ExSSA-New York/New Jersey IMPACT DAY
On Saturday, April 5, 2014, the NJ/NY Chapter participated in an EXSSA USA nationwide Community Service Impact Day.
Service is an important activity to foster citizenship and personal responsibility. Therefore, about two-thirds of the Chapter members volunteered at the Goodwill Mission’s Thrift Store located on 79 University Ave. in Newark, NJ.
As volunteers, we were assigned to prepare the merchandise for display and sales. We sifted through donated items and arranged them on racks. During that time, we made connections between the volunteer activity and interacted with the staff. We ended and closed our community service with a spiritual song and a prayer.
Overall, volunteerism is a part of our civic engagement. The women enjoyed the experience, and they had a very positive impact within the community, for themselves, and the EXSSA USA organization. I would like to thank the great women of the NJ/NY Chapter for their commitment in building community relations. Sincerely,
Nessie Ndive-Hill, Ph.D. NJ/NY Chapter President
P/S: Scroll down to see letter of appreciation from the Director, Goodwill Mission
April 9, 2014
IN APPRECIATION
On behalf of the Goodwill Mission in Newark, NJ, I would like to thank the women of EXSSA USA-NJ/NY Chapter for volunteering at the Mission’s Thrift Store. Your presence made a wonderful difference here on Saturday; all who encountered your group left the store with a smile.
Your help, hard work and friendliness were greatly appreciated. Your services and efforts made it easier for our clients to buy merchandise off the racks. It is organizations like EXSSA USA-NJ/NY that have a servant’s heart, who make it possible for Goodwill to provide services to poor and homeless individuals.
We thank you all again for making a difference in our community.
Sincerely yours,
Carmella Hutson
Director of emergency services
Goodwill Mission
79 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 621-9560 Ext. 104
Names of Participants:
- Dr. Nessie Ndive-Hill, President, NJ/NY Chapter
- Esther Gadpaille
- Ndedi Ngonga
- Bridget Fondo
- Pam Nyambi
- Joan Asobo
- Margaret Kofele
- Susannah Mondoa
- Nkiru Okafor
- Evelyn Mbame
- Angeline Asobo
- Sharon Romero
- Elizabeth Peyechu-Moni