FUNDRAISING:
Mark your calendars now!! Advance Housing will be having their seventh annual fundraiser, “A Night At the Races” at the Pegasus Restaurant in the Meadowland Racetrack in East Rutherford, Saturday May 16, 2009. Alyssa Benzoni, won 2 Giants tickets at the 2008 fundraiser that were donated by Rich Bertoldi of R.J. Michaels. Alyssa attended the Giants vs. Bengals game on September 21, 2008 and reported, “The game was exciting as it went into overtime and the NY Giants won!! Jonathan and I had a great time and hope to win the tickets again next year.” Good Luck next year, Alyssa!!
On Saturday September 20, 2008 Advance Housing, Inc participated in MACY’S SHOP FOR A CAUSE DAY, a one day shopping event. There was a staff contest for the person who sold the most tickets and “Congratulations”, goes to Davida Cohen, Clinical Director, who received a $25.00 Macy’s gift card for selling 35 tickets!! Guests had the opportunity to participate in a unique shopping experience including discounts, entertainment, special events and the opportunity to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Thank you to all who supported Advance Housing by purchasing Shop For A Cause Day tickets.
July 24, 2008 Fundraiser at the Blue Moon Mexican Café
On Thursday, July 24, 2008 the Blue Moon Mexican Café in Englewood and Old Tappan will be donating 20% of your bill (excluding tax and gratuity) to Advance Housing, Inc. All you have to do is present them with an Advance Housing, INC. certificate (can be found on their website at www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com by clicking on the “community” tab, then click on the “community” box, scroll down to Advance Housing, click this box and your certificate can be printed from this page, or call Nancy Storey at 201 498-9140 ext. 241). You may call in an order for pick up, have an order delivered or visit the café in Englewood or Old Tappan. You may contact the restaurant directly to see if your town is in their delivery zones. Proceeds will go to consumer services.
2008 Meadowlands Racetrack Fundraiser
On May 3, 2008 Advance Housing, Inc had its sixth annual fundraiser at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The sold out event was a great success. The tricky tray prizes were donated by Advance Housing employees, Board members, individuals and companies in New Jersey.
Grace Gawryluk, Olivia Santiago, Luz Alvarez,Heather Jacobson, Michael Kates
Advance Housing and Start Easy Eagle Development employees participated in a contest for the best themed basket. The winning prize went to the HoST department for their creative picnic basket. Congratulations to: Grace Gawryluk, Luz Alvarez, Jason Schwartz, Olivia Santiago, Heather Jacobson and Stephanie Lampariello.
Fanny Rubio andLisa Beaton
A special thank you goes to the fundraising committee who attended the weekly meetings and helped make this event a success. Thank you to Linda Laukaitis, Lisa Beaton, Rosella Lent and Chris Kent. The following volunteered the night of the fundraiser: Genny McLean, Barry Beaton, Jimmy Rubio, Brad Storey and Jason Schwartz.
Board members in attendance and who supported the fundraiser:
David Bower, Richard Colten, Marsha Domke, Marian Dooley, Charles Higgins, Carolyn Jaime, Michael Kates, Anthony Oakes, David Peterson, Adrienne Relyea, Alice Siegel, Kim Brooks Wei, Nancy Willick, Anne Wolfe
The fifth race was sponsored by
Altamura & Associates, LLC thanks to Len Altamura.
The following companies/individuals contributed to the winning prizes:
Luna Stage Theatre in Montclair, Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown, Bickford Theatre in Morristown, Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, Playwrights Theatre in Madison, Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, Body Designs Fitness, Centers in Paramus, RJ Michaels Company in East Orange, Casual Habana in Hackensack, Glamour Beauty in Ridgewood, Nagel’s Apothecary Café in Ocean Grove, Pampered Chef – Peggy Larsen, Industrie Hair Gurus in Ridgewood, SOLIS in Oradell, Soft Shine Car Wash in North Arlington, #1 Nail Salon in Oradell, Village Office Supply in Somerset, Mr. Roger Soderman, Ms. Lisa Drobner, Maureen Lavin, Marian Dooley, Saida Baxt, Seema Rani
Thank you as well to the following Advance Housing employees:
Luz Alvarez, Eric Arnesen, Tracy Barnes, Lisa Beaton, Zakiyyah Bowers, Theodora Carter, Gail Casabona, Kenneth Chu, Davida Cohen, Paige Espinal, Cindy Everitt, Grace Gawryluk, Jane Giambona, Courtney Graham, Robert Horton, Heather Jacobson, Chris Kent, Laura Kohler, Natasha Kovic, Rachel Kriegel, Ali Kublin, Stephanie Lampariello, Linda Laukaitis, Sara Laurenzi, Rosella Lent ,Shlomit Levy, Nicole Maharaj, Henrielle Manapat, Sheena Martinez, Lindsey Mazur, Danielle Mclean, Genny McLean, Yudelka Mieses, Becky Pittman, Seema Rani, Mary Rossettini, Fanny Rubio, Olivia Santiago, Jason Schwartz, Wendy Taylor, Aneesah Thomas , Faith Waters
Start Easy Eagle Development (SEED):
Alyssa Benzoni, Kevin Blanchard, Donna Delvalle, Jane Gimbona, Lisa McGee
Individuals who attended and or supported the fundraiser:
Karen Amy, Roseanne Anderson, Mark and Terri Arduino, Deborah Bajakian, Philip and Carol Benzoni, Paul D. Berman, Susan and Richard Bloomenstein, Naomi and Tom Blumenfeld, Michele Budai, Golan M. Ben Chorin, James and Virginia Clerkin, Jennifer Cohen, Jon Cohen , Stephen Collesano, Tracey Costello, Steve Covington , Paul Eisenman and Joey Dobbs, Mary Anne and Ron Fellman, Jerry and Marion Ferrone, Anne and Bob Finger, Dr. and Mrs. D. Firshein, Leslie Fogelsong, Tom and Anne Geffert, Everitt and Lorraine Geiger, Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Glassman, Drs. Robert and Vida Grayson, Barbara Greco, Laura Gursky, John and Claudia Guy, Dan Haggerty , Lynda Johnson, Henry Kaminer and Ricki Fier, James and Marie Karaufilian, Jacqueline Kates, Joan and Tom Kennedy, Robert Levitt, MCB Engineering, Herbert and Gail McCarter, David and Gail Nelson, Kara Nicholson, Dave Ofshinsky, Dean Pastras , Mr. and Mrs. George Peters, Poskanzer Skott Architects, Michael and Melanie Rothenberg, Dr. D. Rubenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Shimomura and family, Karen Smith, Rosa and Jessica Stagg, Michael Tozzoli, United Way of Bergen County, Ray and Zaida Vargas, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Waters
DONATIONS:
Due to the challenges we face in developing and maintaining our programs, the agency is always grateful for contribution, large or small. Your contributions go to the everyday need of affordable housing along with supportive living help.
Please send all donations to:
Attention: Nancy Storey
Advance Housing, Inc.
100 First Street, Suite 203
Hackensack , NJ 07601Agency Phone: 201-498-9140
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2007 Fundraiser at the Pegasus – Another successful fundraiser occurred at the Pegasus Restaurant at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The guests participated in the tricky tray, 50/50 raffle, and horse racing. Many wonderful prizes were donated for the tricky tray from local businesses, board members, and other members of the community. The night was topped off with a lovely buffet dinner.