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Mets’ home runs bring $2K donations to community groups

South Bronx-born Deisy Cedeno grew up with Yankees fans but has good reason to root for the Mets this year.

Every time a member of the Amazins’ hits one out of their home field, Citi donates $2,000 to four community groups, including the New York City YMCA, as part of the Citi Community Home Runs Program.

Cedeno, an 18-year-old student at Barnard College, credits YMCA programs with helping her overcome a troubled past and finding a path to success.

“They have given me these opportunities,” said Cedeno, who is interning at Con Edison this summer. “I was able to see my potential.