VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
APRIL 2015
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This edition:
January - April 2015
BOARD SPOTLIGHT
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Board of
Trustee members that have joined Family Service Association.
Richard Harlan, Cheryl Schwartz, & Theresa Watts, we’re so happy
to have you a part of our team. We’re a better agency through the
many contributions made by those within our community. Best
wishes to all!
BUBBLES FOR AUTISM
Family Service Association joined in for Bubbles for Autism Day on
Wednesday, April 1st. Bubbles for Autism Day was a great way to
bring awareness and perspective to what many families are facing.
We had agency-wide participation. This was a great event!
If you’d like to learn more about Autism, please visit FACES 4 Autism,
a local chapter in Atlantic County at http://faces4autism.org/.
CASA SERVICE PROVIDER RECIPIENT
Family Service Association and Cindy Herdman Ivins
have been selected as the Service Provider of the
year by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
The agency will be recognized on Thursday, May 14
at 5:30 pm at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. We are so appreciative
of this special recognition by our community partner.
Inside this issue:
Volunteer Appreciation
Month
2
Bargain Boutique
2
Top 40 Under 40
2
Neighborhood Builders/
Client Assistance
3
Community Garden
3
Upcoming Events
3
Connect with Us
4
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Volunteerism is an enormous part of making progress in strengthening communities across America. During this month, we celebrate those who
dedicate their time to be stewards and leaders of our community through volunteerism.
We value our volunteers commitment to our mission. National models put the value on a volunteer
hour at about the rate of $22.00 dollars per hour. In the course of one year, we are given approximately 15,000 hours by the community. The total economic impact to our agency is about $330,000
dollars.
I would like to personally thank every volunteer who has helped us this year. We could not do it without you.
If you’re interested in volunteering with our agency, please contact Torrina Bennett-Michael at (609)
569-0239 x1160 or [email protected].
Warmly,
Cindy Herdman Ivins, President/CEO
BARGAIN BOUTIQUE THRIFT STORE
The Bargain Boutique is now accepting donations. The grand reopening will
take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10 am - 4 pm. This massive cleanup was done by a host of volunteers and a wonderful non-profit agency, A Future with Hope, who assisted in the construction. A big thank you to Benjamin
Lagana who led the efforts on the clean-up project. Ben ensured that 200 bags
of clothes were bagged and weighed in preparation for the donation pick-up.
We hope you can join us for the grand relaunch!
DAWN BELAMARICH: “TOP 40 UNDER 40” RECIPIENT
A big warm congratulations to Family Service Association’s own, Dawn Belamarich.
Dawn was nominated and received the great honor of being named “Top 40 Under
40” business people by the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees. The award annually recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are among southern New Jersey’s
most accomplished young business men and women who have been making headlines in their field and who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and the community. The top 40 are chosen by a six-person selection committee from among all the people nominated. Awards were presented to the 40 honorees on March 13 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. Dawn, we’re so proud of you!
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FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION SELECTED AS A
NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDER RECIPIENT
Family Service Association of Egg Harbor Township was recently selected as a 2014 Neighborhood Builder by Bank of America. Family Service Association will receive $200,000 in flexible
funding and leadership training from the bank.
The funding will be used to hire another full-time staff member to assist individuals and families in
job development and skill building, as the recent casino closures and lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy impact employment opportunities in Southern New Jersey.
CLIENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS AWARDED
Family Service Association recently received client assistance funds in
the amount of $11,000 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program,
Phase 32, in partnership with The United Way. These funds will be used
to help keep families in their home and for utility assistance. Applications
will be taken through the Spruce and New Day Family Success Centers.
COMMUNITY GARDEN SUSTAINABILITY GRANT
AtlantiCare’s Growing Green Initiative awarded Family Service Association and the Spruce Family Success Center a grant of $500.00 towards
its community gardening initiative.
We are very excited about this partnership! The garden is a great way
to build a healthy community and support our agency mission.
UPCOMING EVENTS
11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Youth Clinic
Friday, May 29, 2015
Mays Landing Country Club
Mays Landing, NJ
12 PM – 6 PM
Touch-A-Truck 4
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Cardiff Shopping Center
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
11 AM – 3 PM
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Agency profile: Family Service Association is a multiservice, not-for-profit, United Way agency that
serves over 8,500 children, adolescents and adults
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOC IATION
annually. As the needs of the people in this commu-
Corporate Headquarters:
3073 English Creek Avenue, Suite 3
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
nity have become evident, Family Service Association has responded by providing premier services.
For over a century, the agency has served southern
Phone: 609-569-0239
Fax: 609-569-1942
Cindy Herdman Ivins, President/CEO
New Jersey with a creative administration and service delivery structure with programming that benefits children and families.
We’re on the Web!
www.fsasj.org
Family Service Association's service areas include
behavioral health, anti-poverty, child welfare, and
strengthening families and communities.
Join Us on Social Media:
www.facebook.com/fsasouthjersey
Mission:
www.twitter.com/FSA_of_SJ
Strengthening Individuals and Family
CALL CENTER STATISTI CS (JANUARY 1, 2015 -MARCH 31, 2015)
Access processed 270 phone calls for the time period of 1.1.15 through
3.31.15. Out of those calls, 20% were provided with appointments and the
remainder were given referrals to other agencies.
This activity supports our Agency Values of:
Accessibility:
All are welcome to find hope and healing
Communication:
By mutually sharing information and ideas, we
empower our community with knowledge
Great job, Access Staff!