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The "Friends of Children's Aid and Family Services" Leadership Committee with agency staff at the launch event.
(l. – r.) Jackie Poritz, Michelle Sherry, Jackie Qualey, Bob Jones, Ph.D., Brigid O'Brien, Madinah Grier, Cyndy Mitchell and Marie Adler-Kravecas. (Photo © Timothy Glenn Photographers, Inc.)
| (Paramus, NJ) February 5, 2009 – "Friends of Children's Aid and Family Services – Volunteers Making a Difference," a new all-volunteer organization, recently held its launch event at Powerhouse Studios in Paramus, NJ. The "Friends" organization was created to help volunteers feel more connected to the agency, as well as provide education about the agency's programs, help build community awareness and serve as a recruitment vehicle for volunteers.
"Volunteers are critical to what we do, and their efforts help us maintain a high level of service to the vulnerable children and families we serve," says Bob Jones, Ph.D., president & CEO. "We are grateful to those who donate their time and talent, and ask anyone who's not involved with the agency, but has an interest in contributing something meaningful to their community, to learn more about volunteering with us."
To that end, the agency has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities – from mentoring young people to working in a unique gift and craft store, from helping with office mailings to assisting with child care, from teaching computer skills to the elderly to reading to preschoolers, from preparing meals to organizing community drives.
The "Friends" organization also has a social component, and several fun events are planned in 2009, including a volunteer appreciation event, a book signing fundraiser with a well-known author, a cruise around New York City and a holiday party.
To find out more, call Cyndy Mitchell, volunteer & community relations manager, at 201.261.2800 x222 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
Children's Aid and Family Services is one of the leading nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 100 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs.
For more information on Children's Aid and Family Services, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
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