Jersey City Public Schools Preschool Program
The Jersey City public schools are accepting registration during the month of August on Tuesday the 26th and Thursday the 28th for children three and four years of age by October 1, 2008. the preschool program offers small classes, breakfast and lunch, AND a active/positive learning environment. For more information call the early childhood department at 201-915-6045.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
JOIN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK, AND HELP FIGHT THIS DISEASE. TO GET INVOLVED, CALL 1-800-A-C-S-2-3-4-5, OR VISIT WWW-DOT-CANCER-DOT-ORG-SLASH-STRIDESONLINE.
Food Bank for New York City
1.3 million people rely on soup kitchens and food paNTRies…for 25 years, THE Food Bank for New York City HAS BEEN the major provider of food to new yorkers in need. due to alarming food shortageS and skyrocketing prices hAVE stripped their shelves bare…you can help! for every $1 Donation, the food bank can provide 5 meals…please log on to food bank nyc DOT org TODAY
New york blood center
When was the last time you gave blood? the greater New york area needs your help in maintaining its blood supply. give the gift of life to someone in immediate need—to make an appointment, call 212- new york or visit n-y-blood-center dot org. many people are alive today because someone took the time to donate. you can help by donating blood today. it’s the right thing to do.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
WHAT IF YOU WERE TOLD TODAY THAT YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER? FOR THE THOUSANDS OF WOMEN THIS YEAR WHO WILL HEAR THE UNFORGETTABLE WORDS “YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER,” IT’S A HEART-STOPPING MOMENT. BUT THERE IS HOPE. AND HOPE STARTS WITH US. THIS OCTOBER, JOIN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK AND HELP RAISE FUNDS TO fight this disease. SO GET OUT THERE, SPREAD HOPE, AND TOUCH LIVES. THE NEXT BIG STEP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER IS THE ONE WE TAKE TOGETHER, SO JOIN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK TODAY. TO JOIN THE WALK, CALL THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AT 1-800-A-C-S-2-3-4-5 OR VISIT WWW-DOT-CANCER-DOT-ORG-SLASH-STRIDESONLINE. REMEMBER, HOPE STARTS WITH US.
PROJECT SUNSHINE
Spread a little sunshine OR Bring sunshine to a cloudy day - Project Sunshine and its 10,000 volunteers provide free social, educational and recreational programs and services to children living with medical challenges and their families. Register now for the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk on September 21 in NYC’s Riverside Park to raise funds for these programs www.projectsunshine.org
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH “DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH” WILL BE INVITING Hundreds of New York City’s youth to NETWORK with thousands of young adults from around the world FOR an international Youth Day AT THE UNITED NATIONS. They will participate in an interactive art exhibit, an international fashion show, chess tournamentS, athletic events and roundtable discussions. plus a very special performance by Karina Pasian and hot 97’s OWN DJ Enuff AND more CELEBRITY GUESTs will be in attendance in support of EDUCATION THROUGH CULTURE. the international youth day music event presented by Tala Entertainment Services and hot 97. log onto www dot d-f-o-y dot org for more information on how you can get your child involved.
The Family Project
Domestic violence affects people of all ages, races and income brackets. If someone you know is being abused, contact The Family Project at 718.624.1950
The Peace Corps
How far would you go to help someone? Would you go a thousand miles to learn from and work with people the rest of the world only reads about? Join The Peace Corps and serve over 70 countries around the globe. Call 1.800.424.8580 to speak to a Peace Corps recruiter or visit peacecorps.gov. Life is calling. How far will you go?
