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Lakewood BlueClaws pitches in; green sustainability for veterans and environment

February 17, 2014 By

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Lakewood, NJ – (2-18-14) The Lakewood BlueClaws, a minor league baseball team that plays at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ, has recently become the nation’s first sports team to join SolarCure’s “Adopt-a-Solar Panel” Marketing Program.

As part of the program, they sponsor a solar panel that will be installed as part of a complete solar array on the roof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6061 thus truly making a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans.  This solar panel installation will provide extra income through SRECs and generate free and clean energy for at least 25 years. The reduced or eliminated electricity bills will allow the VFW to allocate more funds towards their organization’s mission and re-invested back to Veterans!

This innovative program produces multiple beneficiaries: the environment, our economy, and military veterans.

The “Adopt-a-Solar-Panel” Marketing Program

Program participants demonstrate their patriotism and sustainability regarding economic and environmental issues by sponsoring part of a solar panel installation destined for a veteran based nonprofit organization.

The “Adopt-a-Solar-Panel” marketing program reduces U.S. carbon emissions through the use of renewable solar energy by providing Veteran nonprofits with 100% free Solar Panel installations sponsored by private and public companies.

In addition to the bonus that non-profits can generate additional income through SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Credits), each solar installation also helps create new jobs for civilians and veterans in our country.

When asked what they found most interesting about the Adopt-a-Solar Panel program, Brandon Marano, BlueClaws General Manager said “We’re able to help the environment and the veterans at the same time with this great program. It was a unique situation for us and one that we are excited to be a part of.”

 

BlueClaws Support Military Veterans and local community

The BlueClaws have made a choice to support America’s veteran organizations as a way of giving back to those that have served. In addition to their generous solar panel sponsorship, which is consistent with their dedicated support of military veterans, BlueClaws also hosts a “Military Partners Program” and “We Salute You Wednesdays” through which the military is honored at Wednesday home games and companies donate tickets to local active and retired military members.

The BlueClaws have also partnered with OceanFirst Foundation on Home Runs For Heroes, and every time the BlueClaws hit a home run at FirstEnergy Park, a donation is made to a local military-based non-profit. Over $100,000 has been raised since 2009.

Other military initiatives include military discounts, appreciation nights that collect supplies and cell phones for our active troops, special nights dedicated to Veteran non-profits such as the Disabled American Veterans, VFW, and Joint-Base nights.

BlueClaws Charities works with 45 area non-profits, including several military-based organizations, through their Community Partners Program. These non-profits, large and small, raise money through BlueClaws fundraisers and concession stand volunteering, plus gain exposure throughout the season. Organizations can also apply for an end-of-year grant.

The BlueClaws are a member of 18 local Chambers of Commerce and staff members sit on boards of directors or event committees for over 75 different Chambers and non-profit organizations.

BlueClaws Media Contact

To learn more about the Lakewood BlueClaws, please visit http://www.BlueClaws.com or contact their Director of Media Relations, Greg Giombarrese at

About SolarCure

SolarCure specializes in helping clients combine powerful messaging and brand promotion with legitimate, sustainable, renewable green energy practices – all while helping veterans. For more information on career opportunities or how your company can grow its business while helping veterans and the environment, please visit www.solarcure.us or email your questions to 

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Jersey Lanes Bowls a Green & Veteran Friendly Strike

February 10, 2014 By

LINDEN, NJ –(February 11, 2014) Jersey Lanes in Linden, NJ, today became a proud sponsor of a portion of a solar panel array that will be installed at VFW Post 6061 (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Their participation in SolarCure’s “Adopt-a-Solar-Panel” Program will provide the hall with free, renewable energy saving them over $141,000 over the equipment’s warrantied lifetime.

As New Jersey’s largest solar powered bowling center, Jersey Lanes continues their commitment towards environmental conservatism and veteran support through SolarCure’s “Adopt-a-Solar Panel” Program.

About Jersey Lanes

Family owned and operated since 1961, they are one of New Jersey’s leading bowling and recreation centers offering fun and entertainment for all ages in an eco-friendly environment.
John Fatigati, President of Jersey Lanes, is the third generation in his family to run the business following green sustainable practices.

