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For Immediate Release – December 12, 2011

Contact: Denise Weinberg (856) 772-1636 X 3331

[Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors and is offering free training starting Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Dec. 12, 2011 -- You, too, can make a difference in the life of an adult who wants to learn to speak English or improve his reading and math skills. 

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors to teach ESL and other functional literacy skills.  No experience is necessary, just the willingness to reach out and help a motivated learner.  Tutors must be at least 18 years of age. 

The free Winter Tutor Training Workshops will be held at the Camden County Library in Voorhees on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 18, 2012 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Call Literacy Volunteers of Camden County at 772-1636 X 3331 for more information or sign up online at http://lva.camden.lib.nj.us .

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ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

 

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Haddon Twp. Library’s 50th Anniversary Read into Congressional Record

U.S. Rep Rob Andrews recognizes library on floor of House of Representatives

[ Proclamation U.S. Rep. Robert Andrews read into Congressional Record Oct. 4, 2011 on the floor of the House.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Oct. 7, 2011 – Fifty years of service by the Haddon Twp. Branch of the Camden County Library System was formally recognized on the floor of the United States House of Representatives when Congressman Robert Andrews (1^st Congressional District) issued a proclamation earlier this week.

The proclamation observes, “For the past half century, this valuable community asset has steadfastly served the citizens of Haddon Twp.”

“I am so proud of our accomplishments for the past 50 years and of how the library has been an important part of community life in Haddon Township and Camden County. It’s a nice way to end my career here seeing the staff getting the recognition they well deserve,” said Haddon Branch Manager Nan Rosenthal.

Rosenthal said the library plans to frame the proclamation and put it on display at the library on MacArthur Blvd. off Cuthbert in Westmont, NJ.

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

Mobile Office Event Sponsored by the Sixth Legislative District

  In an effort to increase accessibility throughout the 6th Legislative District, Senator Beach, Assemblyman Greenwald and Assemblywoman Lampitt invite you to a mobile office event at the Vogelson Branch of the Camden County Library System (directions) on October 20th from 4 - 7 p.m.

This event will be staffed by experienced constituent service representatives from each office, eager to address your questions and concerns regarding State issues including – but not limited to – unemployment, taxation, utility assistance, and veterans services. 

Informational materials on a variety of topics will also be available.

For more information please call 856-435-1247.

Blood Drive at the South County Branch

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 1-7 p.m. at the South County Regional Branch of the Camden County Library System (directions).

Appointments are preferred.

For an appointment either call 856-753-2537 or come into the Library or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: 13037

Donate blood from July 1 to September 12 and you could win a $2500 gift card of your choice.

You are eligible to donate if you are 17 years of age or 16 with parental permission in NJ and PA, meet height and weight requirements (110 pounds depending on your height) and in generally good health. 

Facts About the Need for Blood

• Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.
• More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day.
• One out of every 10 people admitted to a hospital need blood.
• A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez to Host "Constituent Day" at South County Branch July 14th

Senator Menendez’s constituent services staff is visiting various areas of the southern New Jersey region to host “Constituent Days” as part of Senator Menendez’s Traveling Office outreach initiative. During “Constituent Days” Senator Menendez’s constituent services staff will be available to speak with residents and provide information on federal issues such as Veterans Affairs, Medicare, the IRS and Social Security.

 

“A large part of my service to New Jerseyans includes providing constituent services to residents in the state. My staff, in both of my state offices, works diligently to help New Jerseyans obtain information and resources from various federal departments and agencies. It is an honor to serve as a United States Senator from New Jersey, and have the opportunity to help residents obtain the information they need,” said Menendez.

 

The visit to the South County Branch will be on July 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (directions)  For additional questions, please contact Senator Menendez’s Barrington office at 856-757-5353.

 

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Celebrates its Tutors and Students

Contact: Denise Weinberg, Director LV/Camden County, 856-772-1636 ext. 3331 dweinberg@camdencountylibrary.org

Annual Recognition Day Planned

WHAT: Literacy Volunteers of Camden County will applaud the work of its volunteer tutors and the accomplishments of its adult students at its annual Recognition Day.

WHO: LVCC volunteer tutors and ESL and Basic Literacy students with sixty people and New Jersey State Senator James Beach expected to attend

WHEN: Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

WHERE: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library of the Camden County Library System, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 3rd Floor, Room A

HIGHLIGHTS:

• At this meeting students will tell their inspiring stories of how literacy instruction has made a difference in their lives.
• In celebration of their accomplishments, students will receive new dictionaries from the Cherry Hill Rotary Club and hand-crafted bookmarks from the Creative Needlework Guild.     
• In recognition of their hours of service, volunteer tutors will receive certificates.
• Three “Community Heroes” will receive plaques for their support of LVCC.
• State Senator James Beach is expected to attend and congratulate all participants. 

ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Blood Drive at the South County Branch on August 12

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on August 12, 2009 from 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM. at the South County Regional Branch of the Camden County Library System (directions).

Maintaining an optimal blood supply is crucial. When the blood supply level is below the optimal level accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies and other patients that need blood every day may be at risk.

Please help us maintain a safer blood supply level in your community by making an appointment to donate blood today. 

Reserve an appointment time today.  Call 856-753-2537 or make a reservation online.

Blood Drive at the Vogelson Branch

   An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Friday, June 19th from 2 to 8 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.

 

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

 

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

 

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

   An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Friday, June 19th from 2 to 8 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.

 

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

 

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

 

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

Blood Drive at the South County Branch

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the South County Branch (directions) on Monday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 856-753-2537.

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the South County Branch (directions) on Monday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 856-753-2537.

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

Blood Drive at the Vogelson Branch

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Friday, June 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 856-772-1636.

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

See us at the Collingwood Book Festival - Saturday, October 6

Stop by and visit the Camden County Library booth at the Collingswood Book Festival Saturday October 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The festival will take place on Haddon Avenue in downtown Collingswood. http://www.collingswoodbookfestival.com/

Blood Drive at the South County Branch

Please give blood at the South County Regional Branch Library, Friday, August 17, 2007 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 35 Coopers Folly Road in Winslow Township. (directions) Appointments are preferred; to schedule an appointment please call  856-753-2537. 

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org