Operation Shoebox NJ - Mailing Addresses Needed

 

 

Operation Shoebox New Jersey remains strong and steadfast in its resolve to maintain a supply line of personal care packages for US troops deployed around the world. They are in constant search of overseas APO and FPO mailing addresses and your help is needed to help expand their mailing list.

Please mention this to friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, people you come in contact with during the day on the street, shopping, mail carriers, wherever.

They are eager to ship care packages ANYWHERE around the world - they are not limited to Afghanistan and the Mideast. They also can and do ship to Navy and Coast Guardsmen onboard ships and submarines.

Thanks to all!

For more info visit:

facebook.com/opshoeboxnj

twitter.com/opshoeboxnj

www.opshoeboxnj.org

A Message from Vicky Torunidis

Dear Berkeley Cares Blog Readers,

As you may know, I have had diabetes since 1997. Because finding a cure and better treatments is of utmost importance to me personally, I am participating in the Tour de Cure. I am riding as a Red Rider, someone who rides with diabetes. I plan to do anywhere from the 62.3 mile route to the 100 mile route.

Having diabetes can be difficult at times. There are highs and lows, quite literally. But what I've learned is that behind every person with diabetes, there is an amazing support system. My family, friends, doctors, nurses and others make me realize that I am not alone.

Participating in this Tour shows me that beyond my own support system there are thousands of compassionate people dedicated to fighting diabetes by riding and raising money as a community.
Today, I am asking you to join my fight. Will you make a donation in support of my efforts?

With your help, I am supporting the programs that the American Diabetes Association provides for millions of people like myself. Ultimately our goal is to prevent and cure diabetes for good!

You can support me by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post to make a donation. Your generosity would mean so much to me.

Thank you,

Vicky

Click here to visit my personal page.

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=6004059&pg=personal&fr_id=8800&et=htGJyqscmaSvSHidcLYO-Q

Click here to view the team page for Team Hellas

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?
team_id=566033&pg=team&fr_id=8800&et=CwShqK4WmlgiYnYYznLyIA

Save a Life in 2 Easy Steps!

Do you know you can save a life by following two easy steps? Step 1: Call 9-1-1 and Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of “Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees.  This video will show you how easy it can be to save a life:

Check out another video here


We are participating in a very unique health fair opportunity and are inviting you to join us. We are conducting Hands only CPR demonstrations and handing out awareness and educational materials on these days, places and times:

Hands Only CPR – Tuesday, June 18
11:00am-2:00pm
745 7th Avenue, New York City

Hands Only CPR – Tuesday, June 25
11:00am-2:00pm
70 Hudson Jersey City, NJ (Transportation will be available for the NJ location)

These events are going to be so much fun, we are dressing up in Saturday Night Fever costumes and playing the Bee Gees song “Stayin Alive”. We really hope you can join us at either or both events.

To sign up email MAV@berkeleycollege.edu

Support the Troops this Saturday

Berkeley Cares: Take the Survey!

Did you know that more than ever, employers want to see volunteer work on your resume? Did you also know that working for free shows integrity, empathy, and drive? Did you also know it feels super good to help someone?

There are plenty of opportunities to serve with Berkeley Cares! Please help us plan the best volunteer activities for YOU by taking our Berkeley Cares Interest Survey:

Click here to take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C6RDC8P

Please respond by Friday, June 21st to be entered in a $25 Gift Card Raffle!

Please also check out our and our Facebook page.

Thank you for your feedback! Today: Your Resume, Tomorrow, THE WORLD!

Volunteer for Career Success!

Check out this great article from TheUndercoverRecruiter.com:

Why Every Jobseeker and New Grad Should Volunteer [6 Reasons]

Highlights from the article:

1. It puts work experience on your resume

2. It enables you to line up solid references in your field of choice

3. It allows you to build your network

4. It shows your passion for what you want to do

5. It keeps you busy and keeps your spirits up

6. It puts you at the top of the list if a job becomes available

Source

Upcoming Community Service Events at Berkeley College

NEWARK LOCATION:

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Sunday, May 5 in the West Orange Recreational Complex

WOODLAND PARK LOCATION:

Blood Drive - Wednesday, May 8 from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  in Lot E

Help Save a Life!

FREE Gift Card to all Donors such as Movies, Starbucks, Shop Rite or Best Buy! FREE Cholesterol Screening for all Blood Donors. All donors must present signed or picture I.D.

BLOOD DRIVE SIGN UP PROCEDURE

Thank you for your participation in the upcoming blood drive. Once you click on the link below you will be taken to the ‘Blood Center of New Jersey’s Members For Life’ page. You will need to enter your email address as well as your full date of birth using the drop down arrow buttons located to the right of “Month”, “Day” and “Year”

To sign up:

1. Select the link from below – Hold ‘Ctrl key and click’ to activate link.
2. Once on the “Members for Life” page enter your email address.
3. Enter your date of birth.
4. Sponsor Code is 33209
5. Click the “Login” button. (If this is not your first time signing up go to step 8)
6. On the “Schedule a Donation” page, enter your Name, Blood Type (if you don’t know then select “Don’t know” from the drop down menu. Enter your phone number.
7. At the bottom of the page, click the “Save Profile” link. You should get a “Your account has been created successfully” message near the top of the screen.
8. Click on the “Continue to Blood Drive” link at the bottom of the page.
9. Click on the underlined link of the blood drive.
10. Click on any of the available time slots to schedule your appointment for that time.

To make your Whole Blood appointment click the link below.

Berkeley College - Woodland Park 33209

MIDDLESEX LOCATION

Sunday, May 19 - Diversity Stride 

Join the Berkeley College Walking team for the 2013 Diversity Stride. To join, and or donate, please visit http://2013diversitystride.kintera.org/, click on "Participant Registration," click "Join a Team," find "Berkeley College" in the drop down menu, click on it, and then fill out all necessary fields.

There is no fee to sign up as a walker. If for any reason you cannot participate as a part of our walking team, you may sign up as a "Virtual Walker" to show your support.

If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Frey, Director of Student Development and Campus Life, MDL, at 732-750-1800, ext. 2330, or at KCF@BerkeleyCollege.edu. Thank you.

PARAMUS LOCATION

Sunday, May 19 - Great Strides: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk in Paramus

Come to the info table in the Paramus Student Center Wednesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 9th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am or go to http://www.cff.org/great_strides and join "Team Berkeley College."


Thursday, May 23 - Blood Drive 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM in the parking lot

Stay tuned for more info!

 
NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN

Sunday, May, 19 - AIDS Walk NYC
Go to www.aidswalk.net/newyork to register - select "Berkeley Cares -8606" or "Berkeley SGA Newark -2651." Registration is FREE!

BROOKLYN:


Georgia's Place -  Friday, May 10, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact SDCL for more info - srh@berkeleycollege.edu



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