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Upcoming Events The Easter Seals Cookbooks have arrived! Just in Time for Thanksgiving! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the timing couldn’t be better! If you’re hosting the holiday at your place this year, why not add a few new items to the Thanksgiving menu this year? With over 250 recipes to choose from, there’s sure to be something to please everyone.
The more than 250 delicious recipes were contributed by many Easter Seals employees, their friends and family members. The book is comprised of recipes for everything from main and side dishes, to appetizers and beverages, to desserts and candy and there’s even a recipe for homemade dog biscuits for the pooch! For every cookbook that you purchase, not only will you be getting fine recipes with which to expand your culinary skills, but the satisfaction of knowing that every time you select a recipe from the book to prepare for you and your loved ones, that you have also helped to make a difference in the life of someone with a disability. Cookbook prices are as follows:
* Note: You may deduct $2 shipping cost for each book if you choose to pick up your cookbook order at Easter Seals New Jersey’s administrative offices located at 25 Kennedy Blvd, Suite 600, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816. Cash or checks made payable to Easter Seals New Jersey will be accepted. To order, please contact Stacy Edelkraut at (732) 955‑8389, or by e-mail at sedelkraut@nj.easterseals.com. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will go directly to Easter Seals New Jersey for funding programs and services that benefits people with disabilities or special needs. We anticipate the cookbooks will go fast, especially with the upcoming holidays. They’ll make great gifts, so don't wait to tell your family and friends, especially those who contributed recipes! Festive Fall Happenings at Easter Seals’ Linkages Transitional Housing Program
On behalf of the moms and children at Linkaovercome homelessness and transition into permanent and independent housing. To say there’s been a lot happening at Linkages recently would be an understatement! Fall is certainly in full swing, thanks to the generosity of the folks at JLMC, and Ajilon Staffing. Kicking off the first of several events being hosted at Linkages by the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) was a musical and crafts workshop held on National Day of Service, September 11th. The JLMC is an organization of women that are committed to promoting volunteerism and empowering women in need to gain proficiency in the basic life skills critical to achieving independence. At the musical and crafts workshop, the mothers and children enjoyed an acoustic musical performance followed by the opportunity to create their own rhythm instruments and other crafts to take home and enjoy afterwards. Then, on October 20th, the JLMC returned to host a “Trunk-or-Treat” event for the children, where they donned costumes collected for them by a local girl scout group, and set out trick or treating from trunk to trunk. The JLMC volunteers arrived with their vehicles stocked with treats and games and even essentials such as brightly colored toothbrushes for the children. But before the trunk-or-treating began, the children received safety instruction from Officer John Waltz of the Fairhaven Police Department….and some really cool glow sticks, too! And, before they could even enjoy the treats collected the day before, it was time to welcome nearly 20 volunteers from Ajilon Professional Staffing & Recruiting Services the very next day. Ajilon is an Easter Seals vendor that provides specialized professionals in finance and accounting. On Wednesday, October 21st, the mothers were able to spend valuable one-on-one or small group time with Ajilon’s professional recruiters. They provided career and job hunting advice, resume writing and interviewing tips and materials, and, most importantly, positive encouragement. While the moms were engaged with the career counselors, a separate team of Ajilon staff members headed outdoors to entertain the children with games such as Frisbee Toss, Horseshoes, Whiffle Ball, Simon Says, Basketball, and more. And, as if all that wasn’t enough, the Ajilon volunteers generously presented Linkages with bagfuls of books, toys, and clothing in all sizes, all of which had been collected beforehand. Any additional funds collected among the staff members were designated for purchasing much-needed diapers and wipes, and other baby necessitiesges, Easter Seals sincerely thanks all of the volunteers from the JLMC and Ajilon Staffing & Recruiting Services for their incredible effort and dedication to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities or special needs. To learn more about the JLMC, visit http://www.jlmc.org/. To learn more about Ajilon Staffing & Recruiting Services, visit http://www.ajilonusa.com/.
Visit Friendly’s this October for a Special Trick or Treat Promotion and Help People with Disabilities at the Same Time! From October 5 - October 31, 2009, participating Friendly’s restaurants will offer Trick-or-Treat coupons as a thank you gift to restaurant guests who make a $1 donation to Easter Seals. The Trick-or-Treat coupons are redeemable at participating Friendly’s restaurants for 5 free Kids Cones and $5 off any $25 purchase from November 1st- December 31st. Visit Friendly’s before Halloween to make a donation to the campaign. You and your family can enjoy this valuable offer from Friendly’s while you create a future of hope for other families in your community. Visit our site to find a participating Friendly’s Restaurant
Nearly 200 people took part in Easter Seals New Jersey’s celebration honoring two “Champions of Change” at the Jumping Brook Country Club on April 30th. Musician Bobby Bandeira was presented the ‘Good Samaritan Award’ in recognition of volunteering his time and talent to facilitate fundraising efforts in support of the Easter Seals mission. New Jersey Senator Richard J. Codey was presented with the ‘Outstanding Advocate Award’ for his tireless advocacy for bringing about change in government policies and societal perceptions. “Both Bobby and Senator Codey have demonstrated their commitment to raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities,” said ceo, Brian Fitzgerald. “Tonight, we are proud to honor these two very special individuals whose demonstration of concern for people with disabilities plays an integral role in helping Easter Seals fulfill its mission.” Easter Seals extends its deepest thanks and gratitude to all the individuals, businesses and corporate entities who have partnered with us through sponsorship and donations to make this event a resounding success. Easter Seals New Jersey recognizes and extends its deepest gratitude to all of its donors, sponsors, vendors, businesses and individuals whose generous donations, contributions and sponsorships made this event a resounding success:
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Or, if you’ll be enjoying a bountiful holiday meal at someone else’s place, why not surprise the host or hostess with an Easter Seals cookbook as a thank you gift? Even better why not get several to give as gifts for the December holidays?
This fall, the Junior League of Monmouth County & Ajilon Professional Staffing hosted a number of seasonal events and activities at Easter Seals Linkages, a transitional program for homeless mothers and their children, which houses up to 72 families and provides a safe, structured, and supportive place to live and education on self-sufficiency to .
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