2008 Press Releases

2007 Press Releases

11^TH ANNUAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT JOB SHADOW PROGRAM PRESENTED BY M&T BANK

 

November 1, 2007 (BUFFALO, NY) – Friday, October 26 was a special day at Verizon headquarters as managers hosted students from the Buffalo Elementary School of Technology for a one-of-a-kind Junior Achievement Job Shadow experience.  Students learned about customer service and repair, as well as how fiber optic cables work. The students also got a sneak-peek at the Verizon switchboard which controls every phone number in the Buffalo area!  This was a special treat reserved only for Job Shadow students. 

 

Students also heard from WGRZ-TV, Channel 2's Maryalice Demler about Job Shadowing and the importance of staying in school.  Maryalice also shared some of her own work experience and career advice with the students, who had numerous questions for her at the end of the program. 

 

The Premier Sponsor for the Job Shadow Program is M&T Bank, and representatives from the company will host shadows throughout the year.  Transportation was provided by First Student (formerly LaidLaw Transit). 

 

Junior Achievement of WNY Wins Platinum Summit Award

 

October 5, 2007 (Buffalo, NY) – Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. has been awarded the Platinum Summit Award from Junior Achievement Worldwide for outstanding performance in 2007.  The award is given to local offices for financial solvency, program quality and impact, and effective management for a minimum of nine consecutive years.  The Western New York office has won the Summit award for the past fifteen years, and the past two years have been Platinum. 

 

Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. whose office consists of just five staff, has been in the Buffalo area since 1958.  Currently, they operate under President Lisa Scherer, who has only been in her position since June, but is an alum of Junior Achievement and has already proved herself an effective leader.  Scherer told the Board of Directors at a meeting on September 19^th, “I am lucky to have such a talented staff.”

 

Heading up the Administrative side is Anna Fohrd, who has been with Junior Achievement for seventeen years, and is truly the backbone of the WNY office.  Kathy Portanka is in charge of planning over ten major fund-raising events every year, including the Bowl-A-Thon and Hall of Fame Dinner.  Alycia Ivancie and Shannon Bloomquist make up the programming department, coordinating over six hundred programs, five hundred volunteers, and 12,400 students per year.  

 

11^TH ANNUAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT JOB SHADOW PROGRAM PRESENTED BY M&T BANK

 

November 1, 2007 (BUFFALO, NY) – Friday, October 26 was a special day at Verizon headquarters as managers hosted students from the Buffalo Elementary School of Technology for a one-of-a-kind Junior Achievement Job Shadow experience.  Students learned about customer service and repair, as well as how fiber optic cables work. The students also got a sneak-peek at the Verizon switchboard which controls every phone number in the Buffalo area!  This was a special treat reserved only for Job Shadow students. 

 

Students also heard from WGRZ-TV, Channel 2's Maryalice Demler about Job Shadowing and the importance of staying in school.  Maryalice also shared some of her own work experience and career advice with the students, who had numerous questions for her at the end of the program. 

 

The Premier Sponsor for the Job Shadow Program is M&T Bank, and representatives from the company will host shadows throughout the year.  Transportation was provided by First Student (formerly LaidLaw Transit). 

 

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that places professional and student volunteers in classrooms across Western New York to help students learn about the global economy, the value of free enterprise, and the importance of staying in school.  Through the Job Shadow Program, thousands of students across Western New York are placed in local businesses to learn about career opportunities, how to set and reach goals, and how learning connects to earning.  We are still in need of businesses to host students for a few hours on a convenient date and time. 

 

To get involved with Job Shadow Program or any of the programs Junior Achievement offers, visit http://wny.ja.org or contact Alycia Ivancie (716-853-1381 ext. 15) or Shannon Bloomquist (ext. 16).

Best Buy Supports Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program

 

October, 2007(Buffalo) – Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. (JA) received a check in the amount of $10,000 from Best Buy on Friday September 14 at the new store in Williamsville.  President Lisa Scherer and other representatives from JA  were present for the Transit Road location’s Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  This donation will go directly towards supporting Junior Achievement Programs throughout the 2007-2008 academic year.  

 

In addition to this show of generosity, the Tuesday prior, Best Buy also hosted 25 students from the Enterprise Charter School as part of Junior Achievement’s Job Shadow Program.  Best Buy on Transit Road, as well as other locations in the Western New York area, have committed to hosting student shadows regularly throughout the 2007-2008 school year. Students involved in the Job Shadow Program receive first-hand look at the world of work and learn how their education and technology are applied in the workplace.  Best Buy is also an exclusive national sponsor of the JA Titan Program.

