Highlighting outstanding donor and volunteer impact
throughout Center For Family Services.
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Monthly Gifts Brighten Futures |
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When Mosaic Early Learning classes resumed in-person learning, circle-time was filled with the chatter of little voices, happy to be back together to learn. But after a few weeks, one student’s place in the circle was noticeably absent. Family Service Advocates talked with the family and they realized that Eliana wasn’t coming to class because she had no clothes to wear. A growth spurt made all her clothes too small, and the only thing that fit were her pajamas.
Thanks to your monthly donations, Eliana’s family was assisted in purchasing brand new outfits and new shoes that fit. Eliana was thrilled to return to class and join her friends in the songs and stories that she loves to share with her family at the end of each day. Because of you, she’s back on track to learn and have a bright future heading into kindergarten.
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TD Bank Invests in Mental Health |
Mental health is a vital part of one’s overall well-being and healing process. Receiving the adequate and appropriate support and treatment promotes a healthy emotional, psychological, and social well-being life. Thank you to the TD Bank Foundation for supporting this initiative and awarding $15,000 to support the mental well-being of the families in Sussex County.
With your support, families will have access to therapeutic and psychiatric services that will meet and support their mental health needs.
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Golfing for a Promise of a Better Life |
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Another great year is in the books for our Annual Golf Outing! Thank you to all who sponsored the event and braved the heat to play. Because of you, over $80,000 was raised to connect children and families to the help they need to thrive. With your investment, Center For Family Services can continue to be there for families in their time of need, and help so many in our community to heal, grow, and carry on in pursuit of a better life.
Thank you to our new hosts at Laurel Creek Country Club. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again in June 2022!
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Celebrating Moms with Miss NJ and Support Sacks |
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This Mother’s Day, the moms at Living Proof Recovery Center were celebrated and appreciated with the help of Miss New Jersey World America, Ms. Adrianna Acosta, in partnership with Support Sacks.
Thank you to Adrianna and Kim Meehan, founder of Support Sacks, for hosting a Mother’s Day self-care item collection to help moms in our community feel their best on their special day. Your support empowers moms throughout their healing and recovery journey.
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Campbell Soup Gives Where it Matters |
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Thank you, Campbell Soup employees for your generous donation of 55 bags of essential food and hygiene items for the families within the Camden Promise Neighborhood. These items will go a long way with helping to provide stability and comfort for individuals that need it the most.
Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of Camden residents.
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Parsippany Moms Club & The Boy Scouts Deliver! |
For individuals without secure housing, acts of kindness go a long way. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of Alexis Zeiger, Beth Marks and other members of the Parsipanny Moms Club, and Pack 321, for providing bags filled with personal hygiene products, canned goods, socks, and essentials for our Passaic County Impact Program in Paterson.
Because of you, everyone has personal care items when they arrive at a shelter or hotel and take a step toward feeling like themselves.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha is Top Tier |
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The members of AKA’s Upsilon Delta Omega Chapter are a model of being involved for change! Thank you for your ongoing help to the Juntos homes in the form of gift cards, toys, bedding, toiletries and other essentials.
You also made a tremendous impact on survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, raising $1,200 for the Economic Development Initiative to support the SERV program. Your generous gifts will support women and children transitioning to independent living, and alleviate the financial strain that comes from starting out on your own.
You are all such an inspiration to young people and women building a foundation for their futures!
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Highlighting the beautiful gardens of Camden City, thank you to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network for the $500.00 grant to purchase native plants for the PowerCorps rain gardens! With your support, Camden residents can maintain the upkeep of the city’s rain gardens and further share the beauty of the community. |
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What better way to celebrate your birthday than giving back to your community! Thank you to Colleen Slimm, Theresa Santore, Iliana Larosiliere, Idalia Bayron, and Jessica Hamill for hosting a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser with Center For Family Services as the beneficiary on your special day! |
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Birthday Boxes to Celebrate |
Birthdays are a special day and your help is need to make sure every young person in our care feels special on their birthday, including the children and teens living in our homes who are without the support of family. Your Birthday Box gift can include various celebratory items such as a birthday cards, plates, napkins, streamers, candles, a gift card, and much more.
Your gift will make a child feel special on their special day.
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Thank you to the students and community members of Palmyra High School, Camden Mastery Charter, and Camden Promise Charter School for donating tons of items needed for families to bond together and enjoy the summertime. Your initiative and advocacy are an inspiration to other community members and helps empower the families in our safe homes and healing programs.
Thank you for leading the change in bettering the lives of youth and families.
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Transitions Made Easier, Thanks to You! |
You heard the call for help, and answered! So far, 350+ duffle bags were provided to young people transitioning to our safe housing programs, and permanent residences so far in 2021. A big thanks to Cherry Hill Democrats, members of Clonmell United Methodist Church, AKA Upsilon Delta Omega Chapter, and community members:
- Beverly Lee
- Judy Bradley
- Robert Keough
- Elaine Kleinman
- Judy Hymowitz
Your contributions to the Duffle Bag Project made it possible for young people to feel prepared and more hopeful about their futures.
