United
Way of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights, Inc. www.unitedwaysummit.org
In
1887, a
Denver priest, two ministers and a rabbi recognized the need
for cooperative action to address their city’s
welfare problems. The Rev. Myron W. Reed, Msgr. William J.
O’Ryan, Rev. Dean H. Martyn Hart and Rabbi William S.
Friedman put their heads together to plan the first united
campaign for ten health and welfare agencies. They created
an organization to serve as an agent to collect funds for local
charities, as well as to coordinate relief services, counsel
and refer clients to cooperating agencies, and make emergency
assistance grants in cases which could not be referred.
Over 118 years later, United Way is still focused on
mobilizing the caring power of communities and
making a difference in
people’s lives.
Overall
Purpose of United Way of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley
Heights
Our mission is to encourage and inspire the people of Summit,
New Providence and Berkeley Heights to expand their investment
and participation in the non-profit agencies that support the
human service needs of the residents in our communities.
This
work will benefit The residents of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights,
particularly those in need.
Comprehensive
Description of Organization The United Way of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights
is a local non-profit corporation that accomplishes its mission
by raising funds from the residents and businesses in our communities
and distributing those funds among 33 programs in 20 Certified
Member Agencies in an effort to make a significant impact in
our communities.
Member Agency Funded Programs
ARC of Union County - Community Living
Arts Unbound - Art program for the disabled
Central Jersey Legal Services - Civil Legal Assistance
Cerebral Palsy League of Union County - Vincent Coletta Vocation
Center
Community Access Unlimited - Recreation and Education
- Member Advocacy
- Home Share Program
Community
Pre-school at St. John’s - Preschool program
for children from moderate to low income families
Community
Service Association of New Providence - Emergency Aid/Financial
Assistance for New Providence residents
- Holiday grant program
The Connection for Women and Families - Afterschool Enrichment
- Community Service Programs
Contact We Care - 24 Hour Hotline
Family Service Association/
A Div. of Overlook Hospital - Counseling and Psychotherapy for Summit and New Providence residents
- Outreach Programs
Girl Scout Council of Greater
Essex and Hudson Counties - Youth Development
(serving Summit and New Providence) - Youth Education and Leadership Dev.
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council - Youth Development
(serving Berkeley Heights)
The Mental Health Assoc. of Union County - Domestic Violence
Program
- Anxiety Disorders Program
- Cherish the Children Program
Patriots’ Path
Council, Boy Scouts of America - Strong Families Program
- Safe Environment Program
- Scouting for Food/Community Svc.
Prevention Links - Union County Coalition
- Substance Abuse Education
SAGE Eldercare - Infocare
- Meals-on-Wheels/Shopping Programs
- Spend-a-day Day Care
Salvation Army Service Units - Emergency Services
- Regional Services
UCPC Behavioral Healthcare - Outpatient Program
Youth Employment Service of Summit,
New Providence and Berkeley Heights - Student employment and referrals
Youth and Family Counseling Service - Counseling for residents
of Berkeley
Heights
Donations
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on link: www.unitedwaysummit.org
Volunteers Volunteer Position: Fund Distribution Committee Volunteer
Description of Volunteer Work: Volunteers with a community
service and/or financial background are needed to serve approximately
30 hours during the spring process which includes analyzing
budgets and programs, visiting no more than two agencies and
attending agency presentations in order to recommend agency
funding levels to the Board of Trustees.
Type: Three year term, renewable for a second three year term.
Time Commitment: The majority of meetings are scheduled for
Monday and Wednesday evenings in May.
Address: Meetings are usually held in Summit or New Providence
Contact: Cheryl Delgado, Executive Director
Cheryl@unitedwaysummit.org
Phone/Fax: 908-771-0717/908-771-9204
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