 

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that places professional and student volunteers in classrooms across Western New York to help students learn about the value of free enterprise and the importance of staying in school.  Through the Job Shadow Program, thousands of students across Western New York are placed in local businesses to learn about career opportunities, how to set and reach goals, and how learning connects to earning. 

 

The get involved with any of the programs Junior Achievement offers, visit their website at http://wny.ja.org or contact Alycia Ivancie (716-853-1381 ext. 15) or Shannon Bloomquist (ext. 16)

 

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WNY RECEIVES

GRANT FROM TARGET

 

October, 2007 (Buffalo) – Junior Achievement of Western New York received a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Target in support of the Ourselves classroom based program. 

 

Ourselves is the Kindergarten program, and one of nineteen programs Junior Achievement has to offer.  Through this grant, Junior Achievement will recruit and train business volunteers to present Ourselves to approximately 75 Kindergarten children in Western New York schools.  The program explains personal economics to young children through a series of short stories read aloud by Junior Achievement volunteers in classroom or after school settings, as well as an associated support activity. 

 

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country.  Since opening its doors, Target has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, and safe families and communities.  Today that translates to $3 million in donations every week.  “At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program,” said Laysha Ward, Vice President, Community Relations, Target.  “We’re proud to partner with Junior Achievement of Western New York as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

 

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that places professional and student volunteers in classrooms across Western New York to help students learn about the value of free enterprise and the importance of staying in school.  Through the Job Shadow Program, thousands of students across Western New York are placed in local businesses to learn about career opportunities, how to set and reach goals, and how learning connects to earning.  To get involved with any of the programs Junior Achievement offers, visit their website at http://wny.ja.org or contact Alycia Ivancie (716-853-1381 ext. 15) or Shannon Bloomquist (ext. 16).

 

Junior Achievement of WNY
Wins Platinum Summit Award

 

September, 2007 (Buffalo) – Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. has been awarded the Platinum Summit Award from Junior Achievement Worldwide for outstanding performance in 2007.  The award is given to local offices for financial solvency, program quality and impact, and effective management for a minimum of nine consecutive years.  The Western New York office has won the Summit award for the past fifteen years, and the past two years have been Platinum. 

 

Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. whose office consists of just five staff, has been in the Buffalo area since 1958.  Currently, they operate under President Lisa Scherer, who has only been in her position since June, but is an alum of Junior Achievement and has already proved herself an effective leader.  Scherer told the Board of Directors at a meeting on September 19^th, “I am lucky to have such a talented staff.”

 

Heading up the Administrative side is Anna Fohrd, who has been with Junior Achievement for seventeen years, and is truly the backbone of the WNY office.  Kathy Portanka is in charge of planning over ten major fund-raising events every year, including the Bowl-A-Thon and Hall of Fame Dinner.  Alycia Ivancie and Shannon Bloomquist make up the programming department, coordinating over six hundred programs, five hundred volunteers, and 12,400 students per year.  

 

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that places professional and student volunteers in classrooms across Western New York to help students learn about the value of free enterprise and the importance of staying in school.  Through the JA Job Shadow Program, thousands of students across Western New York are placed in local businesses to learn about career opportunities, how to set and reach goals, and how learning connects to earning.  To get involved with any of the programs Junior Achievement offers, visit their website at http://wny.ja.org or contact Alycia Ivancie (716-853-1381 ext. 15) or Shannon Bloomquist (ext. 16).

Bank of America Supports Local JA Programs

 

April 30, 2007 –Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) recently received a grant award in the amount of $10,000 from Bank of America: Charitable Foundation.  This funding will be used to support JA’s financial literacy and workforce preparation programs for students in Western New York schools. 

 

Twenty-three Bank of America employees are actively involved as JA volunteers in 25 local classrooms throughout Western NY.  Bank of America was also the title sponsor for JA’s Bowl-A-Thon which was held on March 10th where they had more than 160 employees participating in the event.

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1958.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,000 students in this community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org. or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

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JA Programs In Western New York Supported by $5,000 Grant from Citizens Bank Foundation

 

April 26, 2007 - Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) is pleased to be the recipient of $5,000 in support from Citizens Bank Foundation.  This funding will be used to provide JA’s financial literacy, workforce preparation, and job shadow programs to Western New York youth, including many from low to moderate income families.  Citizens Bank employees also serve as JA classroom volunteers and Bowl-A-Thon participants.

