Financial Resources FCU Foundation, Inc Gives to CEA

Raritan Twp:

The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) received $1,000
last week from Financial Resources FCU Foundation, Inc.

A "Jeans Day Friday" was held twice a month at the Credit
Union, which allowed Financial Resources FCU employees the
opportunity to wear jeans to work. In return, the employees
made a donation to the Foundation with the money benefiting
local charitable organizations. The Credit Union matched all
"Jean Day" funds that were raised by their employees.

The Foundation organizes charitable and hosts charitable
events on behalf of Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
in support of charities and medical institutions that provide
services to children.

For information about CEA or to participate, sponsor, or
advertize in our 20th Annual Golf Classic, on September 12th
at the Copper Hill Country Club, please contact Rose Holden
Director of Development & Public Relations. 908-782-1480
ext 263 or email rholden@ceaemployment.com

MAGYAR BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DONATES TO CEA

Raritan Twp:

The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) received $1,500
from the Magyar Bank Charitable Foundation. A grant proposal
was written to the foundation by Rose Holden Director of
Development & Public Relations.

The money will be used to support the upcoming G.A.L.A.X.Y
Program (Growing Assurance & Life Skills for After School
Xtraordinary Youth). This is an after-school program offered
by Spring Run School (SRS) that will address the needs of
9-18 year old at-risk-youth that have difficulty with peer
pressure, low self-esteem and the complexities of public
school life in middle and high school environments. These are
just a few areas that will be addressed.

CEA mission is to educate, empower, and employ individuals
with special needs. CEA provides jobs, education, and job
training for individuals with physical, emotional, and
developmental disabilities.

Magyar Bank has offices in New Brunswick and Bridgewater.

Their Charitable Foundation's mission supports initiatives
that enhance health and human services and educational
initiatives to the underserved population.

CEA will be holding its 20th Annual Golf Classic on September
12th at the Copper Hill Country Club, in Flemington NJ.

To sponsor, advertise, play golf, or donate to our silent
auction, please call Rose Holden, Director of Development
& Public Relations at 908-782-1480 Ext 263, or e-mail
rholden@ceaemployment.com

EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT TO BENEFIT SPRING RUN SCHOOL (SRS)

Raritan Twp:

Local Life Scout Daniel T. Vanacore of Ringoes, belongs to
Boy Scout Troop 194. He will be enhancing SRS's Para Outdoor
Exercise Course for his Eagle Scout Service Project.

Spring Run School is a State of NJ private special education
school serving youth age 13-21 with special needs.

The existing course at SRS has two basic stations and cannot
be used by everyone. Mr. Vanacore is planning to renovate and
extend the existing balance beam, and creating four new
exercise stations to include: New Stretching Station, New
Sit-up & Arm Walk Station, and a New Mulched Trail:

The Life Scout will be seeking donations of cash and supplies
to complete his project and has already received cash
donations from Mavorde Farms and Shields Gymnastics.

Jr Land Inc. will be drilling the holes for this course for
free and Flemington Supply will be donating the galvanized
piping needed for the entire project. Twin Pines Nursery will
be supplying wood chips and a reduced low cost.

This Life Scout has started making the new stations at his
house with the assistance of his two scout brothers Chris
Vanacore, Eagle Scout and Robert Vanacore, First Class Scout.
His father, older scouts and scout parents who are skilled in
carpentry will also be helping and he will be involving
younger scouts to create the mulched trail.

This is Mr. Vanacore's last step in fulfilling all of his
requirements to becoming an Eagle Scout. Completion date is
scheduled for sometime in May weather permitting.

For further information about this project, please call
Michael Walsh, Director of Facilities at CEA/SRS

908-782-1480 ext 239

"Breakfast With Bunnies" at CEA, 4/2011

View more photos at CEA's Facebook

Raritan Twp:

On Saturday, April 9th, the Center for Educational
Advancement (CEA) hosted their 5th Annual Charitable
"Breakfast With The Live Bunnies" at their location, 11
Minneakoning Road in Flemington. Tickets were sold in
advance and at the door. This event included a full
breakfast, face painting, kid's crafts, a picture with a live
bunny, and much more.

Approximately 350 people enjoyed themselves and as always had
a great time petting these amazing"Live Bunnies"


View more photos at CEA's Facebook

An estimated $1,900 was raised with all proceeds benefiting
the training programs offered at CEA for individuals with
physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities.

On behalf of CEA, thank you to everyone who attended and
donated to this Annual event and a special thank you to the
Bunny Breakfast committee, along with everyone who
volunteered their time helping to make this event a
successful one.


View more photos at CEA's Facebook

Our next Charitable fundraising event will be CEA's 20th
Annual Golf Classic scheduled for Monday September 12th,
2011. This event will be held at the Copper Hill Country
Club, in Flemington.

