South Jersey Gas Announces ‘Game On’ Grant Program Winners

Grants to Support Local, School-aged Children
FOLSOM – South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries, Inc. (NYSE: SJI), today announced the winners of its annual “Game On” Grant Program. Twenty grants in the amount of $1,000 each will provide critical support needed to sustain local, community-centered athletic programs, leagues, clubs, associations and recreational organizations for children.
“South Jersey Gas recognizes the importance of promoting healthy living and making positive lifestyle choices. These grants will help children to stay active by providing necessary funding for community athletic programs,” said David Robbins, president of South Jersey Gas.
Since 2011, South Jersey Gas has contributed $95,000 towards youth community-centered athletic programs.
“We are happy to support youth athletic programs across southern New Jersey to provide much needed funding,” added Robbins. “These programs help children develop teamwork and leadership skills that are critical in academics and their futures.”
Recipients of the 2017 “Game On” Grant include:
Buena Baseball/Softball
Cherry Hill Ice Hockey
Clayton Soccer Association
Delsea Knights
Glendora Little League
Hamilton Township Lacrosse
Hammonton Hornets Athletic Association
Mannington Recreation Association
Mid-Atlantic Baseball Academy
Monroe Braves Football & Cheerleading
Northfield Little League
Pitman Soccer Association
Salem Little League
South Jersey Baseball Bandits
South Jersey Sandsharks Baseball Club
Tabernacle Athletic Association
Tsunami Fast Pitch Softball
Upper Township Hurricanes
Waterford Township Athletic Association
Woodstown Soccer Club
The “Game On” Grant Program will be offered again in February 2018. Please visit the South Jersey Gas website, www.southjerseygas.com/community, for more information about the program.