           

Junior Achievement is a non-profit economic education organization whose mission is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives.  Currently, Junior Achievement reaches more than 12,000 students in over 100 schools and community sites throughout Western New York.  To learn how your business, school or community site can get involved with Junior Achievement, please contact Kathy Romanowski at JA, 853-1381, ext 12.

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Junior Achievement Receives Grant to Support

JA Programs in the Chautauqua Region

 

April 24, 2007- Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) was the benefactor of a $4,000 grant given by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, to support JA programs for the youth of Chautauqua County including students in the Falconer and Jamestown school districts.  Through their support, JA will continue to recruit and train business volunteers to enter local classrooms to teach JA’s economic education and workforce preparation programs for approximately 800 students in grades K-12 during the 2006-07 school year. 

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring students in grades K-12 to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1958 and nationally since 1919.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,500 students in our community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve all eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org, or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

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 M&T Bank Grants Junior Achievement $15,000

 

April 13, 2007- Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) is pleased to be the recipient of a grant in the amount of $15,000 from M&T Bank Charitable Foundation.  This funding will in part support Junior Achievement’s Job Shadow Day Program and will also provide over 1,200 students with portfolios to take with them on their job shadow day experience.

 

Additionally, M&T will host their own Job Shadow Day event on Friday, April 20, 2007.  M&T managers will host students from Niagara Falls High School from 9:00am – 12 noon, allowing them to get a first hand glimpse into the various career opportunities that could await them at M&T Bank.

 

Students involved in JA’s Job Shadow program receive valuable insight into areas pertaining to careers and educational choices. This program also allows area businesses the chance to give back to the community while offering them the opportunity to be a mentor to students interested in their career field.

 

Other supporters of the JA Job Shadow Day Program include Marquee Sponsor Verizon and Supporting Sponsor Best Buy.

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring students in grades K-12 to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1958 and nationally since 1919.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,500 students in our community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve all eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org., or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

 

 

About M&T

M&T Bank is the principal bank subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB), one of the 20 largest commercial bank holding companies in the U.S., with over $57 billion in assets and over 655 banking offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia.  More information is available at www.mandtbank.com.

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Junior Achievement of WNY Kicks Off First Ever

HSBC Bowl-A-Thon

 

 March 9, 2007 - The HSBC – Junior Achievement National Bowl-A-Thon Event is slated for Saturday, March 24, 2007!  The event will take place at AMF Thruway Lanes located at 3754 Genesee St. in Cheektowaga at 3:00pm.  Teams will enjoy two games of bowling and contests during a three-hour shift.   Prior to the event, bowlers will raise pledges to support Junior Achievement’s business and economic education programs.  Participants are then eligible for prizes based on their

fund-raising efforts.  Top fundraisers are eligible for a bonus prize drawing for a portable DVD player, an Apple iPod Nano 2GB, or two southwest Airlines tickets.

 

The national Bowl-A-Thon, referred to as the "World's Largest Bowl-A-Thon", remains the biggest single nationwide company event among JA Bowl-A-Thons. 

In 2006, some 4,700 employees, friends, and families participated in this event to help raise over $775,000 for JA business, economics, and work force preparation programs.  This year, employees in the Buffalo, NY area are joining the national event for the first time.

 

In support of participants in the 2007 HSBC - JA National Bowl-A-Thon, HSBC will make a donation of $125,000 to the more than 20 JA offices participating with HSBC in the World's Largest Bowl-A-Thon. These funds will be distributed based on dollars raised for each JA office.

 

Proceeds from this year’s Bowl-A-Thon will help Junior Achievement educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Currently, Junior Achievement reaches more than 12,500 students in over 100 schools and community sites throughout Western New York. To learn how to become involved with Junior Achievement, please contact Kathy Portanka at 853-1381, ext. 10.

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Junior Achievement Kicks Off 23rd Annual

Corporate Bowl-A-Thon

 

February 23, 3007 – Over 1,800 eager bowlers from over 60 businesses across Western New York will gather their teams together and head over to Junior Achievement of Western New York’s (JA’s) 23^rd Annual Bowl-A-Thon.  This pirate themed event takes place on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the following locations:

 

·        Transit Lanes- 7850 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY

·        AMF Thruway Lanes-1550 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, NY

·        AMF Airport Lanes-3754 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY

 

Teams will enjoy two games of bowling and contests during a three-hour shift, which will begin at 9 a.m., 12 noon, or 3 p.m.  Prior to the event, bowlers will raise pledges to support Junior Achievement’s business and economic education programs.  Participants are then eligible for prizes based on their fund-raising efforts.  Top fundraisers are eligible for a bonus prize drawing for a portable DVD player, an Apple iPod Nano 2GB, or two southwest Airlines tickets. 

