| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/25/2009 |
Contact: Mary Godleski 609-404-4483 mgodleski@unitedwayac.org |
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JOIN US AS WE OFFICIALLY KICKOFF THE 2009 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN AT BALLY’S BIKINI BEACH BAR As the need for essential services throughout the county increases, United Way of Atlantic County urges community members to “Give. Advocate. Volunteer.”, as a means to impact the four priority areas that advance the common good. Those areas include Basic Needs & Independence, Safer Homes & Neighborhoods, Community Health Issues and Mental Wellness & Reducing Substance Abuse. Currently, United Way of Atlantic County partners with 40 local health and human service agencies to provide critical funding to programs that address these needs within the community. “Our United Way volunteers work incredibly hard to raise as much as we can each year”, said John Emge, executive director of United Way of Atlantic County. “What we need to make this year’s campaign successful, even in these difficult times, is to reach as many people in the community as possible and ask for their support – at whatever level they can. It all adds up to that big number, which we feel can be attained.” The 2009 United Way Campaign will target workplaces throughout Atlantic County this fall. In addition, local small businesses, professionals and other individuals will participate in this community endeavor to raise $2.75 million. Chairing the annual community event is Joe Domenico, senior vice president and general manager of Bally’s Atlantic City and Caesars Atlantic City. For more information about the Campaign Kickoff or how to launch a United Way Campaign at your workplace, contact Sandee Santoro at 609-404-4483, extension 12. Other Upcoming Events to support the United Way of Atlantic County Include: WONDERLAND FAMILY FUN DAY TO SUPPORT SUCCESS BY 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009; $20 for UNLIMITED rides from 1:00PM-5:00PM Tickets may be purchased wristbands on day of event. Ticket booth opens at 1PM Wonderland Pier - 601 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226 www.gillians.com Proceeds to benefit early childhood programs of Success By 6 Call 609-404-4483 Ext. 19 for more information. - 14TH ANNUAL SUN NATIONAL BANK GOLF & SPORTING CLAYS INVITATIONAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009; Golf - Seaview Resort & Spa,Galloway, NJ Sporting Clays - Red Wing Sporting Clays Range,Port Republic, NJ Bart Speziali, Executive Vice President of Sun National Bank, to be honored with the 2009 Thomas J. Kuhar Founder's Award. Sponsorship and participation packages are available. Call 609-404-4483 Ext. 14 for more information or visit www.unitedwayac.org ### United Way of Atlantic County is a local, volunteer-driven, charitable organization mobilizing people and resources to meet our community’s most pressing health and human services needs. United Way is dedicated to making a positive impact on the quality of life for Atlantic County residents by supporting dozens of programs that reduce substance abuse and promote mental wellness, provide basic needs and increase self-sufficiency, support community health issues and foster safer homes and neighborhoods. Volunteers closely monitor these programs to ensure effective and efficient use of donor dollars. For more information on United Way of Atlantic County call 609-404-4483 or visit the web at www.unitedwayac.org. If you or someone you know are in need of services dial 211. |