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United Way of Greater Cumberland Announces Opening of 2-1-1 Call Center Health and human services information collaboration by UWGCC, Cumberland One-Stop, and UOSS to commence service October 25th, 2006 Vineland, NJ -The United Way of Greater Cumberland announces the opening of the Cumberland County 2-1-1 Call Center at the One-Stop in Vineland on October 25 at 2:30 pm. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official commencement of the 2-1-1 service in Cumberland County. Attendees will include Freeholders Christy and Rocco, Dante Rieti, Executive Director of the Cumberland Workforce Investment Board that operates the One-Stop, Ronald Sotak, President of United Way of Greater Cumberland County, and Robert Schiavinato, President of UOSS, the 2-1-1 provider. 2-1-1 is a comprehensive information and referral resource designed to help connect people in need with the services that can help. The service is a joint venture of UOSS, the United Way of Greater Cumberland and the Cumberland One-Stop aimed at serving local residents in need. Additionally, by staffing 2-1-1 at the Cumberland One Stop, information will be readily available to One-Stop professionals as they assist the unemployed during work transitions. A bi-lingual call specialist will use a specialized database to assist callers in need of social service assistance. Information given to the specialist is used to assist with a needs assessment, as well as to offer planning support and to provide the best information regarding services available to callers. Funding for the program is provided by the Cumberland County Freeholders, the United Way of Greater Cumberland County, the Millville Public Schools, and the Cumberland One-Stop. July 4th Fireworks Schedules by Township June 28th, 2006 Audubon - July 4th @ dusk at Audubon High School football field Audubon Park - none Barrington - July 3rd @ dusk behind the Woodlynne Middle School Bellmawr - none Berlin Boro/Berlin Twp - July 4th around 8:45p or 9pm at Berlin Park on Park Drive Brooklawn Boro - rescheduled, TBA Camden - July 1st @ 9pm on the waterfront Cherry Hill - July 4th @ 9pm (dusk) at Cherry Hill West High School Chesilhurst - none Clementon - none Collingswood - July 4th @ 9pm at Collingswood High School Gibbsboro - July 4th @ dusk at Paintworks Gloucester City - July 3rd @ dusk on Johnson Blvd. Gloucester Twp - none Haddon Heights - July 3rd @ dusk on Devin Ave. Haddon Twp - July 4th @ dusk at Haddon Twp High School Haddonfield Boro - July 3rd @ 9:30pm at Haddonfield Memorial High School Hi Nella - July 3rd @ dusk at Sterling High School Laurel Springs - July 3rd @ dusk at Sterling High School Lawnside - fireworks were last week Lindenwold - none Magnolia - July 3rd @ dusk at Sterling High School Merchantville - none Mt. Ephraim - none Oaklyn - none Pennsauken - July 4th @ dusk at Cooper River Pine Hill - none Pine Valley - none Runnemede - none Somerdale - July 3rd @ dusk at Sterling High School Stratford - July 3rd @ dusk at Sterling High School Tavistock - # disconnected Voorhees - none Waterford Twp - none Winslow Twp - none Woodlynne - none Safety Fair June 2nd, 2006 In memory of the three young children lost in June of 2005, United Way of Camden County along with PAETEC Communications, Inc.'s joint Safety Fair mission is to educate and prepare the community of Camden County in safety awareness. Whether fire safety, child seat installations, trunk release systems, or use of helmets and kneepads, we are dedicated in teaching preparedness to aid in a safe community. WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2006 from 11:00a.m - 3:00p.m. WHERE: Campbell's Field Click the link below to see the evite to this Saturday's Safety Fair. http://www.paetec.com/marcom/uwsf/index2.html Expungement Seminars June 1st, 2006 Sensitivity and Cultural Awareness Now, the Camden Vicinage Advisory Committee on Minority Crimes, is sponsoring seminars on clearing your criminal record. Some of the questions that will be answered include: - Am I eligible? - Which convictions can/cannot be expunged? - How do I file for an expungement? - What happens at the expungement hearing? Three seminars will be conducted by Cheryl Cohen, Esq., Acting Assistant Prosecutor of Camden County. June 8th, 2006 : 1:00pm - 3:00pm June 14th, 2006 : 10:00am - 12:00pm June 19th, 2006 : 5:00pm - 7:00pm Call Nalo Brown at (856) 379-2238 for more information. Light refreshments will be served. 