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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>From the Desk of Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey(NFBNJ)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, BELL Academy Co-coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Dear NFBNJ Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>This fund raiser will close on June 1 and I want to thank all those who have graciously supported it. We are still $900 away from our goal of $2500 and with $400 more in donations we will reach $2000 which will make a wonderful contribution to our 2023 In-Person BELL Academy and help pay for supplies, field trips and Braille Books for the children.</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>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:</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/pennies-from-heaven-fundraiser/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>https://www.nfbnj.org/pennies-from-heaven-fundraiser/</span></a><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>You may also send a check to our Affiliate Treasurer:</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Annmarie Cooke</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>7 Mayfair Road</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Southampton, NJ 08088</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>The Gift of Giving</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Living the life of your dreams includes being mindful of all the gifts you</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>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!</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Your support helps blind people to raise their expectations to live the life they want. Education helps them to transform their dreams into reality!</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you again for all your help and generosity!</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Linda Melendez, President</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>president@nfbnj.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>