 

This year’s event is once again presented by Bank of America.  Other sponsors include: Gold Sponsor: Tops Markets and Silver Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Rich Products, Perry's Ice Cream, Integrity Distribution, Univera Healthcare, First Niagara Bank, Uniland Development Company, and Tully's Restaurant.

 

Proceeds from this year’s Bowl-A-Thon will help Junior Achievement educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Currently, Junior Achievement reaches more than 12,500 students in over 100 schools and community sites throughout Western New York. To learn how to become involved with Junior Achievement, please contact Kathy Portanka at 853-1381, ext. 10.

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Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grants JA $12,000

 

February 6, 2007– The Grigg-Lewis Foundation, Inc. recently granted Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) $12,000 in support of their business, economic and workforce preparation programs for K-12 youth in Lockport, NY.  Participating schools in Lockport include Anna Merritt Elementary, Charles A. Upson School, John Pound Elementary, and Emmett Belknap Middle.

 

Junior Achievement is also still in need of classroom volunteers for the spring 2007 semester in the following grade levels in these participating Lockport schools:

 

Anna Merritt Elementary School

            (1 volunteer needed) Our Families/1^st grade/5 visits (April-June)

            (1 volunteer needed) Our City/3^rd grade/5 visits (April-June)

            (2 volunteers needed) Our Region/4^th grade/5 visits (April-June)

 

Charles Upson Elementary School

(1 volunteer needed) Our Families/1^st grade

(1 volunteer needed) Our City/3^rd grade/5 visits (April-June)

(1 volunteer needed) Our Region/4^th grade/5 visits (April-June)

 

Emmett Belknap Middle School

          (2 volunteers needed) Personal Economics/8^th grade/8 visits (to start end of January)

 

John Pound Elementary School

            (1 volunteer needed) Our Community/2^nd grade/5 visits

            (1 volunteer needed) Our City/3^rd grade/5 visits

          (1 volunteer needed) Ourselves/Kindergarten/5 visits

 

Anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of local students by volunteering for Junior Achievement should contact either Alycia Ivancie or Debra Geddes at JA at 716-853-1381 ext.15 or 16 respectively.  JA provides all of the training and materials- you provide the enthusiasm and real life experiences.

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1958.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,500 students in this community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org. or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

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Western Division Federal Credit Union supports

Junior Achievement of WNY

 

February 1, 2007 – Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) is the recent recipient of $2,000 in support from the Western Division Federal Credit Union to support JA programs in Western New York. Both the staff and members of Western Division contributed to this fund for JA throughout 2006 through candy sales.

 

Junior Achievement staff member, Kathy Tompkins, presented an award to the employees and members of the Western Division Federal Credit Union on Wednesday, January 24 in recognition of their efforts.  Accepting the award were Western Division employees, pictured from left to right, Mary Edgcombe; Michelle Anderson, development manager Kathy Tompkins from Junior Achievement, and Greg Hughes.

 

“At Western Division we believe that as a financial institution it is important for us to educate others to make healthy financial and economic decisions. Supporting Junior Achievement of WNY allows us to help build the financial and economic literacy among the youth in the community,” said Craig Mellenthien, President and CEO.

 

About Western Division:

Western Division, organized in 1937, is one of Western New York’s largest financial cooperatives that provide financial services to more than 12,000 members.  Anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Erie or Chautauqua County is eligible for membership. For more information on membership, locations, and services visit them on the web at www.westerndivision.org or call (716 or 800) 632-9328.

 

 

About Junior Achievement:

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1957.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,000 students in this community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org. or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

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HSBC partnership yields $15,000 grant for  

Junior Achievement’s education programs

 

January 16, 2007 - Junior Achievement of Western New York, Inc. (JA) recently received a Fall 2006 HSBC Volunteer Alliance grant in the amount of $15,000 to teach local students the economics of life through JA’s business, economic, and workforce preparation programs.

 

HSBC has provided JA with 30 classroom volunteers to teach its valuable business, economic, and workforce preparation curriculum in area schools and after school sites, in turn impacting over 750 students.  For each HSBC employee who volunteers for JA, HSBC grants JA $500.00 toward its programs.  Volunteers are representative of HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Household Finance Corporation, HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), Timberlink Settlement Services, and Beneficial Finance.

 

“We are thrilled to receive volunteer support from HSBC, a longtime champion of Junior Achievement.  These HSBC volunteers will impart their experience and financial knowledge to students who are starting to learn the value of personal financial literacy and the economics of life,” said Alycia Ivancie senior program manager for JA.

