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The agency's mission is to provide services that improve the quality of life and promote self-sufficiency.
CAP Promise: Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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Rivers Edge Campus
(Headquarters)
110 Cohansey Street
Bridgeton, NJ
08302
(856) 451-6330
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The name Gateway Community Action Partnership reflects our expanded coverage area, but more importantly, it signifies what we are all about. We are a gateway to success for individuals and families in our community and we achieve those results through actions done in partnership within that very community we serve. So please take a minute to read our newsletter and learn more about our successes and struggles as we serve a Gateway to Community Action in Partnership with others for everyone's benefit!
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Day Of Service Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy
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When Albert B. Kelly made plans for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 15 in Bridgeton, he thought he might get about 50 to attend. It turned out to be more than 200.
"I was very surprised by turnout," said Kelly, Gateway's President and CEO and Mayor of Bridgeton. "To have have over 200, that makes me very happy. A lot of different people from all walks of life in our community came out to help. People from a lot of different houses of worship. People of all ages. It makes me feel good that this is happening in our community."
A diverse group representing entities that included the New Jersey State Police, Bridgeton Police Department, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, local elected officials, several area churches and the community in general helped clean Code Blue warming centers and make sandwiches for Code Blue guests as a way of recognizing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
After the work was done, many gathered at the Marino Center to listen to a recording of Dr. King's "If I had sneezed" speech and presentations by others in the community. A hearty lunch was served.
Among the tasks people worked together to complete was the cleaning of the facility at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church used for Code Blue. The volunteers went to work on the floors, doors, walls, windows and kitchen.
"I had people tell me they had a wonderful day of service and that they really enjoyed it," Kelly said. "The pastor at Saint Andrew's (Pastor Ellen Rutherford) was very pleased with what we did there. It has constant use. I am happy we were able to help her out."
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Foster Grandparent Program Off To A Great Start In Atlantic County
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By Natalia Uribe
Foster Grandparent Program Director
I am very excited to announce that we have launched the Foster Grandparent Program in Atlantic County. We held the 4-day pre-service orientation from December 12 thru 15 at our new Gateway Head Start Early Education Center in Atlantic City. The center serves Head Start and Early Head Start children and families.
We had a total turnout of 40 volunteers that completed their pre-service training, which is a requirement in the program before beginning the volunteer service. The pre-service training consisted of an introduction to the agency, policies and procedures of the program, and overview of tips to aid the children in the classroom: literacy, self-help skills, child development, with help provided from our HS Education Manager, Lucy Barrios.
On day three they were able to get a hands on experience in the classroom and at the end of the day we had open class discussions. On day four we completed the training by bringing a representative from one of our agency's insurance companies, USI Insurance, who was able to give health and safety training to the volunteers.
Shelly Mihalecz and Misty Sheppard from our Head Start management teams also provided training to the volunteers on health and nutrition topics in the classroom. Fonda Wynn from Wynn Development & Consulting was also invited and had the volunteers engage in team building activities, which they greatly enjoyed.
To finalize, we had a guest speaker, Reverend Eric McCoy, who is the Atlantic City Police Department Chaplain. Rev. McCoy
shared some words of wisdom before
the graduation ceremony.
We still have more volunteers to come on board in the near future, as we are stipulated to have a total of 87 volunteers. Currently we have placements in the following sites: GHSEEC, Ventnor, Pleasantville, Galloway, Linwood, ACCC I, ACCC II, and Hammonton Head Start centers.
The volunteers were all very excited to start serving again. The majority of our volunteers have been part of the Senior Corps- Foster Grandparent Program for many years under different grantees. The children and staff have also expressed their excitement in the return of the program.
The volunteers are essential in the lives of our children. I want to express my gratitude to Tauheedah Abdullah, Lucy Barrios, Kelli Best, Bonnie Eggenburg, Jessica Fleming, Maria Gomez, Shelly Mihalecz, Misty Sheppard, and Juan Uribe for their support and help during the orientation, they made it all possible. I am eager to see the great success and progress of the program.
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Hightstown Head Start Begins Year With Pajama Day, Fashion Show, Clothes Project
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Hightstown Head Start children show off variety of pajamas on Pajama Day as part of events linked to education about clothes.
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Hightstown Head Start held its own Fashion Show.
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Clothes project was a lot of fun for Hightstown Head Start children.
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Save May 17 For Gateway Golf Classic!
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Housing First Program Continues To Successfully Combat Homelessness
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The Cumberland County Housing First Collaborative helped move its 28
th client into permanent housing. Tony, who had been homeless for over a year, now has a home to call his own.
