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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!
 

 

The 15th Annual
Community Spirit Awards


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 23, 2011 5:30pm with the program starting promptly at 6pm.

Click Here to download the
Community Spirit Brochure

Click Here to download the
Nomination Form

Click Here to download the
Sponsorship Form

For more information please contact the United Way at (856) 935-2538 or email Sby6.uwsalem@Verizon.net
 

 

 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT 2011


For the last 15 years the Community Spirit Awards event has recognized outstanding citizens, groups and companies that demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism based on the characteristics of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship and volunteerism.

These Awards are made possible by a coalition of organizations and individuals who recognize that character counts at home, in school, in the workplace, in the faith community and in all civic programs and organizations.

For more information check out this year's Community Spirit Brochure, Sponsorship Form, and Nomination Form.

Nominations will be accepted by the United Way of Salem County until Friday, February 24th. Please contact the United Way for a nomination form or with any questions.

The award dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 22nd at the Centerton Country Club.

Reservations are required to attend the event and can be made by contacting Teresa Christoff at 856.935.2538 or by email at tchristoff.uwsalem@verizon.net.
 


DIVE INTO SUMMER READING
BOOK SWAP


Join the United Way of Salem County on
May 22, 2010
at 10am - 2pm for the
Dive into Summer Reading Book Swap program.

Click Here to Download the Flyer

Bring your gently used books to swap or feel free to check out the additional books that are available for purchase. Join us for poetry performances, writing & illustrating and reading workshops for children and adults. There will also be read aloud, crafts, snacks, prizes, and much much more!

This event will be held at the former DMV Building in Mannington Township: 5 Salem-Woodstown Rd. Salem, NJ 08079

Below are the presenters and authors that will be at this event. Please visit their website for more information about them:

Writing & Illustrating Workshop presented by:

Authors


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.

 

Call for Appointment Time and Location!
 

Upcoming Appointments

 

Wed, March 16, 2011-
Woodstown Fire House
 

Wed, June 15, 2011-
Salem Superior Courthouse
 

Wed, August 17, 2011-
Salem Superior Courthouse
 

Wed, October 19, 2011-
Woodstown Fire House

 

Wed, December 7, 2011-
Woodstown Fire House