jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says Pete McAleer has experienced another going away party because, after eight years, he is leaving the Office of the State Comptroller in state government, so that makes the Bridgeton News, Press of Atlantic City and now the Office of the State Comptroller. — Good afternoon! — One...
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com
Web: nj.com/ben
Cellphone: 856-237-6645
U.S. Army: RA13815980
The column that says Pete McAleer has experienced another going away party because, after eight years, he is leaving the Office of the State Comptroller in state government, so that makes the Bridgeton News, Press of Atlantic City and now the Office of the State Comptroller.
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Good afternoon!
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One solution:
Nearly 50 percent of the homeless people living in the areas we served by I-PLUS are veterans of the armed forces.
I-PLUS (Independent Positive Living Under Supervision) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency that works to stem the issue of homelessness by ensuring that money intended for the homeless is disbursed properly.
It arranges a bank account and works with landlords and other providers are paid for rent and utilities directly, with no intervention from the benefactor.
I-PLUS aims to keep the homeless housed instead of in shelters due to poor money management.
I-PLUS assists each client in getting a bank account established, and arranges for the monthly checks to be deposited into this account.
By working with local landlords, I-PLUS arranges for housing, and then pays rent, utilities, and other fixed costs directly to the providers. Clients receive a weekly allowance checks for food, clothing, and other expenses. This check must be picked up at the I-PLUS office.
In order for a client to receive their check, they may be required to attend an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting, a NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meeting, receive one-on-one counseling, and/or receive other support.
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We would guess that, for most, the alcohol call is too strong for the homeless to want to overcome.
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"Why aren't parents hitting me up to get their children in a basketball league?
"C'mon, it won't cost you anything. I've got the hook-up.
"Message me, please. I want your child to have a positive experience in Bridgeton. Maplewood Garden, let's get it.''
-- Gloria Cortez
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But, Gloria, who'a going to take them to the games and practice?
Do you really want to expose your son to Willie Sanchez, who is a Bridgeton treasure when it comes to basketball?
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Higbee's Heroes will be performing their Christmas program on Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at the Church of the Nazarene on East Main Street in Millville.
The show is free and open to the general public.
Come out and get into the Christmas spirit with Higbee's Heroes.
-- Ron Vinick
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"If I were a man of prayer, my prayer today would go something like this:
"Lord, give us leaders like Lincoln to guide us through these dark times. Help us not to lose our humanity as we battle those who engage in barbaric, inhuman acts.
"Protect our warriors. Let them not fight filled with hate, but with your power to make the world a safer, more harmonious, more peaceful place. Amen.''
-- David Price
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"Just want to thank everyone who came out to the Annual Oldies Scholarship Luncheon hosted by Diamonds in the Rough Collaboration!
"Also to those who made a donation. We had a great time! It's always a party when we get together for the sake of our children.
"To God be the glory for all that He has done! If you missed it, our Annual February Ball is coming up on Feb. 20.
"See you then and, again, I say thank you.''
-- Yuenge Groce,
Salem diamond
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MY KIND OF TOWN: Bridgeton High Bulldogs going after Shawnee in Group IV playoffs this weekend after big win over Central.