COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

The Holiday Fund has launched its campaign to raise funds for the needy for the 2009 holiday season. The Fund reaches out to help families and individuals experiencing financial problems and seniors spending the holidays alone and has set a goal of $20,000 for 2009.  As of early December we have reached 40% of our goal which is a great start.  If you would like to contribute to this fund please click here for more information.

This year, United Way of North Essex is also hosting a special holiday toy drive benefiting the children of the WIC Program.  WIC is a free supplemental food program that services over 400 women, infants and children in our area. The program provides nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, health care referrals and breastfeeding support at no cost to income eligible clients.  The children whose families participate in the WIC program need your help to have a happy holiday this year. 

The Toy Drive began December 2, 2009 and will run through December 16, 2009.   We are asking anyone interested in participating to make a donation in the toy bin located in the United Way of North Essex Office at 60 South Fullerton Avenue between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00PM. Please drop off unwrapped toys for children between the ages of 1 month and 5 years old.

In addition, as in previous years, United Way of North Essex will be hosting an Adopt-A-Family program for the 2009 holiday season.  Clubs, families, individuals and other groups are invited to participate. The adopted families will need everything from food to clothing to toys to other necessities for the holiday season.  Thanks to members of our community, last year United Way was able to provide a Happy Holiday for over 40 families in the North Essex area.  If you are interested in adopting a family, please contact us by December 16, 2009.