[NFBNJ] NFB BELL Fund Raiser: Pennies from Heaven

[Ellen Sullivan]

>From the Desk of Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey 

 

Greetings to all Chapter/Division/Committee Presidents, Chairs, Members and
Friends of the Blind,

 

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey will be holding its tenth
In-Person BELL Academy in August 2023. The National Federation of the
Blind's Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) R Academy helps
blind and low-vision children, develop the literacy and independent-living
skills that will empower them to achieve their academic goals and live the
lives they want. The program is offered free of charge to children ages four
through 12 years and runs for two weeks. We have many blind mentors who
volunteer their time for the academy as well as certified teaching staff.

 

We ask your support for this fund raiser. The name of this fund raiser
"Pennies from Heaven" is meant to convey the importance of every donation no
matter how small.  If you choose to and are able to  donate-thank you!
Donations will be used to support the NFBNJ BELL Academy and other
educational initiatives that help blind people grow into productive members
of society. The link to donate is:

 

 <https://www.nfbnj.org/pennies-from-heaven-fundraiser/>
https://www.nfbnj.org/pennies-from-heaven-fundraiser/

 

You may also send a check to our  Affiliate Treasurer:

Annmarie Cooke

7 Mayfair Road

Southampton, NJ 08088

  

Did You Know? 

Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven. 

Prior to the message, enjoy listening to Frank Sinatra and follow along with
the lyrics. 

At the conclusion of this message, enjoy listening to Louis Prima's version.


Hoping both versions will spark a flame in you to participate! 

 

Warmly, 

Linda Melendez, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

  

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Pennies from Heaven (Frank Sinatra - with Lyrics) - YouTube

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa-YV_ZjEzY>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa-YV_ZjEzY

 

Challenge:  Pennies from Heaven

 

The Gift of Giving

 

Living the life of your dreams includes  being  mindful of all the gifts you

have and reaching out to help others. You don't need to be rich to make your
money matter!  Next time you find a penny, or some spare change put in in a
jar and focus on the positive things in your life. The National Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey is asking you to JOIN THE CHALLENGE!

 

Start: March 1, 2023

End:  May 31, 2023

 

Thank you for your continued support to enable blind people to raise their
expectations to live the life they want. Education helps them to transform
their dreams into reality! 

 

Respectfully, 

 

Linda Melendez, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

 <mailto:president at nfbnj.org> president at nfbnj.org

 

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Louis Prima - Pennies from the Heaven - YouTube

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pELxwTp7gk>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pELxwTp7gk

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