the Hartford Public Library partnered with the Green & Blue Foundation for “Sundays at the Stadium.”
Families were invited to read on the field at Trinity Health Stadium on three Sundays during the summer. Students also participated in an on-field clinic sponsored by Gengras Motors and received free pizza and t-shirts!
Camp Day
Hartford Athletic and the Green & Blue Foundation hosted its second annual Camp Day, presented by Connecticut Children’s in July. Over 500 kids from 7 different camps had the opportunity to come out to Trinity Health Stadium and enjoy an afternoon full of soccer.
Field Day
For the first time, the Green & Blue Foundation, in partnership with The Hartford, hosted a Boys & Girls Club Field Day. 50 kids from the Asylum Hill…
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