Tag Archives: giving back
Roosevelt School Participates In “Pasta For Pennies”
Roosevelt Elementary School participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Pasta for Pennies” campaign again this year. We beat out our record with a grand total of $900! Mrs. Harris and Ms. Fitzgerald’s classes raised $410 alone!
We are very proud of all the students at Roosevelt School for raising such a large amount of money to help children in New Jersey with cancer. Special thanks go to Mrs. James for making this a success!
Local Business Holds Coat Donation Drive
No one should have to go without such a basic necessity as a coat. That’s why $1.99 Any Garment Cleaners, located at 5287 Marlton Pike West in the Point Shopping Center in Pennsauken, is collecting gently used coats to distribute directly to local children and adults.
Simply bring a gently used coat to $1.99 Any Garment Cleaners and the Pennsauken business will clean the coat and donate it to One Warm Coat, a community service effort assisting in the collection of clean, reusable coats and jackets for donation to local individuals free of charge. Since its inception in 1992, more than 400,000 coats have been provided to those in need at no cost.
“We are thrilled that so many people across the country have received coats to help them stay warm,” says Lois Pavlow, founder of One Warm Coat. “It’s such a simple and easy way to show you care for people in need.”
For additional information or directions to $1,99 Any Garment Cleaners, visit WeMeanAnyGarment.com.
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.
Waterlines September 2015
MPWC To Participate In 9/11 Heroes Run
On Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9:11 a.m., the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission, along with our family, friends and community members, are joining together to give back! Join us at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a 5K Run + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk in honor of the Travis Manion Foundation.
Pennsauken Township Supports Dine Out For Hunger
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
September’s known for a lot of things: the last, hazy days of summer; Labor Day celebrations with family and friends; and much to the dismay of children throughout Pennsauken, the start of school. But September is significant for another important reason: Hunger Action Month.
Community Support Asked For Pennsauken Native
Due to an extremely, overwhelming community response, Brian and his family have requested that their privacy be respected at this time. As such, the video and web site raising funds have been taken down. For those wishing to make general donations to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, click here.
Pennsauken Resident Awarded 2015 Martin Luther King Freedom Medal
Pennsauken resident Gabriel Camacho was one of fifteen Camden County residents honored for their unselfish contributions to improving their community at the 2015 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate the ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“It’s a huge honor for me, my family and the community,” said Camacho, who has lived in Pennsauken for 15 years and serves a captain with the Camden County Police Force. “I think we have an obligation to give back when we have the opportunity to do so.”
“Each year since 2001, the Camden County Freedom Medal has been presented to honor extraordinary Camden County citizens who have generously contributed their time and effort to better their community while espousing the ideals indicative of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “These exemplary citizens have demonstrated significant contributions in the area of community service. They serve as a model to us all.”
Working Together To Make Pennsauken Great In 2015
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
As we begin a brand new year in Pennsauken, I would like to thank our community for allowing me to once again serve as your mayor.
Embracing A Season Of Giving To Help Those In Need
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
The holidays are truly a special time of year. It’s an opportunity to come together and celebrate with family and friends.
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.
