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For the 15th anniversary of the annual Day of Caring, United Way mobilized the greater Bridgeport community to support our children. To mark this milestone, United Way put traditional Day of Caring activities, such as planting, painting and building, on hold to focus on our Success By 6® and Operation Graduation initiatives -- continuing the collective journey to help close the achievement gap for students in the greater Bridgeport region. At the November 1, 2006 event, which took place at the University of Bridgeport’s Bernhard Center, Coach Herman Boone of Remember the Titans fame and former NBA star Charles D. Smith, Jr. inspired the crowd with their heartfelt stories. In addition, local nonprofit organizations introduced participants to 15 ways that they could positively impact the life of a child. Many of the participants completed Commitment Cards – volunteering a specific number of hours to benefit our community’s children over the next twelve months. Click HERE to download a commitment card.
United Way is grateful to the sponsors who helped make this special Day of Caring a success.
GE · Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C. · RBS National Bank
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Aquarion Water Company,
Beardsley, Brown & Bassett, Bridgeport Fittings, Inc., Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Hampford Research, Inc., Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, Millward Brown, People’s Bank, Rotary Club of Bridgeport, Somerset Capital Group, LTD.
Coach Herman Boone with Vera Alston from
Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages.
Neil Salonen, President, University of Bridgeport
and United Way Board Member
2006 Honorary Chair United Way Day of Caring
Mary-Jane Foster,
CEO Bridgeport Bluefish
Charles D. Smith, Jr., President & CEO The Charles D. Smith, Jr. Foundation & 2006 United Way Community Campaign Chair with Coach Herman Boone.
Coach Herman Boone with staff from Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages.
Coach Herman Boone with Gardner Denver Nash staff members
Coach Herman Boone with Ron Nolting, People's Bank.
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