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Lambda Chapter representing Middlesex and Somerset Counties
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International of NJ |
Lambda Projects
Global Education
One of our sisters, Maria Sell, worked for three consecutive summers in Tanzania. While there she met a student Zakayo. Currently he is an English teacher at Kilolo School in Iringa, Tanzania. The photo shows a picture of Zakayo with some of his students. Looking at his photo Maria quotes, "His love for teaching, and his strong connection to his students, shines through." In fact, Zakayo asked for a picture of us. Thanks to Michele Contala, Maria was able to send him a photo of us with the caption underneath "Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide." Zakayo proudly placed it in his school building in Africa.
For the second consecutive year with Maria as our liaison, we donated $1,000.00, that is 2,201,470.00 TZN, to benefit the female students attending the school. Supporting global education directly follows the vision statement of Delta Kappa Gamma International. All of the donated money came from fundraising profit thanks to Joan Stuart, her creative team, and the support of our Lambda sisters.
Thank you!
For the second consecutive year with Maria as our liaison, we donated $1,000.00, that is 2,201,470.00 TZN, to benefit the female students attending the school. Supporting global education directly follows the vision statement of Delta Kappa Gamma International. All of the donated money came from fundraising profit thanks to Joan Stuart, her creative team, and the support of our Lambda sisters.
Thank you!
Service Project: Global Education
Lambda Chapter Fundraising Committee is supporting a fund to donate to female students in the Kilolo Secondary School in Iringa, Tanzania, to enable the purchase of supplies. The request for assistance came from a teacher at the school, whom a Lambda member met in 2008 during a volunteer trip and visited again in 2010 and 2012. This teacher reports inconsistent attendance among female students due to lack of funds for adequate materials. All donated funds will directly benefit the affected students.
Maria Sell
Lambda Chapter Fundraising Committee is supporting a fund to donate to female students in the Kilolo Secondary School in Iringa, Tanzania, to enable the purchase of supplies. The request for assistance came from a teacher at the school, whom a Lambda member met in 2008 during a volunteer trip and visited again in 2010 and 2012. This teacher reports inconsistent attendance among female students due to lack of funds for adequate materials. All donated funds will directly benefit the affected students.
Maria Sell
Service Project: Community Assistance
The USDA estimated that in 2017, about 865,900 people, including 260,340 children, in New Jersey were food insecure. That means 1 in 10 individuals (9.6%) and 1 in 8 children (13.2%) live in homes without consistent access to adequate food for everyone to live healthy, active lives. As you can imagine, COVID-19, has aggravated this problem even more.
When families are experiencing poverty children’s ability to flourish and learn is impacted. As educators, we know that when we have these children in our classrooms, that we are likely to see an increase in distractibility and negative behaviors.
At the James O. Bryant Food Pantry located in Piscataway, we serve individuals in the surrounding communities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identification.
We are humbled and most grateful for the economic support as well as donated books that have provided seeds of hope, inspiration and change in the lives of children and adults. The commitment to educational excellence and community service shown by the Lambda Sisters has resonated through your acts of kindness. Because of your support, we have been able to nourish not just the bodies of those in need but share the joy and inspiration that comes through reading books.
Wilhelmina Bryant
Altruism:
One of the common traits of the women educators in our Lambda Chapter is the need to help others. Friendships are forged. Members are leaders in too many organizations to list.
One local worthy organization in need is Dina's Dwelling. Dina's is located in New Brunswick. It is one of two facilities in NJ to offer permanent affordable housing for female domestic violence survivors and their children. Programs and counseling services are provided to the residents as well.
This is not a Lambda sponsored event. It is an opportunity to help others. I can assure you that all household gifts and donations go directly to the residents who need assistance at a vulnerable time. It is also a brave time because the residents are taking the first step on the way to a violent free life.
Please donate as your financial means and hearts allow.
Cathy Fortunato
Altruism:
This year, Jason’s Memorial Run will be virtual. Many attend to train for an upcoming season; others run for fun; but all arrive with the goal of honoring the legacy of a gifted young Hillsborough High School track star, Jason Walton. Jason took his life in 2008, and the run was established by his parents in his memory the following year.
