United Way of
Millburn-Short Hills
New Jersey

United Way Hosts Community Celebration October 11

The United Way of Millburn Short Hills is hosting an evening of celebration, "United to Help the Community," on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Adults are invited to enjoy the festivities at The Sports Academy from 7 - 11 pm. A silent auction and entertainment will be featured. The dinner reception includes catered hor's d oeuvres, beer, wine and a cash bar for cocktails.  The attire is casual and the cost is $70.00 per person. Proceeds benefit local community programs and organizations.

The event highlights the role of the United Way of Millburn Short Hills, which is to help people from the community work together to solve local issues that are too big to solve alone. "A talented group of volunteers is coordinating this event to promote awareness and support for t he local agencies that United Way of Millburn Short Hills funds," according to Rose Twombly, Executive Director. 

Partnering with over 20 non-profit agencies, the local chapter supports many community programs including those that benefit children, the elderly, the handicapped and families in crisis. Since 1984, over $30 million has been raised to help subsidize a wide variety of community agencies and programs including Sneakers, Neighborhood House Nursery School, The Connection for Women and Families, Sage Eldercare, Dorot, the Valerie Fund, the Rachel Coalition, Jewish Family Services and New Eyes for the Needy. The event will help fund the local community programs and organizations. For additional information, please call United Way of Millburn Short Hills at 973-467-1170.  Those unable to attend are encouraged to send tax-deductible donations directly to United Way of Millburn Short Hills, PO Box 546, Millburn, NJ 07041.

Responses should be sent to the United Way of Millburn Short Hills, P.O. Box 546, Millburn, NJ  07041

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