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Mother Child Supporters Inspire Hope |
Being a mother is not easy, but thanks to donors like you, moms in our Mother Child Program are empowered to push through life’s challenges and work towards a better, brighter future.
Thank you to the following community partners who continue to support and ensure the bright futures of mothers and families in our community:
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Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center Hosts Juneteenth
Community Event
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Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center hosted their first annual Juneteenth celebration this year! Community members were able to celebrate history and culture with families while connecting to resources that further encourage success. Thank you to the volunteers from Subaru for your help to make the event fun and educational. The day included a book arc in front of the center for families to grab books freely as they pass by.
There were captivating performances and plenty of smiles all day long!
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Spotlighting Summer Service |
To our fantastic AmeriCorps Summer VISTA Associates, our community thanks you for your service! These wonderful members joined the team as Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and spent their summer building capacity through increasing fundraising efforts, our social media footprint and volunteering engagement. Get to know Jordan, Angela, Zak, Lucy, and Christian.
Your dedication is inspiring and your service will have a lasting impact on our communities. Thank you for choosing to serve at Center For Family Services!
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Q: If you were to tell one person "Thank You" for helping you become the person you are today, who would it be and why?
If I could tell one person "Thank You" for helping me become the person I am today, it would be my dad because he was always the one to push me to be independent and form my own opinions, while always remaining respectful and humble for everything that I have worked for.
Q: If you could live anywhere on this planet and take everything that you love with you, where would you choose to live? Why?
If I could live anywhere on this planet and take everything that I love with me, I would choose to live in Greece. My grandmother is from Greece, and ever since I was a child Greek mythology has always fascinated me. I have also always appreciated the culture, beauty, and history of Greece.
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Q: What has surprised you most about serving at Center For Family Services?
I was surprised to see how big the team was! Every meeting I go to I meet someone new. It's exciting to see that there are so many moving pieces in CFS and again just shows the inclusivity of this organization.
Q: If you were to tell one person "Thank You" for helping you become the person you are today, who would it be and why?
It would definitely be my mom. She has been my role model and my greatest support. Even in our disagreements, she still chooses to support my decisions. I am forever grateful to have a mom who is so patient, loving, and supports all that I pursue in life.
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Q: Describe your role. How do you think your role fosters our vision of all people leading capable, responsible, fulfilled lives?
As a Fundraising and Marketing VISTA, I conduct research to evaluate ways to increase funding, more specifically, I work with the other VISTAs finding ways to make the Center For Family Services' existing events more engaging and effective. I may not work directly with the families who receive our care, but it is fulfilling to know that my work makes it possible for us to serve more people and give them a higher quality of life. Finding ways to increase funding for programs gives me the opportunity to provide families in need with the ability to build a healthier future.
Q: If you were to tell one person "Thank You" for helping you become the person you are today, who would it be and why?
My mom has been an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful that I do get to thank her every day for being an amazing single-mother of three. I thank her for supporting me through everything, for preparing me for college and my first job, and for loving me unconditionally.
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Q: What has surprised you most about serving at Center For Family Services?
The loveliest surprise I have experienced serving at Center for Family Services is the genuine and strong community amongst the staff. Of course, everyone wants to work in a positive environment but coming to Center for Family Services has blown me away with the types of events we hold. The Juneteenth and Pride meetings were fantastic and showed such care for holding space for all individuals. I have felt so much encouragement from the very beginning; I had only been working for Center for Family Services for a week or so, and I received so many birthday emails. It’s so nice to work for an organization that focuses on making a change on the outside while also recognizing the people internally as well.
I’d thank my parents for helping me become the person I am today. I have such an amazing relationship with them and they have always supported me in every endeavor. I was a wild and passionate child growing up so it wasn’t very easy to parent me but they always embraced my dreams without question. Both of my parents hold such amazing qualities I hope to inherit as I age. Having experienced such an amazing family, I can see how growing up with a strong support system can affect someone so I hope my work at Center for Family Services is able to help create a strong support system for those who do not have it.
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Q: If you were to tell one person "Thank You" for helping you become the person you are today, who would it be and why?
I would thank my mother because she has always been very supportive of me, and has helped me achieve a lot so far.
Q: If you could live anywhere on this planet and take everything that you love with you, where would you choose to live? Why?
I would choose Los Angeles because the weather is much better and there's a lot of opportunity there. I love big cities!
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Project Backpack is in full swing to prepare students for the new school year. Your monetary gift will provide the flexibility for each child to receive the exact items and supplies needed to increase their chances for success.
It’s easy to make a big impact with your online gift. With your online donation, you can make sure a child has the things they need to heal and to learn. Your gift will make these important things available for a child in need:
· Brand new, sturdy, unfilled backpacks
· New, expandable duffel bags
· Access to Chromebooks, tablets and learning stations
· Enrichment activities to support learning
· Trauma response counseling and support
· Clothing and other school related necessities
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Your reviews will be visible to potential donors and volunteers and will help to increase donations, volunteer engagement, community partnerships and more. Thank you for your continued support to uplift children and families.
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