 

“As an organization committed to financial literacy, HSBC employees are keenly aware of the critical role early education plays in creating a generation of knowledgeable consumers,” said Kevin Quinn, first vice president for HSBC Bank USA, N.A.  “JA is one of the best ways to reach not only young people, but their families, as we know that the students go home and share what they have learned in class.”

 

In 2005, more than 1,700 HSBC volunteers taught JA classes about business, entrepreneurship, economics, financial literacy, and workforce readiness to more than 40,000 K-12 students nationwide. Due to its tremendous commitment to Junior Achievement, HSBC has been honored with numerous awards from JA franchises across the country.

 

About JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement)

JA Worldwide is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and entrepreneurship. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA Worldwide provides in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. JA Worldwide offers educational programs that focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development. Today, 142 offices reach approximately four million students in the United States, with more than three million students served by operations in 96 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org. 

About JA of WNY

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring students in grades K-12 to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1958 and nationally since 1919.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,500 students in our community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve all eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org., or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

About HSBC – North America

HSBC - North America comprises all of HSBC's U.S. and Canadian businesses, including the former Household International businesses.  The company’s businesses serve nearly 60 million customers in five key areas: personal financial services, consumer finance, commercial banking, private banking and corporate investment banking and markets.  Financial products and services are offered under the HSBC, HFC and Beneficial brands.  For more information, visit www.hsbcusa.com.

 

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Head Back to School with Junior Achievement and

Area Merchants

 

August 3, 2006- Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA), goes back to school this August-October with the support of area merchants.  The Schoolhouse for Kids fundraiser pairs local companies with JA in order to raise money for their in-school and after-school programs for K-12 students.  Patrons of these establishments can support JA’s programs by purchasing a paper “schoolhouse” for one dollar from any one of the participating merchants listed below.

 

August:

Evan's National Bank (Southgate Plaza)

Shopper's Choice (Southgate Plaza)

M&T Bank (Southgate Plaza)

Pumpernick-n-Pastry (Southgate Plaza)

The Guitar Factory (Southgate Plaza)

 

September:

Perry Market Place (Perry, NY)

Budwey's Supermarkets (Kenmore & Tonawanda)

 

October:

NOCO Express Stores (throughout WNY)

 

You can also support JA by becoming a classroom volunteer.  JA provides all of the training and curriculum; you provide the enthusiasm and inspiration while sharing your business experiences with students.

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1957.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,000 students in this community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org. or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

 

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Junior Achievement Launches First Ever

JA IN A DAY

at COMMUNITY Charter School

 

June 5, 2006 - Junior Achievement of WNY, Inc. (JA) is pleased to announce the first ever JA in a Day on Thursday, June 8^th at COMMUNITY Charter School (404 Edison Ave, Buffalo).  JA in a Day is a special program designed to accommodate the busy schedules of JA business professional volunteers by providing what would normally be a five week classroom program in a one-time presentation. 

This event, which begins at 8:00 and runs until 3:30pm, will reach into every classroom at COMMUNITY (Acronym: Community, Organization, Mobilizing, Mentoring, Uniting, Nurturing and Investing in Today's Youth)  Charter School, allowing over 280 students in grades K-6 to participate in JA’s business, economics and workforce preparation programs.  Each grade level will participate in five sessions of JA’s curriculum:

 

Kindergarten – Ourselves

1^st Grade – Our Families

2^nd Grade – Our Community

3^rd Grade – Our City

4^th Grade – Our Region

5^th Grade – Our Nation

6^th Grade – Our World

 

 

This event would not be possible without the support of over 35 classroom volunteers from businesses across Western New York including: The Hyatt Regency Hotel, HSBC Bank USA, Delphi Thermal Interior, EGW Associates, Inc., Verizon, Freed Maxick & Battaglia, Tops Markets, Key Bank, Uniland Development Co., Phillips Lytle, LLP, West Seneca Schools, Try-It Distributing, and American Paper.

 

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education.  A reputable and established non-profit organization, JA of WNY has been in existence locally since 1957.  Our programs continue to enrich the lives of over 12,000 students in this community each year and outreach of our programs continues to grow.  Currently we serve eight counties of Western New York and are in over 100 schools and community sites.  It is because of our generous supporters and over 500 volunteers that JA is a success.  For more information on how you can make a difference today, contact Kathy Romanowski at 716-853-1381 ext. 12 or kromanowski@jawny.org. or visit our Web site at wny.ja.org for more information.

 

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