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On the Ground: Job Readiness Workshop Teaches Youth Problem Solving Skills
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During a recent Job Readiness Training workshop held at our office, 16 young adults were introduced to employability tools designed to assist them in real-world employment settings. The youth are a part of the Youth Employment Pathways Program (YEPP), a program that helps provide young men and women between the ages of 14-24 with career plans and on the job training experiences. During this workshop, key activities were centered on effective communication skills, work ethics/respect on the job, leadership development, time management/teamwork and critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
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Caring Partners Recognized at
Annual Celebration
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The 2018 Annual Celebration - Recognizing Caring Partnerships was held on Wednesday, June 13th at the Gran Centurions in Clark. UWGUC's annual event recognized partnerships in the county who share our mission to improve lives and build strong communities. Over 165 people were in attendance to celebrate our 2018 Honorees: Asw. Annette Quijano, Charles and Mary Goodfellow, Ravenell Williams, Hon. Sergio Granados; Rising Stars, Nicole Kobis, David Guida and Susan Luckman. Companies recognized were Comcast, Beckton Dickinson (BARD), Enterprise, FedEx, NuStar Energy, UPS, Lindabury, P.C., Genewiz, Merck and Roselle Savings Bank.
A special thank you to all who participated in making the Annual Celebration a wonderful Success. Nearly $50,000 was raised to benefit programs and services funded by UWGUC.
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UWGUC Attends National Testing Day Health Fair Hosted By the Newark Community Health Center
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There are over 37,000 people in New Jersey who are living with HIV and our work with the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) as part of the Ryan White Part A Program is to ensure a system of care for all eligible persons living with HIV/AIDS in Essex, Union, Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties are being provided.
To educate and take preventative measures, every year the Newark Community Health Center (NCHC) hosts its National HIV Testing Day Health Fair. United Way of Greater Union County’s Newark EMA attended the event to help promote services dedicated to improving health and quality of life.
Over 200 people attended and were able to gain access to care. There, Newark EMA was able to generate awareness and recruit people living with HIV. Mobile testing vans were on site where confidential testing took place. The Newark EMA was able to plan for development, implementation and continual improvement of the health care and treatment services for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
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UWGUC Partners with FedEx to Golf United:
Raises Over 20K
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It was a fun-filled day on June 28, 2018, at the Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough as FedEx Ground and UWGUC partnered for the 11th Annual FedEx Delv District Golf Outing. We thank our partnership with FedEx Ground
for their continued commitment to supporting our efforts to improve lives and build strong communities.
We also thank all golfers and sponsors in attendance.
All proceeds from the 11th Annual Golf Outing, sponsored by FedEx Ground will benefit programs and services funded by United Way of Greater Union County.
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Roselle Savings Bank Stops By for a Visit
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We are thankful for Executive Vice
President and COO,
Detlef Felschow and the employees
at Roselle Savings Bank for supporting our efforts in the community.
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You're Doing Great!
Help Us Continue Stuffing the Bus!
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Our Stuff the Bus Campaign has gotten off to a great start with both group drives taking place all over the county and our online drive as well. The campaign officially ends on August 14th. There's still time to help provide school supplies for children in grades Pre-K through 8th with ready-to-learn backpacks this Fall!
There are so many ways you can contribute:
Host a collection drive: Great way for companies, organizations and groups of people to make a great impact. See below for details.
Contribute online: Roonga.com has made it so easy for the busy and on the go contributor.
Click here for details and contribute today.
Individuals can purchase items on their own and drop them off to us!
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Back to School Drive ends 8/14
Drop off Info: 33 W. Grand Street, Elizabeth NJ, between Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Online Drive ends 8/12
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Are you leading a collection drive? Here are a few things to know
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Please drop off your donated school supplies to our office or arrange for pick up on or before:
August 16-17, 2018.
Volunteer Day: Are you interested in helping to sort items to be delivered to children around Union County? Volunteer Day will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd. Please contact Melanie at 908.353.7171, ext. 104 for details and location.
Need a few helpful hints in providing a successful collection drive?
Click here
Thank you for helping to make this year's Stuff the Bus a success!
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Our mission and focus is at the heart of our work.
Learn about all of our special event programs and how you can support us all year round.
This organization helps communities bring high-quality pre-k education to children in New Jersey, interests we strongly advocate for.
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The
Community Impact Newsletter is the official bi-monthly publication of United Way of Greater Union County.
Editor: Melanie McLaurin
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Tel: 908.353.7171, ext. 104
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