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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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The name Gateway Community Action Partnership reflects our expanded coverage area, but more importantly, it signifies what we are all about. We are a gateway to success for individuals and families in our community and we achieve those results through actions done in partnership within that very community we serve. So please take a minute to read our newsletter and learn more about our successes and struggles as we serve a Gateway to Community Action in Partnership with others for everyone's benefit!
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2020 Is The Year Of The Census! Please Participate!
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The United States Census 2020 affects every one of us, from the distribution of $675 billion in federal funds to plans for future government services. We need you to complete the Census 2020 questionnaire when it is available in late March. We are all in this together. Help us get a Complete Count.
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Gateway Thanks Chairman John Washington For His Outstanding Years Of Service
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From left: Edward Diehl, Gateway Board Secretary; John Washington; Ruby Love; Albert B. Kelly, Gateway President and CEO.
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Resolutions and reports are standard parts of Gateway Board of Directors meetings run by long-time Chairman John Washington.
Standing ovations and teary eyes marked the final chapter of Washington's tenure on Thursday, January 23. Washington served as board chair since September 2005 and was a member of the board since January 1994.
Vice Chair Ruby Love will become the new Gateway board chair with Dr. Terrence Hardee moving into Love's spot.
Since September 2005, Washington has welcomed members, read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement, called on staff for roll call and recitation of the agency mission and Community Action Promise, reviewed meeting minutes, resolutions and financial reports.
And while Washington handled those tasks professionally and precisely, he also handled them rapidly.
Board Secretary Edward Diehl joked that meetings will no doubt last longer as Washington's rapid reading of calls for approvals of resolutions, etc. was renowned in his 15-year tenure as board chair.
"John Washington's 25-year tenure on the board ending and his departure will bring a transition for both the board and agency," Gateway President & CEO Albert B. Kelly, CCAP, said. Kelly added that since the board reorganized in 1994, there have been only three chairmen, Samuel H. Jones, Jr., Dr. Frank D. Brigio, M.D., and Washington.
Washington has been board chair since 2005, moving up from vice chair when Brigio died. As an elected official, he served an unexpired board term, as long as he remained in a publicly held office. Washington had served on Penns Grove Boro Council and as mayor for decades until last fall.
Kelly thanked him for his commitment, involvement, support and tireless advocacy and said he was a wealth of knowledge and a resource to the community that will be hard to replace.
Kelly presented an award to Washington commemorating his 25 years of service to the agency through board membership. Washington was given a long and hearty standing ovation from board and staff in attendance.
A times overcome with emotion, Washington said, "It's hard to say goodbye ... it has been an honor to serve on the board of the best organization in the country. I couldn't ask to work with a better group of honorable people. I will always be there to support the agency and the board.
"I offer best wishes, love and blessing to the board and staff as they continue to serve the community, something he know they will do and do well," Washington said.
Kelly reminded Washington that meetings are open to the public and that his participation at future agency events would also be welcomed.
Love thanked the board for the opportunity to serve and told Washington she applauded all that he had done and with big shoes to fill, would no doubt call on him as a resource.
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Lawrenceville School Pays Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Day Of Service
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| Teachers and students at Lawrenceville School paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service at Hamilton 1 Head Start to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Teachers and students volunteered in the classroom. One teacher performed a magic show for the children and another teacher played the guitar. This partnership with the Lawrenceville School started 17 years ago. Gateway thanks the Lawrenceville School for your years of service to our Head Start children and families. |
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Salem City Council Recognizes Great Work By Salem Family Success Center
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Site Coordinator, Sharde' Pierce, and the Salem Family Success Center were presented with an award from the Salem City Council on Monday evening. The Salem Family Success Center was recognized for its "Good Work in the City helping families." The certificate of recognition stated that "The Salem Family Success Center has proven to be a valuable partner and asset for the City and its residents." Pictured from left are City Council President Earl Gage; Site Coordinator Sharde' Pierce; and Salem City Mayor Charles Washington.
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Ladies Night Out Event A Huge Success At Holly City FSC
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Holly City hosted its monthly Ladies Night Out event. The event included a highlight of a female business owner in the community who speaks to the attendees about her business, tricks on healthy eating, makeup, female empowerment and business plans. After the discussion, ladies in attendance created vision boards to display their year 2020 goals and plans for their families. The event was a huge success!
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Easy Access For Greater Bridgeton Area Transit Information
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Bus service for the Greater Bridgeton Area Transit runs 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., M-F and from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday. This service is open for all residents over the age of 8 (8-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian) for any transportation related need!
For more information, call (856) 696-5660 x3001
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Literacy Volunteers Of Salem/Cumberland Exchange Ideas Over Some Good Food
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Gateway's Literacy Volunteers of Salem/Cumberland Counties held a "Tutor Brown Bag Luncheon" at Gateway on January 24.
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Cortez-Gallagher (left) and Stanton.
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The volunteers enjoyed some soup and other goodies, exchanged ideas and listened to a presentation on the US 2020 Census. Maria Cortez-Gallagher received her certificate of recognition for being the program's Tutor of the Year for 2019.
There were also games and prizes. In the photo above, Edward Bethea, Gateway's Executive Vice President and COO, thanked the volunteers for the great work they do in our community. Also pictured is Laura Stanton, Gateway's Director of Literacy Services.
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A Warm Welcome To Gateway Community Action Partnership's Newest Employees
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Welcome To Gateway CAP's New Hires!
Yanira Baez, Head Start
Karen Brooks, Head Start
Odilanma Eronwu, Head Start
Jymacia Hadden, Early Head Start
Viktoryia Kuzmitskaya, WIC
Jamie McFarland, Head Start
Kristen O'Connell, WIC
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Support Gateway CAP By Shopping At AmazonSmile
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| You can support Gateway's mission "to provide services that improve the quality of life and promote self-sufficiency" while shopping at Amazon's "AmazonSmile" during this holiday season or any time of year. Please click on the link below the next time you shop. More information about the program follows the link. Thank you. Click Here To Donate To Gateway Through AmazonSmile!
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Gateway Community Action Partnership every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Gateway.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply click on the link above or go to
smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to
smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
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round Gateway Community Action Partnership ... News and Notes
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Internet Essentials
, a program offered by Comcast, gives income-eligible families access to the Internet for $9.95 a month with no activation fee, equipment fees or price increases. Having the Internet enables children to do homework, type reports or do research and enables the parents to e-mail teachers as well as look for jobs, pay bills or find doctors.
Gateway Community Action Partnership is working with Comcast to inform families of the program. To be eligible, low-income applicants need to show they are participating in one or more of a dozen different federal assistance programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, and SSI. They must reside in a Comcast service area and must not have subscribed to Comcast Internet in the last 90 days or have overdue Comcast bills. Also, low-cost computers are being offered for $149.99 and free training is accessible if needed. To get more information or to sign up, visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376. ... Gateway operates the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) in Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic and Salem counties. The program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, lactation support, immunization education and health care referrals to income-eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5. Gateway WIC serves more than 23,000 clients annually through flexible hours through its eight (8) offices and a full-service, health screening mobile office. WIC is an equal opportunity program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap, write immediately to: USDA, Director-Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20250 - 9410. For additional information on the Gateway WIC program or nearest office location and hours of operation, call the Gateway WIC program at 856-451-5600 or 856-225-5050. ... Gateway's Head Start program is once again sponsoring the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed to provide meals to children receiving services in Head Start centers located throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Mercer, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. Meals are available at no separate charge to all children 12 and under enrolled in the Child Care Food Program and are served without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex.
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Sincerely,
Michael Cudemo
Gateway Community Action Partnership
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