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| Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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New Jersey Kiwanis Clubs have proud record of accomplishment |
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MOUNT OLIVE (11/20/06) – More than 100 Kiwanis Clubs in New Jersey with some 3,000 members have donated nearly $700,000 dollars, volunteered over 1,000 hours per week, and completed over 100 projects per month from October, 2005, thru September of this year. During that period the New Jersey Kiwanis District also opened new Clubs in Summit and Metuchen. Major efforts by the district included $70,000 towards the 10-year $500,000 Children's Specialized Hospital Project; major donations to each of several different autism organizations sponsorship of the Kiwanis Youth Leadership Program, high school and college scholarships, grants for reading tutors in three Counties (Burlington, Camden and Gloucester), grants for therapeutic horseback riding, for court advocates for children and more. In a major effort by the Kiwanis-sponsored New Jersey Key Club District, high school students raised $92,000 for pediatric cancer through Alex's Lemonade Stand projects across the state. "With Kiwanis clubs in the state completing a banner year of service in 2005-06 we anticipate an even greater impact for 2006-07 as we focus on some additional major emphasis programs," said Jeanne Hagen, 2006-2007 New Jersey Kiwanis District Governor, "our clubs will be working closely with the American Heart Association to bring awareness of Childhood Obesity issues to our schools. With the help of our Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, and K Kids we can impact children at a young age and help them change their lifestyles so they can live longer and healthier lives." Kiwanians are proud to serve their communities and clubs and always are looking for new programs with which to get involved." Kiwanis Club hands-on service projects, fundraisers, donations, and beneficiaries included: Camp sponsorships in Asbury Park, Baby food/supplies to a child federation in Atlantic City, Spelling Bee sponsorship in Belleville, paid tuition for a Childrens Reference Librarian in Bernardsville, Preschool literacy program in Bloomfield Shots For Tots in Bridgeton, Christmas toys to children at a battered women’s shelter in Caldwell, a Baby parade in Cape May, Bowling for Big Brothers & Big Sisters in Cape May Court House, Church youth programs in the Chathams, a playground in Denville, a Spaghetti dinner with Santa in Edison, DARE summer Olympics in Egg Harbor City, Cheerleader competition in Egg Harbor Township, Safety Town For Children in Ewing Township, School backpack program in Galloway Township, Scholarships in Gloucester Township, Blackwood, Healing the Children Easter Party in Parsippany, New coats for elementary school students in Wildwood, Interest-free loans to college students in Hackettstown, Crafts at a bible school in the Haddons, Learning center for dyslexic children in Hasbrouck Heights and Teterboro, installed first aid handicap lift in Holmdel, Smile Train in Jackson, Information to unwed mothers in Jersey City, Reading Is Fundamental in Leisure Village West, Lakehurst, pool duty in Leisure Village, Lakewood, Kiwanis Karnival in Livingston, Computers For Kids in Lower Township, youth concert in Madison, WHALE program in Marlboro, safety patrol trip in Millville, country squire run in Morristown, The Santa House in Mount Olive Township, autism education in Clinton, Bears to Children in Northfield-Linwood hospital emergency room, Project Lifesaver in Perth Amboy, Early Childhood Carnival in Phillipsburg, donations to teen mothers in Pleasantville, Morristown Craft Market, Randolph therapeutic horseback riding from Roxbury-Succasunna, Children Day in Saddle Brook/Maywood, teenage mountain climbing in Secaucus, Baby Bundles Program in Somerset Hills,"Strong Kids" program in South Orange/Maplewood, Toys For Tots in Speer town/Upper Montclair, Juvenile Conference Committee in Sussex, International soccer sponsorship from the Hanovers, Donations to autism organizations from Toms River, LCD screen for visually-impaired children in Toms River Daybreak, Frst Book project in Trenton, Family Bowling Night in Vernon Township, Chaparoned youth retreat Verona/Cedar Grove, Jester & Pharley Project in Wall Township, Project Pedal in Washington, Halloween Festival in Winslow Township, Cedar Brook, Terrific Kids program in Woodbury. |
Amy Mansue, President & CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital, received the first $50,000 installment of the 10-year $500,000 project from Jack Wilson, 2005-2006 President of the New Jersey Kiwanis Foundation. |
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Scheduled to open in 2007, PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital - New Brunswick will be a $65 million, 128,000 square foot, state-of-the-art inpatient pediatric rehabilitation hospital on the campus of the renowned Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Linked to both Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital and the Child Health Institute, the center will create a comprehensive service delivery system that has never before existed in New Jersey. Their physical connection will offer unparalleled benefits to children as they move seamlessly from acute to rehabilitative care. There will be access to emergency acute care services and research, in-house blood and fluid tests for quicker turn-around times and lower costs, and collaboration opportunities for physicians. Parents also will be able to take a more active role in their child's recovery and in the therapies their child requires thanks to facilities for parents to stay, family lounges, laundry and shower facilities, playrooms for siblings, and more. Founded in 1915, Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis International and its service leadership programs for young people, including Circle K, Key Club, Key Leader, Builders Club, K-Kids, Kiwanis Junior and Aktion Club dedicate more than 19 million volunteer hours and invest $100 million to strengthen communities and serve children annually. The Kiwanis International family comprises 600,000 adult and youth members and 8,600 clubs in 96 countries and geographic areas. Kiwanis members make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Globally, Kiwanis International has focused humanitarian efforts on eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), through the Worldwide Service Project, a $75 million campaign in partnership with UNICEF, which began in 1994. The New Jersey District is a group of Kiwanis Clubs within the State of New Jersey; for information visit www.njKiwanis.org or call 888-510-7615. The Foundation of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International is a 501(c)(3) organization, and is the fund raising arm of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International. For more information on the New Jersey Kiwanis Foundation, call 888-510-7615 or visit www.njKiwanisFoundation.org. |
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