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NEA BIG READ |
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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.
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Day of Caring |
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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!
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT 2011 |
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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.
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DIVE INTO SUMMER READING
BOOK SWAP |
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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
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CAR SEAT
SAFETY |
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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
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