On January 1, 2004, the Fresno Grizzlies introduced the Grizzlies Community Fund (GCF). This non-profit organization was created to spearhead efforts to assist, reward and support the community, ensuring the Grizzlies remain an active and esteemed member of the community. With the overwhelming popularity of the team and numerous requests for donations, the Fresno Grizzlies organization decided the best way to continue meeting the needs of the public was to form the Grizzlies Community Fund. Several community oriented programs were developed including: “Wild About Reading” a school wide reading challenge, a Swing for Kids Program, Youth Baseball Camp, and the inaugural season of the Junior Grizzlies! Since its conception the GCF has gained community support over the years, aiding many schools, supporting many charity/non-profit groups and community organizations. The Grizzlies Community Fund will continue to make a difference in our surrounding communities simply by implementing exciting, charitable, educational, touching and rewarding new programs in the many years to come. For more information, contact Danielle Cabral at (559) 320-HITS or dcabral@fresnogrizzlies.com.