Philadelphia, PA – Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation and their affiliated farming operation, Santa Sweets Inc., are excited to announce their partnership with the Spanish Sports Network and Camden Catholic High School (CCHS) to create a scholarship fund for Hispanic students at CCHS.
Procacci Brothers and Santa Sweets are donating $100 for every home run hit by the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2016 Major League Baseball season to establish the “Estrella Naciente” (Rising Star) Scholarship fund. The Phillies’ season-ending tally of 161 home runs, their highest total since the 2010 team that finished with baseball’s best record, will result in a donation amount of $16,100 for the 2016 season. The scholarship will provide generous and renewable tuition assistance to “Rising Star” Hispanic students each year, beginning with two recipients from Camden Catholic’s Class of 2020 during the 2017-2018 school year. The recipients of the scholarship will be selected based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. Following the deadline application of January 7, 2017, the winners will be announced in April of 2017.
For one member of Procacci Brothers’ leadership, the scholarship fund will have a special personal connection. “When I was a young man, Camden Catholic High School helped to shape me into the person that I am today,” said chief operating officer, Joseph M. Procacci (J.M.). “The Procacci family and our companies are so honored to have the opportunity to help provide great educational opportunities for young leaders in the Hispanic community.”
According to Camden Catholic president, Mary Whipkey, the scholarship will create opportunities for members of the Camden Catholic community, "The Estrella Naciente Scholarship program is providing the opportunity of a well-rounded college preparatory education to qualified, motivated and extremely grateful students and their families,” said Whipkey. “We appreciate the generosity of Procacci Brothers, as they perpetuate the Camden Catholic ideals of Honor, Faith and Loyalty among a promising generation of Latino students."
From our humble beginning in the Procacci Family basement back in 1948, to our current position as the Leader in the Field within the North American Produce Industry, Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation has excelled in growing and strengthening the businesses of our customers. Through our robust network of organic and conventional growers, we provide our customers with comprehensive sourcing solutions for premium fruits, vegetables, tropical & specialty produce and floral items. Whatever your need – from private labeling to local produce items to direct-store-delivery (DSD) – Procacci Brothers is equipped to provide customers of all types and sizes with the freshest, safest and best tasting produce. For more information on our wholesale produce/distribution operations please visit www.procaccibrothers.com .
Santa Sweets Inc. is the premier supplier of heirloom and grape tomatoes in North America. We specialize in growing vine ripened, high-flavor tomatoes that are bursting with sweetness. With growing operations in New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida and Mexico, we provide an unparalleled surety of supply to our customers. As the #1 organic grape tomato producers in North America, we incorporate many organic methods into our conventional farming operations to maximize soil health and minimize resource consumption. To find out more information on how to provide your customers with the freshest, safest and best tasting tomatoes on the market, please visit www.santasweets.com .
About Camden Catholic High School: South Jersey’s oldest Catholic co-educational college preparatory school, founded in 1887, is a suburban, college preparatory, day and boarding school. It educates young men and women spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in a faith community to develop as life-long learners and leaders in a global society in the Catholic tradition. For more information visit www.camdencatholic.org.
Established in 2001 by Bill Kulik, the Spanish Sports Network is the leader in Spanish Language sports broadcasting and market development. The SSN works with MLB, NFL and other professional teams to produce Spanish radio broadcasts. The scope of their work encompasses production, sales, market development and promotional partnerships for their clients. For more information, please visit http://www.spanishsportsnetwork.com .
Source: Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation
