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15th year of Holiday Wishes a Success

United Way Program has been Bringing Holiday Cheer to Passaic County’s Neediest Residents. Over 1,530 families and individuals helped.

Paterson, NJ – The results are in and this year looks to be the most successful year for Holiday Wishes. This 15 year-old tradition has been bringing the holiday cheer to thousands of Passaic County's neediest residents by partnering with businesses and individuals to provide families in need with gifts for the holidays.

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United Way of Passaic County Seeks Program Partners for Community Impact

Call for Program Partners to Work with United Way on Addressing Critical Community Issues

Paterson, NJ – United Way of Passaic County announced today the opening of a call for program partners to work with United Way on achieving certain community impact goals. United Way of Passaic County’s community impact goals are pursued in partnership with local provider agencies that have the expertise and capacity to provide services related to United Way’s stated outcomes. Upon the conclusion of a competitive review process, awards will be made to selected program partners in June 2008.

“We are grateful to the hundreds of individuals, businesses and community leaders who have contributed to United Way of Passaic County,” stated Yvonne Zuidema, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Passaic County. “It is because of their generosity,” she added, “that these resources are available to make a difference in people’s lives and have a lasting, positive impact on the community.”

Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting to learn about the application process, as well as the priority focus areas, timeline, “Letter of Interest Form” requirement and the minimum criteria for a successful applicant. Attendance at this meeting is not required but it is recommended, especially for organizations that are not currently receiving funding from United Way of Passaic County.

The Information Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, starting promptly at 1:00 p.m. It will be held at the PCCC Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ. To RSVP for this event or to request a complete information packet about the Call For Partners, including details about UWPC’s community impact goals, please contact Karen Colon at (973) 279-8900 ext. 206 or via e-mail at: karenc@unitedwaypassaic.org.