Press Releases
Date: August 31, 2004
Release Date: Immediately
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Reba V. Hicks, Public Information Officer
(856) 968-2748
rhicks@camdenhousing.org
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN (HACC) JOINING
FORCES WITH ITS RESIDENTS IN THE SPIRIT OF UNITY
The Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC) will host its
second annual "Volunteering For Progress In Our Communities"
Day on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 8:00 a.m., until 12:00 noon at all
its family housing sites. The event will kick off at Branch Village
located at 10th & Ferry Streets, Camden, NJ 08104.
This event will serve two purposes: 1) It will allow for our residents
from the developments we serve to come out and help in the
beautification of their neighborhoods and 2) kick off a back-to-school
drive.
The plan for the day includes a kick off from Branch Village where
HACC Board Members and Camden City Officials will give brief remarks.
Volunteer Crews will be out to paint and clean the sites. Local
community based organizations will set up information tables
distributing literature of services they provide. The HACC will
provide music and give-aways to the residents.
Residents participating will receive "Back-to-School" Gift
Certificates to redeem at HACC main offices September 10, 2004. The
gift certificates will assist families with expenses normally incurred
in the purchasing of school supplies for their children.
Dr. Maria Marquez, Executive Director, stated "I am very proud of
the community support involved in the planning of this event. We look
forward in helping the residents take pride in their neighborhoods. We
hope to make this a day of spirit filled unity and family fun that
will make lasting memories for everyone."