2006 Martin Luther King Day of Service January 13th, 2006 The Volunteer Center of Camden County partners with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania to coordinate volunteer group service projects for Martin Luther King Day of Service. This year, at least 15 community groups and organizations have registered their special King Day events. People interested in volunteering on Monday, January 16th can access the following websites for more information: www.mlkdayofservice.org - official website for Philadelphia area www.kingday.org - Official website for the Corporation for National and Community Service The History Coretta Scott King has called on all Americans to honor her husband by participating in the King Day of Service. "The greatest gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others," said Mrs. King. "Our goal is to change the way people view the holiday, from seeing it as a day off, to a day on". In 2005 more than 45,000 people throughout the Philadelphia/South Jersey area volunteered to honor Dr. King in 600 service projects. Last January, the Philadelphia area's King Day of Service was again the nation's largest King Day service project. This year, we anticipate an even greater number of volunteer participants. Martin Luther King Day of Service is not the only time volunteers are needed. Throughout the year, many non-profit agencies and organizations need the help of individuals and groups. If you are interested in volunteering to make a difference in our Camden County community, please contact the Volunteer Center of Camden County at (856) 663-9356 or email us at volunteer@uoss.org. Hurricane Katrina Evacuees News September 22nd, 2005 UOSS has been working closely with organizations such as the United Way of Camden County to coordinate relief efforts here in Camden County, NJ for those afflicted by Hurricane Katrina. Resources are available for evacuees and their NJ families. More information about these available resources can be found on our Hurricane Katrina News Page. http://www.uoss.org/katrina_news.php Camden County 2-1-1 Infrastructure Upgrades September 22nd, 2005 UOSS, in conjunction with the 2-1-1 Partnership of NJ, has completed an extensive upgrade of our phone system. We have recently added an Avaya Digital Phone System and a dedicated high-speed T1 connection to our infrastructure, enabling us to manage more call volume. Additionally, these critical infrastructure upgrades enable UOSS to be connected to all other 2-1-1 Call Centers statewide using the internet and a VoIP (Voice over IP) connection. 2-1-1 & UOSS in the News February 11th, 2005 The Daily Journal, Friday, February 11, 2005 Dial 211 for Social Service Help The Daily Journal, February 5th, 2005 211: Social services info line coming to county The Daily Journal, February 7th, 2005 (Opinion section) Information line will help area residents Bridgeton News, February 7th, 2005 2-1-1 latest line 2-1-1 Helpline Answers the Needs of Camden County Residents February 10th, 2005 During the past 2 years, more than 24,000 people in Camden County have been connected to the health and human services, community resources, and government assistance they needed thanks to the 2-1-1 helpline that has been implemented through a strong partnership between United Way of Camden County and the Community Information and Referral Office of Union Organization for Social Service. In addition, the overwhelming success of 2-1-1 piloted in Camden County in 2002 helped lead to a statewide launch of 2-1-1 on February 10. "Every hour of every day, someone in our community needs essential services - from finding substance abuse assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent," said Mike Moynihan, President of the United Way of Camden County. "Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often didn't know where to turn. In many cases, people ended up going without these necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to start. 2-1-1 has become a vital resource and a critical link for thousands of local people in need of assistance." Acting Governor Richard Codey also recognizes the strong impact that 2-1-1 has made. "2-1-1 strengthens our entire community by putting local people in a better position to access health and human service programs," said the Governor. "2-1-1 is also putting us in a better position to anticipate demand for services in our area and mobilize resources to meet changing needs," stated Human Services Commissioner James M. Davey. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable telephone number that connects individuals and families to the health and human services, community resources, and government assistance they need. Landline and cell phone calls to 2-1-1 are always free and confidential. Multi-lingual, certified Call Specialists make appropriate referral to community-based organizations and government agencies. Ongoing monitoring is also conducted by 2-1-1 Call Specialists to assure links are made and service is provided. TTY / TTD is also available. 2-1-1 Call Specialists provide comprehensive information and referral services to callers about a variety of issues, including:
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