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In sheer minutes, June 21 is the longest day of the year. It's summer solstice and prime time for the beach or pool, but for United Way volunteers across the nation, it was also the perfect time to get involved.
On Friday, June 21, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey coordinated a Day of Action - a daylong service initiative that pairs volunteers with projects throughout the county, and region.
In its 6th year, this national volunteer effort has contributed more than 3,000 hours of service in Atlantic County alone. This success is due in large part to a number of committed local businesses and organizations who annually dedicate teams of volunteers to participate, supporting their employees with a paid day to volunteer. In addition, Tropicana Casino and Resort and Atlantic County Utilities Authority sponsored the event and helped cover the cost of project materials. In total, nearly 100 volunteers completed four projects throughout Atlantic County ranging from a fitness trial rebuild in Brigantine, a thrift store revamp at Family Service Association, a food pantry reorganization at CODI, and a day of sorting through much needed donations at The Women's Center.
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UWGPSNJ Regional Campaign Goal - shattered! |
UWGPSNJ capped its first year as a new organization by surpassing its regional campaign goal with a total of more than $61.4 million raised, an increase of over $1.5 million.
"This campaign is a prime example of the whole truly being greater than the sum of its parts," said Jill Michal, president and CEO of UWGPSNJ. "Together, we're driving measurable, lasting impact that none of us can achieve alone. Volunteerism is at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED, and we are extremely grateful to members of our local campaign cabinets for their tireless efforts to help us transform lives from western Montgomery County to the Jersey Shore."
Business leaders from around the region chaired campaign efforts locally.
Atlantic County: Vince Maione, president, Atlantic City Electric Region
Burlington County: Mike Munoz, subsidiary senior vice president of sales and marketing, AmeriHealth New Jersey
Camden County: Rob Curley, South Jersey market president, TD Bank, NA
Cape May County: John Armand, financial services representative, MetLife
Cumberland County: Jeff Williamson, plant manager, General Mills
Southeast Delaware County: Michael Brady, general manager, LPL Financial
Southeastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia county and parts of Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties): J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., partner in Morgan Lewis' Litigation Practice and managing partner of the Philadelphia office served as chair, and Christopher L. Bruner, office managing partner, Ernst & Young LLP, served as vice chair.
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Hurricane Sandy Recovery Continues | |
Nearly nine months ago, Superstorm Sandy hit the east coast, dispensing destruction and wreaking havoc on beaches and towns. Almost immediately, relief agencies and donations poured in, and a record 80,000 calls for help dialed into the 2-1-1 call center in South Jersey during those first few weeks. UWGPSNJ quickly stepped in and began recruiting volunteers and connecting agencies with donations. In fact, one of the largest local donations was a warehouse space provided by Atlantic County Utilities Authority, in reponse to the truckloads of items that began showing up on the doorsteps of many local relief agencies. Still, this space continues to be used to store rebuilding materials.
And as the transition has been made from relief to recovery, UWGPSNJ has played a key role in the Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs) in both Atlantic and Cape May County, acting as the fiscal agent, convener, and conduit of information. These groups have assembled almost weekly to discuss and outline the needs that exist and the plan for rebuilding homes that suffered almost complete destruction. UWGPSNJ has assisted in securing grants from a variety of sources including the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund - a national fund set up by United Way Worldwide to assist those states along the East Coast that were declared disaster zones following the storm. In total, more than $1.4 million has been allocated to the LTRGs in Atlantic and Cape May Counties to facilitate recovery─ this means making whole those displaced by the storm who lack other funding to make repairs, replacing basic household items, rebuilding parks and community areas that were destroyed, and continuing to provide support and resources to local groups and organizations who are working to speed recovery in their own local communities. In addition, regional partners have stepped in to raise both awareness and funds, including Enterprise Holdings Inc., PwC, Norman and Suzanne Cohn, and Main Line Health who generously contributed, as well as Subaru, Holman Automotive Group, Inc., and PITT OHIO, who through a two-day drive collected more than 15 pallets of relief items for affected families. Back to Top |
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Save the Date | |
12 August
Family Fun Day benefiting Success By 6 at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, 1-4 pm
18 August
UWGPSNJ in Cape May County's Rubber Duck Regatta at Morey's Piers, 7 pm
26 August
Taste of the Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort (Atlantic County Campaign Kickoff), 6pm
30 September
Energenic Golf & Sporting Clays Invitational at Red Wing Sporting Clays Range and Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 7 am
19 October
UWGPSNJ in Cumberland County's Halloween Bone Run & Walk at Parvin State Park, 9 am
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IMPACT Mag | 
Get the latest scoop on what's happening across the region through UWGPSNJ's Impact Magazine- click here to view a flipbook |
Invitational set for September 30 |
A date has been set for UWGPSNJ's signature annual sporting event, the Energenic Golf & Sporting Clays Invitational. The event will take place Monday, September 30 at Red Wing Sporting Clays Range and Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. Local energy company, Energenic, will serve as this year's title sponsor.
In addition, UWGPSNJ will recognize Dr. Herman Saatkamp, President of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and his wife Dorothy, an active member of United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative, with the Thomas J. Kuhar Founder's Award. This award is presented annually to honor and recognize individuals or an organization that has made a remarkable, positive impact for people in need in our community. The presentation will take place during the lunch program of the event.
Sponsorships are available!Contact Mary Godleski at
609-404-4483 ext 14 or email mgodleski@uwgpsnj.org.
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Stuff the Bus is back! | |
UWGPSNJ's annual Stuff
the Bus campaign- a school supply drive aimed at getting local kids ready to enter school-
kicked off in Atlantic and Cape May Counties as part of Day of Action on June 21. Research has shown a key component to success school is simply being prepared.
Join us as we attempt to "Stuff The Bus" with school supplies for children in need. UWGPSNJ in Atlantic and Cape May Counties will be collecting new school supplies including: binders, paper, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, rulers, colored pencils, markers, tape, and more. Pop-up buses are available through UWGPSNJ in Atlantic County to help promote the campaign.
Don't miss the bus, call us today! Contact Amanda McGowan at 609-404-4483 ext 19 or email amcgowan@uwgpsnj.org
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