Gateway Community Action Partnership is the lead agency in the Housing First collaborative, which is committed to tackling the problem of chronic homelessness in Cumberland County. Partners of Gateway in this initiative are: M25 Initiative, PRAC of Southern New Jersey, Resources for Independent Living, CompleteCare, Inspira Health Network, Volunteers of America and the Cumberland County Jail.
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Residents At Spring Gardens Senior Housing Show Their Pride In The Eagles
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Fearsome Fivesome: Residents at Spring Gardens Senior Housing show their support for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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Hamilton 1 Head Start Children Hold Fashion Show As Part Of Educational Project
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Hamilton 1 Head Start learned about clothes. Part of the educational activity included a Fashion Show that parents attended.
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A Warm Welcome To Gateway Community Action Partnership's Newest Employees
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Welcome To Gateway CAP's New Hires!
Keely Tolbert, Head Start
Rosanny Duran, WIC
Karen Martinez, Head Start
Birlly Disla, WIC
Elsilia Torres, WIC
Larissa Cardona, WIC
Tilde Guifarro, Head Start
Shelene Fuller, Early Head Start
Sasha Malloy, Head Start
Shirley Deleon, Head Start
Ericka Martin, Early Head Start
Shawna Reeves, Early Head Start
Jasmine Stover, Early Head Start
Toshera Butler, Early Head Start
Alazea Rivera, NJHI Next Generation Leader
Noelia Ruiz, LIHEAP
Jose Espada, Head Start
Charlene Quarles, Head Start
Toni Inskeep, Mill Creek Urban Farm
Nafisha Collins, Early Head Start
Rasheedah Jordan, Head Start
Leylamar Santos, Head Start
Queona Bailey, Head Start
Theresa Bess, Early Head Start
Ashley Polk, Early Head Start
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Gateway Releases College Tour Schedule, Information
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Greater Bridgeton FSC Hosting Black History Event On February 21
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The Greater Bridgeton Area Family Success Center is hosting "A Travel In Time", a Black History Exhibit on Wednesday, February 21 in the Marino Ballroom, 11 Washington St., Bridgeton, from 3 to 7 p.m.
The Greater Bridgeton Area Family Success Center is a program operated by Gateway Community Action Partnership.
For additional event information, call 856-451-1133.
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Support Gateway CAP By Shopping At AmazonSmile
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| You can support Gateway's mission "to provide services that improve the quality of life and promote self-sufficiency" while shopping at Amazon's "AmazonSmile" during this holiday season or any time of year. Please click on the link below the next time you shop. More information about the program follows the link. Thank you. Click Here To Donate To Gateway Through AmazonSmile!
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Gateway Community Action Partnership every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Gateway.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply click on the link above or go to
smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to
smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
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Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
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Greater Bridgeton FSC Having Prince & Princess Royal Ball
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The Greater Bridgeton Area Family Success Center, 155 Spruce St., Bridgeton, along with Stronger Families will host a Prince & Princess Royal Ball on Monday, February 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Marino Ballroom, 11 Washington St., Bridgeton.
The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. The Royal Ball is sure to be a fancy night of fun for all.
The Greater Bridgeton Area Family Success Center is a program operated by Gateway Community Action Partnership.
For more Prince & Princess Royal Ball information or to register for the event, call 856-451-1133.
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A
round Gateway Community Action Partnership ... News and Notes
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Internet Essentials
, a program offered by Comcast, gives income-eligible families access to the Internet for $9.95 a month with no activation fee, equipment fees or price increases. Having the Internet enables children to do homework, type reports or do research and enables the parents to e-mail teachers as well as look for jobs, pay bills or find doctors.
Gateway Community Action Partnership is working with Comcast to inform families of the program. Internet Essentials is available to households that have children eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program or if they receive HUD housing assistance. They must reside in a Comcast service area and must not have subscribed to Comcast Internet in the last 90 days or have overdue Comcast bills. Also, low-cost computers are being offered for $149.99 and free training is accessible if needed. To get more information or to sign up, visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376. ... Gateway operates the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) in Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic and Salem counties. The program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, lactation support, immunization education and health care referrals to income-eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5. Gateway WIC serves more than 23,000 clients annually through flexible hours through its eight (8) offices and a full-service, health screening mobile office. WIC is an equal opportunity program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap, write immediately to: USDA, Director-Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20250 - 9410. For additional information on the Gateway WIC program or nearest office location and hours of operation, call the Gateway WIC program at 856-451-5600 or 856-225-5050. ... Gateway's Head Start program is once again sponsoring the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed to provide meals to children receiving services in Head Start centers located throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Mercer, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. Meals are available at no separate charge to all children 12 and under enrolled in the Child Care Food Program and are served without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex.
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Sincerely,
Michael Cudemo
Gateway Community Action Partnership
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