Category Archives: Community
Angel Tree Program Helps More Families Than Ever
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Thanks to the generosity of the local community, Pennsauken’s Angel Tree program was the most successful it’s ever been. Last month, over 40 families in need were helped during the holidays.
Delaware Gardens Neighborhood Initiative Enters Second Year
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last year, UrbanPromise, Pennsauken Township officials, and several other partnering organizations announced the receipt of a five-year, $710,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation for the Delaware Gardens Neighborhood Initiative, a program designed to revitalize the Delaware Gardens neighborhood, whose boundaries are 36th St. to Browning Rd. and River Rd. to Route 130. With the first year of the revitalization efforts complete, the partners look to build upon its early success and continue to engage residents in community improvements.
Christmas Festival Held On December 5
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St Cecilia’s school auditorium, located on 49th St. between Westfield and Camden avenues. Vendors will have crafts, Christmas items, jewelry, and many other fine gifts for your shopping selection. Food and drinks will also be available, and maybe a surprise visit by Santa! Please come out with your family, friends, and neighbors to support the Knights, while picking up a few items on your Christmas list. For more information, please call (856) 662-6049.
Tickets Still Available For Breakfast With Santa
Tickets for this great annual event must be purchased in advance at the Parks and Recreation office at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
New, Unwrapped Toys Needed For Pennsauken’s Angel Tree Program
Pennsauken residents and businesses are pitching in to help children in the community during the holiday season through the Angel Tree program, which collects new, unwrapped toys for families in need.
Pennsauken CERT Assists First Responders, Residents
What is CERT? It sounds like the popular breath mint, but it’s not. In fact, it’s something very important for our community.
Merchantville Woman’s Club Celebrates 120th Anniversary
In celebration of the organization’s 120th anniversary, the Woman’s Club of Merchantville will be hosting a special guest day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:00 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave., Merchantville, NJ.
Pennsauken Lions Club Gives Back To Community
At a recent meeting, the Pennsauken Lions Club voted to give $500 towards the playground that the Merchantville PTA is attempting to fund and build for the students and residents around the Merchantville School. During the same meeting, the Club voted to make a donation to the South Jersey Eye Center (SJEC) in Camden. The SJEC provides free eye screenings to low income families and is the facility the Lions send children identified with eye problems during the organization’s annual eye screenings. These children not only get a complete exam, but they also receive a pair of eye glasses.
Woman’s Club Holds Meetings, Fundraisers In October
The Evening Membership of the Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave., at 7:00 p.m. There will be an origami workshop and light refreshments. The Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Merchantville Community Center at 12:00 p.m. There will be a tea luncheon, followed by a meeting; in addition, guest speaker John Klein will talk about the services provided by Joseph’s House.
PSE&G Working To Wrap Up Southern Reinforcement Project
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Aren’t we supposed to be done with all this road work? Is it almost over? When will I get my street back?
These are very similar to the questions that Pennsauken residents were asking almost a year ago about the ongoing PSE&G Southern Reinforcement Project.
