UW OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
2024 CAMPAIGN FEATURES NEW LEADS
AND NEW LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
AND NEW LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
WE HAVE A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Quandell Iglesia, passionate Business Developer with the National Integrity Title Agency, has selected United Way of Gloucester County as his charity for this year’s Dancing with the Gloucester County Stars event.
Quandell is making big moves for the community both on and off the dance floor, and you can help him support UWGC by donating on our Give Lively page and/or attending upcoming fundraisers (STAY TUNED FOR MORE ON THIS!).
Tickets to attend two tapings of Quandell’s performances at Auletto’s Caterers in Deptford on Tuesday, July 16th and Tuesday, August 20th, can be found here. Both of these shows are FREE to attend, but please register so a seat can be saved for you. Doors open at 5:15 pm and the taping of the shows will begin at 6:30 pm on both evenings.
A fundraiser that we are holding in conjunction with The Arc Gloucester and that will benefit Quandell’s efforts for UWGC is approaching on August 3rd…the Back to the 80s Murder Mystery!…please check out this event here, and hope you can make it!
THANK YOU so much to Quandell and to all of you who will support his fundraising efforts on behalf of the United Way of Gloucester County! Hope to see you at the tapings, and check back here for information on more fundraisers that UWGC and Quandell are planning that will benefit our mission of helping our neighbors in Gloucester County!
We THRIVE when we LIVE UNITED!
WHODUNIT??
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, for a Back to The 80’s Murder Mystery Party at the Sunshine Inn at Camp Sun ‘N Fun, 1036 North Tuckahoe Road, Williamstown, NJ. This will be an interactive night of mystery and fun supporting The Arc Gloucester and United Way of Gloucester County! Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the Show begins at 5:30 PM.
Complimentary desserts! Bring your own food, beer & wine.
Dress in theme to be entered into an exclusive raffle!
Get your tickets HERE! The cost is $30.00 per person, or $200 per table of eight (save $40.00!)
A portion of the funds raised at this event will support Quandell Iglesia’s participation in Dancing with the Gloucester County Stars, benefiting the United Way of Gloucester County (UWGC).
Hope to see you there!
Applications are now being accepted for LEAD GLOUCESTER COUNTY!
Lead Gloucester County is a comprehensive certification course offering an in-depth exploration of Gloucester County, covering its populace, governmental departments and services, operational processes, employment sectors, industries, nonprofit organizations, and its challenges.
The course will span nine months, with sessions held from September to May on the first Friday of each month on the Rowan College of South Jersey campus. The 2024-25 program tuition covers seminars, leadership training, lunches, and tour-related transportation. Each class consists of 24 diverse individuals dedicated to learning, engaging, and growing as individuals and a collective.
Lead Gloucester County is proud to contribute a pool of well-informed, skilled, and resourceful Fellows to the community, poised to become the next generation of leaders in business, nonprofit sectors, government, and community initiatives. The program fosters a dynamic network of Fellows who collaborate and innovate, driving positive change and development within Gloucester County.
Interested individuals should submit their completed applications by July 31, 2024. The tuition fee per candidate is $750, payable in full by September 1, 2024. We offer limited scholarships based on need, ensuring that admission is independent of financial capacity. If you require scholarship assistance, please indicate your need on the application. The announcement for the Class of 2024 will be made on August 15, 2024.
If you are interested, and we hope you are, please apply here to be part of the first class of Lead Gloucester County!
Announcing a Backpack Drive for the 2024-2025 School Year
Acenda Integrated Health Care is collecting new backpacks and supplies for students through Monday, August 19th, 2024, just in time for the coming school year! Thanks to your support, we’ll ensure that hundreds of local students start their school year with confident smiles and all they need to excel in their learning!
United Way of Gloucester County is assisting Acenda in this effort as a drop-off location, so please feel free to bring your new backpacks and/or school supplies to our office at 454 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086, between the hours of 9AM and 5PM.
Acenda is looking for the items below in particular, as well as backpacks and monetary donations. All monetary donations will help both the Backpack Drive and other Acenda programs.
Elementary Students
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex (tissues)
Box of Crayons
Lunchbox
Washable Markers
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
#2 Pencils
Large Eraser
Safety Scissors
Plastic Storage Box
Small Pencil Sharpener
Wide-ruled Composition Books
Middle School Students
Hand Sanitizer
Homework Planner
3-Ring Binder
Binder Dividers
Wide-ruled Loose-leaf Paper
Folders
3-Subject Spiral Notebooks
College-ruled Composition Books
Highlighters
#2 Pencils
Black and Blue Ink Pens
Compass (w/o sharp point)
Protractor
Rule
Mini Stapler
USB Drive
High School Students
Hand Sanitizer
Homework Planner
3-Ring Binder
Binder Dividers
College-ruled Loose-leaf paper
Multi-subject Spiral Notebook
College-ruled Composition Books
Scientific Calculator
Highlighters
#2 Pencils
Mechanical Pencils
Black and Blue Ink Pens
Ruler
Mini Stapler
USB Drive
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE — THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th, 2024!!
…And plan on attending our Annual United Way of Gloucester County Campaign Kickoff 2024!!
Being held at RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086. Food provided by Ciconte’s, competitive games, kids’ activities, and fun for all!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE GAMES! Sign in to your Google email account and click HERE to register your team!
More information to come soon. Hope to see you there!
The United Way of Gloucester County, the County of Gloucester, and Rowan College of South Jersey representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 11th, 2024, to start a new program called Lead Gloucester County (Lead GC). This comprehensive certificate course aims to develop a pool of well-informed, skilled and resourceful individuals, positioned to serve as business and community leaders in Gloucester County.
“Lead GC exists to educate, empower, engage and enhance the individual and collective capabilities of our next-generation leaders to advance their careers and to foster progress and prosperity in our county,” shared Michael Gower, Executive Director of United Way of Gloucester County. “With many of our businesses, corporations, and nonprofit organizations facing succession challenges, this program seeks to create well-informed and empathetic leaders who are ready to fill open roles. Through transformative leadership experiences and a structured overview of the issues and opportunities facing Gloucester County, Lead GC enhances the industry and position-specific training employers may currently offer,” he added.
Hosted by RCSJ President Dr. Fred Keating, the signing included the Lead GC founding members: Jim Jefferson, Deputy Director of the Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners, Joann Gattinelli, Commissioner Liaison to the Department of Economic Development, County Economic Development Director Tom Bianco, United Way of Gloucester County Executive Director Michael Gower, and United Way of Gloucester County Board Members Dr. Joanne Connor and Claire Riggs. [Read more…] about
Learn more about the Born Learning Trails!
The Born Learning Trail is an interactive trail designed to boost school readiness in preschool children through a series of 10 engaging activities, resulting in increased language, reading and problem-solving skills. This initiative helps parents, caregivers, and communities create quality engagement opportunities when visiting local parks and playgrounds. A larger version of the Born Learning Trails flyer can be found here.
Women United is looking to have a Born Learning Trail in every Gloucester County Township and City. Please email Michael Gower for more information on our Born Learning Trails or any other initiative being undertaken by Women United. In addition, if you would like to learn how to be an active member of Women United, please download the most recent Women United Brochure and look over our webpage found here. We are always looking for women who would like to lead through philanthropy and advocacy, and wish to create positive change in our community!
UWGC Social Justice & Racial Equity Grant
Request for Letters of Interest & Information for Prospective Applicants
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