Press Releases

United Way Crisis—Ducks Fly the Coop Again

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Lightning never strikes twice, and no one could have predicted that for the second year in a row, grave trouble would befall the United Way of Cape May County as they prepare for the annual Rubber Ducky Regatta. Against the odds, five duckies have again flown the coop. Read more…

Superfresh donates reusable bags to United Way pantry

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Superfresh, in Cape May Court House, is helping out its neighbors, while helping out in the environment. The store donated a generous supply of reusable shopping bags to the United Way of Cape May County’s First Call for Help food pantry. Read more…

Jerzey Boyz hold pig roast

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

A group of local motorcycle enthusiasts are roaring into summer with a smokin’ barbecue to celebrate the creation of their new motorcycle group, the Jerzey Boyz. The group is holding the family-friendly, pig roast by “JD’s Barbecue” at the Moose Lodge, 569 Seashore Road, Erma (view map), from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. Read more…

Super Shopper honored by United Way

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

For some people, shopping is a drudgery, but not for Ray Seible, of North Wildwood. Every week, Seible checks grocery store sale ads, clips coupons and organizes his plan of attack with the all the precision and skill of a military operation. Read more…

United Way duckies find temporary homes

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

United Way of Cape May County is again gearing up for the Rubber Ducky Regatta, the annual fundraiser and community event, where a flock of rubber duckies race around Morey’s Endless River to win hundreds of prizes for their sponsors.

The race takes place on Aug. 10, but until then, the United Way needs a clean and convenient place to store and organize the ducks, and Molly and Ed Wisely, of Coastline Heating and Cooling, in Burleigh, came to the rescue by donating storage space. Read more…

‘Elks brighten lives’ with food pantry grant

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

More than 200 members of the Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge 1896, in North Wildwood, marched in the Elks Parade, June 7, alongside a colorful float that boasted how “Elks Brighten Lives.” Last week, the Elks proved that point again by donating $9,800 to help feed the hungry at the First Call for Help food pantry in Wildwood. Read more…

Rubber ducks kick-off summer at Beach Blast

Friday, June 20th, 2008

A flock of new rubber ducks is getting in shape for the 2008 Rubber Ducky Regatta, so they flew into Wildwood this week for a beachfront practice with the Cape Express Cyclones. The new duckies will be on Wildwood’s beach again at the Beach Blast Soccer Tournament, June 28 – 29, to help the United Way of Cape May County “kick off” the summer season. Read more…

Cape Classic Motorcycle Club Named Donor of the Year

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Cape Classic Motorcycle Club was honored as United Way donor of the year for donating the proceeds of a motorcycle raffle held during last year’s Roar to the Shore. The contribution of $20,000 was the single greatest contribution the agency has ever received, and it will go a long way toward meeting the United Way’s goal of improving lives for local residents, Executive Director Suzanne Nardi said. Read more…

United Way Honors Community Leaders/Volunteers

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the United Way in Cape May County, and last month they celebrated by recognizing the important contributions that volunteers, donors and businesses make toward their goal of making life better for county residents.

The “Starfish Awards Ceremony” was held at the Bolero, in Wildwood, and Executive Director Suzanne Nardi thanked those in attendance for their hard work and support. Read more…

Crest Savings Bank Manager helps food pantry

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Crest Savings Bank North Wildwood Branch Manager Susan Biggs heard the call for help and organized a food drive in April. Susan’s efforts came at the perfect time…the cupboards were bare.

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