2011 Celebration! Annual Breakfast
To receive a copy of the 75th Anniversary Sponsorship Guide please contact
Jackie Park Albaum, Engagement Manager,
at (908) 353-7171 Ext. 202 or Jackie@unitedwaypassaic.org.
United Way of Passaic County will celebrate 75 years of bringing caring people together to give, volunteer and take action to help those in need on Thursday, June 23rd, 10am to noon, at Hamilton & Ward in Paterson. The Annual Celebration Brunch brings together supporters and United Way partners to honor the works of people and organizations that have had a positive impact on the community.
The following awards will be given given to the individuals and organizations that truly embody what it means to LIVE UNITED in Passaic County:
Community Cornerstone AwardUnited Way is proud to announce this year’s Community Cornerstone Awardee Joseph F. Duffy, President of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson. This award, United Way of Passaic County’s highest honor, is given to an individual who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to community service. Past recipients have included Robert Parker (New Bridge Services), Rev Patricia Bruger (CUMAC-ECHO), Carey Jenkins (Operation Link-Up) and James Seath (ARC Bergen-Passaic County).
2011 Financial Stability Partnership ChampionThis award celebrates an organization or individual that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to increasing the financial stability of the community it serves. The 2011 Income Champion award will be presented to Wells Fargo Bank in recognition of their outstanding commitment to United Way’s Financial Empowerment Zone.
2011 Education ChampionThis award celebrates an organization or individual that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to increasing educational opportunities in Passaic County. The 2011 Education Champion Award will be presented to PSEG Foundation in recognition of their continuous support of United Way Building Young Tomorrow’s project that provides meaningful after-school engagement opportunities for school age children.
2011 Health ChampionThis award celebrates an organization or individual that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to increasing the community’s opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle.
The 2011 award recipient will be presented to U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. With his ongoing support United Way of Passaic County was able to secure the prestigious Hunger-Free Community grant from the USDA.
Community LeaderThese individuals have given their time, talent and resources to make a difference in the lives of others. Their good works will have a lasting impact in community and have contributed greatly to advancing the common good for all. The 2011 award recipients are Rita Kelly, Catholic Family + Community Services and Donna Nelson Ivy, City of Paterson.
Philanthropic ChampionsThis award is given to individuals and companies in Passaic County that exhibit an extraordinary commitment to helping Passaic County and its residents. The 2011 Philanthropic Champions are ADP, BAE Systems, Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Boys & Girls Club of Paterson/Passaic, Children’s Day Nursery & Family Center, Costco, City of Paterson, Enterprise, Greater Paterson OIC, Homecare Options, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, Roche, State Farm, Target Stores, TD Bank and UPS.
The proceeds from this year’s event will support United Way of Passaic County’s Community Impact Fund that focuses on Health, Education, and Income related programs.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available for purchase online by visiting http://75thanniversary.eventbrite.com/ or by calling Jackie Park Albaum at (973) 279-8900 Ext. 202.
Click here to purchase tickets and sponsorships.
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