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Join the Conversation!
| United Way of Northern New Jersey is now on Facebook and Twitter!
We invite you to share your voice and join in the conversation to create a strong, healthy community. So much great work happens each month throughout our region. In addition to this monthly newsletter, get connected with us on the web to stay up-to-date on all things United Way.
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Help United Way Pantry Partners Increase Access to Healthy Foods in our Communities
|  Consider this: According to a recent study, $1 at the supermarket buys 1,200 calories of cookies or potato chips, but only 250 calories of carrots. With the high cost of healthy food, how can struggling families provide a healthy diet for their families? Learn how you can help!
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Eisenhower Middle School Students and Mentors Give Back
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 Students at Eisenhower Middle School and their mentors recently had the chance to give back to the community, embarking on their first community service trip to visit Franklin and Kennedy elementary schools in Succasunna.
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United Way Women's Leadership Council Raises Funds to Help Local Women Achieve Success
|  United Way Women's Leadership Council raised $32,000 last month to support a scholarship fund and other local programs that are helping women achieve financial stability and independence.
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United Way Young Professionals Help Local Teens "Say Yes to the Prom Dress"
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 Last month, United Way Young Professionals held their fourth annual "Say Yes to the Prom Dress" event to help young women enjoy their prom without some of the financial hardship that comes along with it. The project, sponsored by PVH Corp., resulted in collecting more than 300 prom dresses, plus shoes, new make-up, and other accessories, for local teens.
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United Way Camp Fund
BY THE NUMBERS
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70: Years in existence in North Essex
234: Donors supporting the Camp Fund in 2011
30,000: Dollars donated in 2011
100: Camp scholarships awarded to children in 2011
6: Camps attended by these children
Donate today!
It's time to donate to the United Way Camp Fund for this summer! Click here to learn more.
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| Upcoming Events | |
Learn about
Essex County Welfare
Monday, May 7, 2012
Event Location: North Essex
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Caregivers Listening Sessions
Ongoing throughout May Event Location: Sussex and Warren Counties
Mentor Training
Ongoing throughout May
Event Location:
Morris and Warren Counties
United Way
Commercial Real Estate Network Legacy Luncheon
Friday, May 11, 2012
Event Location: Morris County
Read moreFoodStock Saturday, May 12, 2012 Event Location: Sussex County United Way
Warren County Golf Outing
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Event Location: Warren County
Read more Peaceful Parenting Workshop:
Parenting with Purpose
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Event Location: Morris County
Read moreMeet with our Career Coach!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Event Location: North Essex Click here to learn more about other United Way events in your community!
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