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NEA BIG READ


The United Way of Salem County has been selected three times by the National Endowments for the Arts (NEA) to host the Big Read Program.  What is The Big Read?

The Big Read is an initiative of the NEA designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read is a month-long celebrate that we have selected October to host our past Big Reads.

During this month we have hosted various programs and events such as art and writing competitions, gallery exhibits, festivals, luncheons, book discussions, movie showings and panel discussions and much more.

Here are the past books we have done:

2007 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
2008 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
2009 - My Antonia by Willa Cather

We hope that you will join us and continue to promote the importance and reading and literacy here in Salem County.
 


Day of Caring


2009 Stuff The Bus-

For this years Day of Caring project we made sure that every 1st grader was going to start the year right will all the tools need for them to succeed. During the first days of school volunteers and staff handed out over 900 backpack stuffed with pencils, scissors, notebooks, rulers, etc.

This was only possible because of the generous donations that we received through companies, small business, individuals, and supporters. During our summer collection time.  

Click Here: To View the Flyer

2008- Pack The Pantries

In 2008, we did something different. This year we are looking to mobilize the caring power of the community to gather food and personal items to stock pantries. The reasoning? With oil soaring to over $135 dollars a barrel, gasoline prices at or over $4.00 a gallon we are seeing trends that concerns us for that upcoming winter. It is not just the cost of these things but the effect that it is having on all consumer goods.

By having a county-wide drive to collect food, household and personal items for this years Day of Caring project we collected enough supplies so that the pantries can provide these materials to our high risk families during this winter.

2007- and earlier

In the past the Day of Caring projects were designed to mobilize volunteers to participate in various project with many different agencies over a two week period in September. Many employees would visit agencies around the county and do everything from yard work to filling documents.

Thank you to all that participated!
 

 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT



 

The Community Spirit Awards are an annual event and dinner that recognizes members of the community that have truly made a difference here in Salem County through volunteerism.

Community Spirit acknowledges groups and individuals whom show these characteristics. This years programs will be held at the Centerton Country Club on March 10th at 5:30pm with the program starting promptly at 6pm.

Community Spirit Awards Forms

In order for a nomination to be considered the nomination form must be completely

filled out. Please type or neatly print the information.

 

 SEND ALL ENTRIES TO:

 Community Spirit Awards

 PO Box 127    Salem, NJ  08079

(856) 935-3727

 FAX:  (856) 935-3675

 EMAIL: ebrown.uwsalem@verizon.net

 

All entries must be submitted on or before February 15, 2010
 


PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM


The FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card enables you to receive discounted pricing on prescription drugs. This is not insurance. Rather, it is a program that offers immediate discounts on prescription drugs at participating pharmacies. Simply present your card with each prescription from your doctor to the participating pharmacy at the time of purchase to receive your discounts. If you need to transfer a prescription, bring your empty prescription bottle or label with you to the pharmacy.

Save an average of 20% off the pharmacy's usual and customary retail price of prescription drugs, with the highest savings on generic drugs.

Your cost for medication will be the discount price offered through this program, or the pharmacy's usual and customary retail price, whichever is lower. This means you are assured the lowest price in that store, at the time you purchase the medication. If the pharmacy's price is lower, there is no savings or discount.

For more information check out the What's New Page or FamilyWize.org
 


CAR SEAT SAFETY


The United Way is working with the Sheriff's Department to Inspect and/or install car seats for children at locations throughout Salem County.  If you need to have a seat inspected or are in need of a car seat, contact the United Way for an appointment.  Remember, you will be fined if your child is not in a car seat.

 

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