"We did the work up front, and we're seeing the payoff now in
the faces of the families who are taking advantage of our programs," he said. Seuss would have turned 101.

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"With so many one-parent families and families with both parents working
outside their homes, afterschool programs have become a very important part of
our society. For more
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I couldn't be more proud of the early growth of this organization or
more committed to its long-term success. NJA3
receives funding from the State and other public and private sources
including: corporate and foundation support, individual donations, local and
school district support, and federal funding. This October 20th, 1
million Americans are expected to celebrate.

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"As a result of a major grant in the amount of $330,000, the Museum is able to
provide enriching art, science and cultural experiences to the children of
Hillside Public Schools every day that school is in session," she said.

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It will expand access to
information and resources for New Jersey families in need of high quality
afterschool activities by allowing working parents to compare information on
all of the programs available in their area, to find the one that works best
for their family ."
Many of the speakers at the celebration in Newark celebrated the state's
growing portfolio of afterschool programs and called for expanded funding for
these programs to ensure that children have a safe place to go and develop
after the school bell rings. "Today we are
celebrating the energy we get when we combine resources- time, talent and
money from the community, local and state government and the private sector,
to support our children and families., In honor of the National
Education Association's 8th annual Read Across America Day, BJ's will
recognize the classroom from a school within its Adopt-A-School program whose
students read the most books during the month of February.nea.

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They are a tremendous help to parents who want to give their kids
a safe place to learn and grow while giving themselves some peace of mind,"
said Acting Commissioner of Education Lucille E.
According to Mary Sue Sweeney Price, Director of The Newark Museum, the
funding provided by New Jersey After 3 and PSE+G has enabled the Museum use
its educational resources in a unique and comprehensive afterschool program. BJ's
works with each school to identify what specific needs the school would like
to address and then helps them in a myriad of ways from monetary help to
product donations.

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Lights On Afterschool! is celebrated nationwide to call attention to the
importance of afterschool programs.
To celebrate the national event, 155 BJ's Clubs conducted a month-long
reading incentive program during February with BJ's adopted elementary
schools.

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The celebration was
one of thousands held across the country on October 20th to highlight the need
for afterschool programming."

NJ After 3 (NJA3) is a public- private partnership designed to maximize
the resources available to afterschool programs for New Jersey kids. Join us as BJ's
rewards these students by hosting a birthday party celebration on March 2, the
day that Dr. BJ's Adopt-A-School program is a comprehensive relationship between
local BJ's Clubs and students, faculty, parents, and administrators. For
more information visit http://www.

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It will fund the development of a comprehensive searchable
database of afterschool activities all around the State, regardless of the
whether it is a NJ After 3 funded program or not. Davy.

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The National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day is
designed to encourage children to pick up a book and read on March 2.

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PSE+G, one of New Jersey's leading businesses ,
marked the day by announcing a $450,000 grant to make afterschool programming
more accessible for working parents.
The Hillside students at the event were from Calvin Coolidge, George
Washington and Hurden-Looker schools attend.

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The corporate contribution to NJ After 3 is the biggest yet for the newly
started non-profit, and it highlights how critical it is for NJ business
leaders to support afterschool care as a means of workforce development.

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"Many after-school programs across the nation are struggling to keep their
doors open and their lights on. With 32 new
programs in its portfolio, 11,000 kids in 66 schools across the state will be
enrolled in its afterschool programs in the 2005-2006 school year.
"We were careful to lay a solid groundwork, and its being strengthened daily
by a growing team of supportive legislators, corporate, non-profit and local
leaders .org.

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J. But here in New Jersey, the future looks
bright," said Ralph Izzo, President and COO of PSE +G."
Congress declared its support for the goals and ideals for the nationwide
Lights on Afterschool Day celebration.

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currently operates 153 clubs and 80 gas stations in 16 states.bjs .

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According to a joint resolution passed
by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives , more than
28,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the
home, and 14,300,000 children have no place to go after school.
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In addition to being head of PSE+G, Ralph Izzo is also the Chair of NJ
After 3 Board.

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"I commend them for their leadership
in the business community and their commitment to making the future brighter
for the citizens of our state. The organization has more than doubled its
scope and reach since it began programming last September. It was launched in October 2000 with
celebrations in more than 1,200 communities nationwide.

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PSE+G marks the day with a major funding announcement designed to make
afterschool programming more accessible for NJ's working parents

NEWARK , N., Students from schools in
Hillside joined with corporate and community leaders at The Newark Museum
Thursday to celebrate national Lights On Afterschool Day.

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The PSE+G grant to NJ After 3, a non-profit dedicated to expanding
afterschool programming across New Jersey, will be split into payments over
three years.
"PSE+G continues to be a strong and steady supporter of New Jersey's
children and families," said Assemblyman Caraballo, whose district benefits
from many quality afterschool programs."
Partnered with local community non-profit organizations, NJ After 3
programs are school-based, which allows parents to work a full day with the
knowledge that their children have a safe, structured and supportive
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The Newark Museum partners with
the Hillside School district to run the NJ After 3 programs. "This
is an exciting opportunity to extend the Museum's service and outreach into
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