When asked how it feels to help our veterans, John Fatigati replied

“It makes me proud to be in a position to provide help and opportunity to those who serve and have served our country.”

He is very aware of today’s social and environmental issues and his philanthropy continues as Jersey Lanes is also heavily involved with donating services and prizes to countless schools, non-profits and organizations in the local community.

Their Junior Bowling Program is scholarship based, and in the past 20 years, has given out over a half a million dollars in scholarship money. Consisting of local children, the money is used for continuing their education after graduating high school. They also host an annual fundraising challenge where they match dollar for dollar donations to the Veterans Home in Menlo Park.

Jersey Lanes offers bumper bowling for kids, adult and youth leagues, cocktail lounge and bar, snack bar, and a game room in a safe, clean and wholesome entertainment venue for their local community. They welcome corporate events, group events, and other fundraising events.

To learn more about Jersey Lanes, visit jerseylanes.com, connect on Facebook,
or call 908-486-6300.

 

About SolarCure

SolarCure specializes in helping clients combine powerful messaging and promotion with legitimate, sustainable, renewable green energy practices – all while helping U.S. veterans. For more information on how your company can grow its business while helping veterans and the environment, please visit www.solarcure.us or email your questions to 

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BluePay Processing, LLC helps Veterans Go Green; sponsors Solar for Veteran organization

February 10, 2014 By

BluePay

Naperville, IL.  –(February 11, 2014) BluePay Processing, LLC., a national leader of technology-enabled credit card  processing services, today is a proud sponsor of a solar panel that will be installed at VFW Post 6061 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) truly making a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans.  Their participation in SolarCure’s “Adopt-a-Solar-Panel” Program enables the Colonia VFW hall to have clean, free, renewable energy that combined with other panels will save the VFW at least $141,000 over the equipment’s warrantied lifetime.  BluePay has made a choice to support America’s veteran organizations as a way of giving back to those that have served.

Through this program, each time a solar panel is sponsored, more veteran jobs are created, dependence on foreign oil is decreased, and more funds go towards the VFW’s mission and goals. These include programs and projects such as scholarships, educational outreach, troop support, community volunteerism, memorials, disaster relief, and more diverse endeavors.

“We all personally know a Veteran regardless of the era in which they served; whether in peace time or war.” says Kristen Gramigna, BluePay’s Chief Marketing Officer. “These are the men and woman who keep us, our loved ones, and our country safe. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to these heroes.  Managing our environment is about paying it forward.  Since we have used the riches and resources that the earth has provided, we must take the responsibility and make the provisions to ensure future generations can do the same. Adopting a solar panel allows us to contribute to our Veteran’s and preserve the environment.”

In addition to their support for environmental conservatism and veterans, BluePay is also committed to wipe out breast cancer with monthly donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

About BluePay Processing, Inc.

With an A+ rating with the BBB, BluePay (http://www.bluepay.com) is a one source Merchant Service Provider offering a vast array of electronic payment solutions allowing merchants to consolidate multiple functions and services, including standard credit card processing.  BluePay is also a technology company and offers cutting edge industry technology and support, such as Mobile Payments, customized integration of our payment services to a merchant’s existing system, easy to use plug-ins for QuickBooks, Microsoft Great Plains and a host of other ERP and CRM software products.

Most importantly, the BluePay secure payment gateway provides point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and tokenization of transactions, ensuring the Merchant’s data and that of their clients is completely secure and protected.  All of these services and technology are offered at competitive rates, with superior customer service.

BluePay is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, with offices in Chicago and New York.  For more information, please visit www.bluepay.com or follow BluePay on Twitter (http://twitter.com/BluePay) for company and credit card processing industry updates.

About SolarCure

SolarCure specializes in helping clients combine powerful messaging and brand promotion with legitimate, sustainable, renewable green energy practices – all while helping U.S. veterans. For more information on how your company can grow its business while helping veterans and the environment, please visit www.solarcure.us or email your questions to 

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