Tag Archive | Non-Profit Organizations

United Way Celebrates 125 Years with annual Day of Action

It is amazing the impact that giving back and helping out others can have, and the United Way organization is one such example of how the power of positivity and giving back can make an impression on all of our lives. Founded in 1887, the United Way movement now celebrates 125 years of advancing the […]

D’Brickashaw Ferguson joins United Way TEAM NFL to recruit mentors

Players from the NFL joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University on Monday. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and supporters to recruit readers, […]

Islanders and American Red Cross continue commitment to saving lives

The New York Islanders and the American Red Cross announced on Monday a three-year partnership, as these two great organizations continue their commitment to saving lives. The Islanders will host four Red Cross blood drives over the next three years, potentially reaching more than 4,00 lives of hospital patients in need. Fans can help to […]

1495 Sports video look at the CPAs 4 (a): Cause 5K Run/Walk to End Hunger

1495 Sports is proud to bring this video look at the CPAs 4 (a): Cause 5K Run/Walk to End Hunger.

1495 Sports Report as the Mets Alumni give City Harvest a Helping Hand

1495 Sports and Backpack Broadcasting are proud to bring this very special video look as Dexter Henry reports live from Citi Field as the New York Mets Alumni Association members Edgardo Alfonzo, Jerry Koosman and Cleon Jones teamed up with Citibank & City Harvest to fight hunger in celebration of Citi’s 7th Annual Global Community Day. […]

Tough night for Mets in 7-3 loss to Reds

It was a tough night for the New York Mets (35-30) in their 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds (36-27), as the team not only lost the game but lost outfielder Jason Bay to a possible concussion. “I am not a doctor, it is tough for me to answer that, all I can tell you is […]

1495 Sports TV: Sights from Citi Field on 6/15/12

1495 Sports TV is proud to bring this video look at some of the sights from Citi Field on 6/15/12. Mets-greats Edgardo Alfonzo, Jerry Koosman and Cleon Jones were on hand to represent the Mets Alumni Assocation, presented by Citi. The trio joined Citi and City Harvest volunteers in re-packing 25,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and apples on Citi’s 7th […]