Community Corner
Local Resident Featured For His Support Of New York Nonprofits
James C. Metzger and his colleagues help youth in New Jersey, NYC and Long Island.
![James C. Metzger is featured in the September issue of "Social Life" magazine in New York.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/2576869/20200909/100041/styles/patch_image/public/social-life-sept-2020-jcmjpg___09095946092.jpg)
Tarpon Springs resident James C. Metzger, founder, chairman and CEO of Whitmore Agency, an insurance brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in Garden City (Long Island), New York, is featured in the current issue of New York’s Social Life magazine.
The September issue spotlights Metzger’s dedication to helping nonprofits along Long Island, in New York City (Jamaica in Queens and Harlem in Manhattan), in Newark, New Jersey, and elsewhere. The issue (click here and open to page 55) features the stories about the magnificent people with whom Metzger is associated and who are giving back to various communities within the New York Metropolitan Area.
“I am honored to be featured in the new issue of Social Life magazine, where the spotlight has been placed on the many programs championed by me, my Hofstra University lacrosse teammate and close friend Vinnie Sombrotto, and many more in our families, and among our friends and colleagues,” said Metzger. “Together, we are introducing the game of lacrosse to many young kids across the area and supporting other programs related to education, athletics and family.”
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The programs include:
- The Hempstead PAL Lacrosse Programon Long Island;
- CityLax and Doc’s Lacrosse that brings the game to Harlem;
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island that supports young people facing adversity;
- Education, athletic and community support initiatives at Boys & Girls Club of Newark;
- Assisting underprivileged children, families and communities at the Jamaica YMCA;
- The Citizens Committee for Children of New York that makes New York City a better place for youth;
- A commitment to a high school football community through the National Football Foundation -- Suffolk County Chapter on Long Island.
“Please join me,” added Metzger, “in supporting one of these fabulous organizations or any organization of your choice that is making a difference for our kids.”
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