For sponsorship and advertising information, or to learn more
about CEA, please call Rose Holden 908-782-1480 ext 263, or
email rholden@ceaemployment.com

View more photos at CEA's Facebook

Spring Run School Interview

Eye on Hunterdon, Center for Educational Advancement (CEA)

The above link goes to an interview that Lisa Brady, Hunterdon Central High School's Superintendent, conducted with John Ritchie, Principal of Spring Run School (SRS), and Courtney Spalter, Social Worker at SRS on March 9th, 2011 for HCTV Channel 14, Eye on Hunterdon.

The information in here is excellent! If you ever wondered what we at CEA do... it's answered here. If you wanted to know more about special education in New Jersey, the information is in here. If you want to hear more about a great model of how to serve a special needs population, you can hear it in this interview.

16th Annual Friendship Recognition Dinner Dance

A letter of thanks from the President and CEO, Michael Skoczek, of the Center for Educational Advancement in regards to this year's Annual Friendship Recognition Dinner Dance:



On behalf of The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) I wish to thank our sponsors, advertisers, donors, attendees and especially our awardees for helping make our 16th Annual Friendship Recognition Dinner Dance, held at the Grand Colonial on March 12, 2011 a resounding success.



The Grand Colonial provided great food and excellent service, while the incredible entertainment and the extraordinary silent auction were enjoyed by all 159 attendees.



The Friendship Recognition Dinner Dance recognizes some of the people and organizations that have helped us at CEA and Spring Run School honor our commitment to Educate, Empower and Employ individuals with special needs. This year we recognized the Friendship of: First Lady of NJ, Mary Pat Christie, Albea, Lindsay Margossian, Gary Malgieri, James H. Robinson, Randy Block, and The Bunbury Company.

In particular I congratulate and thank the Dinner Dance committee, particularly Karen Palotas, Chairperson of this event, for all of their tireless efforts in the weeks leading up to the event.




Thanks also to Diane Love for her hard work and commitment to CEA. She worked tirelessly to help make our silent auction a memorable one. Another special thank you goes out to Chris Halligan from Associated Mailing & Printing for kindly donating the printing of our program books.



On behalf of the event steering committee I recognize and thank all of our supporting sponsors: Ardito & Co., LLP, Associated Mailing & Printing, LLC, Bihler of America, CenturyLink, Investors Saving Bank, Johanna Foods, Inc., RAAB Coin, Inc. Hunterdon Healthcare, and BCG Advisors. With their sponsorship and the enthusiastic support of everyone who attended, donated, or advertised, we raised $23,000, which helps fund our employment training programs, benefiting individuals with physical, emotional and or developmental disabilities.

In the coming months CEA will stay focused on its mission of educating, empowering, and employing people with special needs. CEA continues to provide a paycheck for every person attending our Employment Service Programs.

I encourage all readers to consider participating in CEA's upcoming events which include the 20th Annual Golf Classic, scheduled for September 12th at the Cooper Hills C.C., and the 19th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day 2011.



For further information about CEA or our upcoming events please call Rose Holden Director of Development and Public Relations at 908-782-1480 Ext 263



Thank you,

Michael Skoczek, President & CEO

Event: Breakfast With Bunnies - Apr 9 @ 8:00am

We're hosting our 5th Annual Charitable "Breakfast With
Bunnies" on Saturday April 9th , 8:30-11:30am at the Center
for Educational Advancement, 11 Minneakoning Road in
Flemington.

The day will include a full breakfast, face painting, kid's
crafts, a picture with a live bunny, and much more. Tickets
cost $7.00 for ages 12 and up, $5.00 for ages 4-11. Children
3 and under are free.

All proceeds benefit people with physical, emotional, and
developmental disabilities. For information or to purchase
tickets, contact Cindy Whitman at (908) 782-1480, Ext 268 or
email cwhitman@ceaemployment.com

The 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Bunnies was a great
success! We thank everyone who came out to join us on March
20, 2010. We served about 250 breakfasts and had a lot of
fun! Face painting by clowns, crafts and a jelly bean count
were some of the events of the day. Even our special guest,
Noodles, (a pig) tried to pass himself off for a bunny!

Noodles and some of our returning furry friends were
available throughout the morning for free photos &
petting opportunities.

THE BUNNIES ARE HOPPING ALONG TO CEA THIS SATURDAY APRIL 9th

Raritan Twp.-The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA)
located at 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, will host their
5th Annual Charitable "Breakfast with the Bunnies" on
Saturday April 9th , 8:30-11:30a.m.

The day will include a full breakfast, face painting, kid's
crafts, a picture with a live bunny, and much more. Tickets
cost $7.00 for ages 12 and up, $5.00 for ages 4-11. Children
3 and under are free.

All proceeds benefit people with physical, emotional, and
developmental disabilities. For information or to purchase
tickets, contact Cindy Whitman at (908) 782-1480, Ext 268 or
email cwhitman@ceaemployment.com For information about CEA or
to take a tour, volunteer, or to make a donation, please
contact Rose Holden, Director of Development & Public
Relations at (908) 780-1480, Ext263, or email
rholden@ceaemployment.com.