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The agency's mission is to provide services that improve the quality of life and promote self-sufficiency.
CAP Promise: Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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Rivers Edge Campus
(Headquarters)
110 Cohansey Street
Bridgeton, NJ
08302
(856) 451-6330
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Gateway Community Action Partnership operates one of the largest Head Start/Early Head Start programs in the region, offering a school readiness program for children ages 0-5 at
locations throughtout Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem and Mercer counties in New Jersey, as well as the Germantown-Lehigh section of Philadelphia. Our centers are staffed by caring and nurturing individuals who plan and implement an array of activities that contribute to the early education of our children. This newsletter highlights just some of many activities that have occured at our centers this spring. We also recognize the leadership of Bonnie Eggenburg, Gateway's Vice President of Head Start and Early Head Start, who was elected President of the New Jersey Head Start Association at its recent annual conference. Also, one of our staffers was featured in an article in The Press of Atlantic City. And there will be a topping ceremony for Gateway's Atlantic City Head Start center on June 1.
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Eggenburg Elected President Of NJ HS Association
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Bonnie Eggenburg, Gateway Community Action Partnership's Vice President of Head Start and Early Head Start, was elected as the new President of the New Jersey Head Start Association at its annual state conference in May.
"Bonnie's elevation to this position brings recognition not only to her but to our local Head Start
 Program since she was selected by her peers and they have endorsed her leadership strengths and capabilities," said Albert B. Kelly, Gateway's President and CEO. "Now the entire state will know what I have known for quite a while, that Ms. Eggenburg is a great asset and advocate for the children of New Jersey. We are all lucky to have someone like her at the forefront of this great organization."
Said Edward Bethea, Gateway's Senior Vice President and COO: "Gateway is very proud of all of Bonnie's accomplishments and leadership abilities and we are certainly pleased that our colleagues from around the state agree with this assessment. She is and will continue to be an outstanding advocate for the advancement of Early Childhood Initiatives, as well as her endless support of the children and families throughout the State of New Jersey. We look forward to your vision for the Association and we will help in any way we can. You will be great!"
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Topping Ceremony Planned For Atlantic City Head Start Center
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Gateway Community Action Partnership will hold a beam topping ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1 on its $22 million Head Start center at 1433 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City.
The 43,787-square foot, three-story center is scheduled for completion in May 2017 and will provide quality early childhood education for approximately 300 children and employ 80 Head Start teachers, aides and support staff. The center replaces four Atlantic City centers severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Gateway, Head Start, Atlantic City and Atlantic County officials will be on hand to sign the beam to top the building's infrastructure, which includes more than 400,000 pounds of steel and will support a roof system that can withstand winds of 165 miles per hour.
The building was designed by Alberto & Associates and P. Agnes is the General Contractor. Facility funding is provided by Superstorm Sandy relief funds as coordinated by the Office for Children & Families, Office of Head Start Region II.
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Gateway's Tasha Devonish Featured In Press of Atlantic City Article
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| Tasha Devonish, a Program Quality Associate in Gateway's Head Start/Early Head Start program, has displayed determination and courage in overcoming obstacles to further her education. Her story is featured in an article in the Press of Atlantic City. Click the link below to read it. Edward Bethea, Gateway's Senior VP and COO, said: "Congratulations, Tasha! Persistence and perseverance pays off!" Bonnie Eggenburg, Gateway's Vice President of Head Start and Early Head Start, said: "Wonderful success story! Tasha, you have a lot to be proud of." Read Press of Atlantic City Article on Tasha Devonish Here! |
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Around Gateway CAP Head Start/Early Head Start Centers ...
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For Hammonton Head Start's Fatherhood Initiative, the students spent time in the sun painting birdhouses and jewelry boxes with their fathers. This time allowed for bonding, fun, and implementing creative ideas
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Ewing Head Start hosted a Health Fair.
The event provided an opportunity to learn more about health resources.
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Photos above and below: Parents and guardians of children in Galloway Head Start participated in an obstacle course with the students in the center's playground to celebrate the end of an exercise study.
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Hightstown End of Year Celebration.
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Students at the Galloway Head Start participated in nutritional activities in April to celebrate "Family Friday" during the Week of the Young Child. Parents were invited to come in and help the students learn about healthy foods, while preparing healthy snacks hands-on. Students learned how to make garden salad and fruit salad and then enjoyed their self-made snack!
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Kingsway High School Student Council members visited Swedesboro Head Start and set up art activities with the children, read stories and did planting. Thanks, Kingsway!
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For Spruce Avenue (Egg Harbor Township) Head Start's Fatherhood Initiative, the students engaged in various games and activities with their fathers including twister, basketball, bean bag tossing, pie in the face contests, and soccer. The day was filled with laughs, friendly competition, and lots of fun.
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Children from the Paulsboro Center take a field trip to an aquarium.
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Vineland II Head Start End of Year Celebration.
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Sincerely,
Michael Cudemo
Gateway Community Action Partnership
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