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Welcome to the 1st issue of the United Way of Greater Union County Family Success Center Newsletter! On an ongoing basis, this newsletter will highlight some of the wonderful work of United Way of Greater Union County's Family Success Centers, which are unique public-private partnership designed to maximize and leverage all the available resources within Union County on behalf of children and families. United Way of Greater Union County, in partnership with the Union County Department of Human Services, provides oversight, planning, implementation and support of an integrated local system of prevention, family support and early intervention (Family Success Centers).
These centers are community based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where any community resident can go for family support, information and services.
United Way is working to establish Family Success Centers throughout Union County. We are currently located in: Elizabeth, Linden, Plainfield, and Roselle.
What follows is a small sampling of some of the ways that The Roselle Family Success Center is empowering Roselle families.
We hope you find the newsletter to be informative and inspiring. If you know of any Union County families who can be assisted by a Family Success Center, please encourage them to use the contact information provided.
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| United Way partners with non-profits, municipal governments, foundations and local community leaders to address the most pressing needs in the community. Click here to learn more about United Way and how you can become part of the change. |
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Family Fun Night
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| The Roselle Family Success Center (RFSC) provides weekly family engagment programs. The most recent family fun night was a great success! A parent advisory board member came out to help coordinate the evenings events which included board game fun for parents and children as well as a volunteer project. RFSC received a food donation from one of United Way's corporate partners, the parents sorted through the items and made individual bags while the children played. Some parents were able to leave with bags of food for their families and the remainder were left at the center to be donated to a Thanksgiving basket event in the borough. Click here to view pictures. |
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Time for Tots
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On the second Saturday of every month between 10am - 12pm, the RFSC offers the Time for Tots program for parents and toddlers. The program supports the children's social, emotional, physical, and intellecticual growth. Children and parents are encouraged to participate in a variety of interactive activities from arts & crafts, blocks & puzzles, creative play, sing-a-alongs, and games.
The program is meant to influence young minds, increase parental activity, and help mold the ability for children to learn. Click here to view pictures from the most recent Time for Tots session.
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"Uniquely Me" Program
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| Girl Scouts, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Roselle Family Success Center have partnered to start a program for young girls in grade 6 - 8 called "Uniquely Me." The program meets on Saturdays from 10am - 12pm and offers a series of different workshops covering topics including: beauty, etiquette, media, self-esteem, relationships, education, health and finance. Click here to view pictures of the most recent workshop sessions. |
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Union County Family Success Centers
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If you know of any Union County families who can be assisted by a Family Success Center, please encourage them to use the contact information provided.
*Please call for hours of operation.
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Jefferson Park Family
Success Center
213 Jefferson Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-469-9508
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Linden Family Success Center
(First Baptist Church)
929 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
908-447-9877
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Homefirst Family Success Center
905 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-731-4001 ext. 26
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Plainfield Family Success Center
504 Madison Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-731-4272
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Roselle Family Success Center
120-125 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
908-445-8043
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Give.
You can direct your contribution to one of the action areas - Education, Income, Health - or choose all three. As always we will also process a restricted contribution to a qualified 501 (c) 3 organization. Click here to learn more.
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Advocate.
You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about Education, Income and Health to make some noise. Click here to learn more.
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Volunteer.
United Way works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults, and seniors. Click here to learn more.
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