Jason’s Run is more than just an opportunity to celebrate the life of an athlete gone too soon. It’s also a chance to raise funds to provide scholarships to Hillsborough High School (HHS) seniors who, like Jason, are runners who embody a warm and generous spirit and sense of sportsmanship towards others.
Throughout his high school track years, Jason had the opportunity to compete—and often win—against other talented runners, one of whom—Robby Andrews—went on to be an Olympic athlete. “It’s so wonderful to see athletes that ran with and competed against Jason still attend to honor him and help our desire to continue to award scholarships to two HHS students for their extra efforts, both on and off the track,” Walton continued.
Anyone interested in participating may register in advance by visiting www.runsignup.com . Walk-ins are also welcome the day of the race. Non-athletes who wish to contribute to the scholarships may donate by visiting the run signup website.
The virtual run will run from August 29-September 7th and is under Jason’s Memorial 5K Run. I am thanking any and all that participate or donate in advance for your kindness. It means a lot to our family.
Thank you again,
Linda Walton
The USDA estimated that in 2017, about 865,900 people, including 260,340 children, in New Jersey were food insecure. That means 1 in 10 individuals (9.6%) and 1 in 8 children (13.2%) live in homes without consistent access to adequate food for everyone to live healthy, active lives. As you can imagine, COVID-19, has aggravated this problem even more.
When families are experiencing poverty children’s ability to flourish and learn is impacted. As educators, we know that when we have these children in our classrooms, that we are likely to see an increase in distractibility and negative behaviors.
At the James O. Bryant Food Pantry located in Piscataway, we serve individuals in the surrounding communities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identification.
We are humbled and most grateful for the economic support as well as donated books that have provided seeds of hope, inspiration and change in the lives of children and adults. The commitment to educational excellence and community service shown by the Lambda Sisters has resonated through your acts of kindness. Because of your support, we have been able to nourish not just the bodies of those in need but share the joy and inspiration that comes through reading books.
Wilhelmina Bryant
Altruism:
One of the common traits of the women educators in our Lambda Chapter is the need to help others. Friendships are forged. Members are leaders in too many organizations to list.
One local worthy organization in need is Dina's Dwelling. Dina's is located in New Brunswick. It is one of two facilities in NJ to offer permanent affordable housing for female domestic violence survivors and their children. Programs and counseling services are provided to the residents as well.
This is not a Lambda sponsored event. It is an opportunity to help others. I can assure you that all household gifts and donations go directly to the residents who need assistance at a vulnerable time. It is also a brave time because the residents are taking the first step on the way to a violent free life.
Please donate as your financial means and hearts allow.
Cathy Fortunato
Altruism:
This year, Jason’s Memorial Run will be virtual. Many attend to train for an upcoming season; others run for fun; but all arrive with the goal of honoring the legacy of a gifted young Hillsborough High School track star, Jason Walton. Jason took his life in 2008, and the run was established by his parents in his memory the following year.
Jason’s Run is more than just an opportunity to celebrate the life of an athlete gone too soon. It’s also a chance to raise funds to provide scholarships to Hillsborough High School (HHS) seniors who, like Jason, are runners who embody a warm and generous spirit and sense of sportsmanship towards others.
Throughout his high school track years, Jason had the opportunity to compete—and often win—against other talented runners, one of whom—Robby Andrews—went on to be an Olympic athlete. “It’s so wonderful to see athletes that ran with and competed against Jason still attend to honor him and help our desire to continue to award scholarships to two HHS students for their extra efforts, both on and off the track,” Walton continued.
Anyone interested in participating may register in advance by visiting www.runsignup.com . Walk-ins are also welcome the day of the race. Non-athletes who wish to contribute to the scholarships may donate by visiting the run signup website.
The virtual run will run from August 29-September 7th and is under Jason’s Memorial 5K Run. I am thanking any and all that participate or donate in advance for your kindness. It means a lot to our family.
Thank you again,
Linda Walton
Dr. Barbara Glazewski, Linda Walton and Catherine Fortunato at Jason's Run, August 28, 2022
