Celebrity bartending fundraiser at Loophole Brewing in Springfield benefits Junior Achievement

Author: JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Published: Wednesday, 06 Mar 2024

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield non-profit held a celebrity bartending fundraising event Wednesday night to help support young kids.

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts hosted the event at Loophole Brewing. This year’s celebrities included Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi, Al Kasper from Savage Arms, and President of the Springfield Thunderbirds Nate Costa.

The following were some other celebrity bartenders throughout the evening:

Senators Jake Oliveira and Adam Gomez
Kristin Carlson from Peerless Precision
President and CEO of the Polish National Credit Union Jim Kelly
Jeff Goulet from Loophole Brewing
Mike “Bax” Baxendale from WAQY Rock 102
Meghan Rothschild from Chik Media
Brian Houser from Balise Motor Group
Dan Moriarity from Monson Savings Bank
Jeremy Casey from SR Commercial Realty
Chris Marion from Chris Marion Photography
Amy Jamrog from the Jamrog Group
Matt Maguire from People’s Bank

Money will support financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for local youth. “It’s important for students to have the skillset and the mindset they need to critically think and make life decisions and have that tool kit ready for them when they need it,” said the President of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Amie Miarecki.

Junior Achievement programs are offered at no cost to schools and community groups throughout western Massachusetts. The organization hopes to raise at least $10,000.

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