3rd Annual"Celebrating Literacy" Gala
The Heldrich Center, New Brunswick.
Once again this year the "Celebrating Literacy" Gala was held at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was a wonderful evening filled with fun, laughter and camaraderie. Most importantly, it was an evening for everyone to learn more about LPNJ and the wonderful literacy programs we offer throughout the state of New Jersey.
We were very excited to have Thomas Maguire, SVP of National
Operations Support for Verizon, as our
2011 "Celebrating Literacy" honoree. With Tom's support, LPNJ was able to raise the funds necessary to reach out and provide our literacy programs to more people without our communities.
The Verizon Foundation has a long
history of supporting quality educational and literacy programs. They
focus on preparing children to be successful; enabling teachers, parents
and caregivers to help children learn; and educating adults so they are
prepared to achieve their goals and contribute to their communities.
This year's honoree, Thomas Maguire, explains:
"I value quality education for all as an essential element for strong communities. Therefore it was troubling for me to learn that New Jersey ties for the sixth-worst illiteracy rate in the nation - a shocking 17%. There are far too many adults in our state who cannot do what you are doing right now: reading. That is why I am helping a terrific nonprofit literacy organization to raise funds to improve that record. Literacy Programs of New Jersey gives older learners the opportunity to acquire the necessary basic skills in reading, writing and speaking English so that they can more fully participate in the activities of daily life."
Congratulations to Thomas Maguire and Verizon.
Thank you for your support and welcome to the LPNJ family.
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Literacy Programs of New Jersey is proud to announce that the 2011
John & Regina Heldrich Literacy Award will be presented to
Credit Suisse
The award is presented
annually to an individual, company or group of individuals who support the
work of Literacy Programs of New Jersey in a new or unique way.
Credit Suisse has gone above and beyond to
support the work of Literacy Programs of New Jersey. In the last year, Credit Suisse employees have provided
literacy education through the onsite tutoring program, and the IT Cares
recruited walkers to participate in a May 19th Literacy Walk
at two
corporate campuses. The enthusiasm of Credit Suisse employees qualified LPNJ to receive a generous grant to continue
the work
of teaching reading, writing and speaking English to adults.
Congratulations to Credit Suisse for receiving this award.
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Literacy Programs of New Jersey
Gratefully Acknowledges...
2011 Presenting Sponsors:
Verizon
John & Regina Heldrich
Alteva
Sponsors and Donors:
Plymouth Rock Assurance
Rainbow Academy
Century 21
Ceva Logistics
Corbel Communications Industries
Elizabethtown Gas
New Jersey Lions Club
Plymouth Rock Assurance
PSE&G
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Our 4th annual "Taking Steps for Literacy" Walk took place on
May 1, 2011 at Middlesex County College.
We would like to thank all of the sponsors, in-kind donors, and volunteers, walkers and team captain for their generosity and support!
Please visit the walk website for information at : literacywalk.org
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THANK YOU
to our 2011 Walk Sponsors:
Palisades Insurance
Sylvan Learning Center
Garden State Community Bank
East Brunswick Chinese Restaurant
Friends of the Sayreville Library
East Brunswick Rotary Club
The Schenck Agency
Friends of the East Brunswick Library
Alfonso's Family Trattoria
Mark
Coller, C.P.A.
Davis Realtors
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and to our Entertainment
& In-Kind Donors:
Becky Richardson Photography
Starbucks Coffee Company
Pirates Brand
DJ Teddy Bear
Applebee's of Piscataway
Inkos Iced Tea
Coutros Brothers Inc.
Somerset Patriots, Sparkee Mascot
Otis Spunkmeyer
New York Sports Club
Middlesex Water Company
Dunkin Donuts, East Brunswick
Woodbridge Wegmans
Quick Chek, Perth Amboy
Chooch the Clown
Polly Doodle the Clown
Sciortino's Harbor Lights
Above All Party Rentals
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