Atlantic Cape Community College’s Campus Ambassadors ended 2008 by helping local students to start the New Year with new school supplies. Throughout the fall semester, the students collected notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and other items, and in December, they delivered them to United Way of Cape May County headquarters, where they will be distributed to Glenwood Avenue Elementary School students who need them.

The mission of ACCC’s Campus Ambassador Program is “to bring college and community together,” and the group’s members work all year long to build bridges between the county residents and the county community college. They offer campus tours to potential students, volunteer at open houses, and hold food and drives aimed at bettering the community.

“It is so important that young people like ACCC’s Campus Ambassadors get involved in giving back,” United Way Executive Director Suzanne Nardi said. “They are the future of our community.”

Starbucks of Rio Grande sponsored a holiday party on Saturday, Dec. 21. Cutomers who brought hats, gloves or a non-perishable food item to the party were treated to a Satrbucks tall coffee free of charge. The United Way of Cape May County will distribute the goods to local residents who need them. Santa Duck was onsite to spread holiday cheer. Read more…

It’s the season of giving. That’s why Fitzpatrick’s Crest Tavern is partnering with the United Way of Cape County with an Eagle Fan Holiday Tailgate Party this Sunday, Dec. 21 and a Giving Tree to benefit Cape May County residents, who are struggling to meet their basic needs.

The party will kick off at 3 p.m. for the Eagles/Redskins football game, and the United Way Santa Duck and Spanky’s Barbeque will be there to get the party started. Read more…

Diapers are a big expense for local families struggling to make ends meet, and the food pantry at The United Way of Cape May County has seen an increased need in recent months.

“Diapers aren’t glamorous,” United Way Executive Director Suzanne Nardi said, “But they are some of the many basic needs that take a big chunk out of the family budget.”

So from Dec 1 -19, the folks at Clermont Nine Real Estate will be remembering local children over the holidays by collecting disposable diapers of all sizes and brands to help ease the burden some families face during lean economic times. The diapers will be distributed to eligible families at the United Way’ First Call for Help food pantry, 230 E. Maple Avenue, Wildwood.

Donations may be dropped off at Clermont Nine Real Estate office, 1920 Route 9 North, Clermont, NJ. Interested businesses wishing to participate are invited to establish their own business as a Drop-off Location by contacting Kim Schiela at (609) 624-0990, or by email at kschiela@clermont9.com.

Starbucks, of Rio Grande, is keeping Cape May County residents warm and nourished this holiday season–in more ways than one.

Throughout the winter, Starbucks is collecting non-perishable food items for the United Way of Cape County’ First Call for help Food Pantry, and on Saturdays throughout December, they are rewarding the generosity of their loyal customers by offering a free tall coffee to those who donate three items to help the county’s less fortunate.

Plus on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1-3 p.m., Starbucks will be keeping the county warm down to its toes with a holiday party and sock drive. Customers who donate a pair of new socks to the United Way during the party can get a one-of- a-kind Christmas photo taken with United Way mascot, Captain Quackers.
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