The Wishlist Foundation, a nonprofit group of dedicated Pearl Jam fans raised
$1,000 for Habitat for Humanity Newark during a fundraiser on May 18th, prior to the
legendary rock band’s concert at Newark’s Prudential Center later that evening.
The event, held at MMM Bellos Pub in Newark, featured live music from members of NO
CODE, a Pearl Jam tribute band based in New Jersey, and happy hour priced drinks.
“Our heartfelt thanks go to The Wishlist Foundation for choosing Habitat Newark as the
beneficiary of this event,” said David Zurheide, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity
Newark. “You’re not only dedicated Pearl Jam fans; you’re dedicated to helping people. This
donation will help us provide homes for hard-working, low-income families here in Essex
County.”
Attendees made donations at the event and received incentive items like Pearl Jam-inspired
T-shirts, posters, wristbands, mouse pads and ticket albums and chances to win fan donated
Pearl Jam memorabilia. There was also a silent auction featuring autographed
items donated by band members. All proceeds from the raffle and auction will go to Habitat
for Humanity Newark.
About the Wishlist Foundation
Incorporated in 2006, the Wishlist Foundation is a nonprofit fan run organization dedicated
to supporting Pearl Jam and its band members’ charitable and philanthropic efforts. Since
2004, the Wishlist Foundation and thousands of Pearl Jam fans across the globe have
together raised over $400k to date through a variety of grassroots fundraising methods.
The Foundation supports many charitable organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation
and Advocacy for Patients and has sponsored over 70 fundraiser parties for fans of Pearl
Jam, helping to foster the unique “family” atmosphere in the fan community.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Newark Volunteers Work In the Heartland
A group of nearly two dozen volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Newark traveled half
way across the country in May to work on houses to replace homes that were destroyed in
the devastating floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in June 2008.
The flood, considered a 1,000 year event, destroyed substantial parts of the city and left
hundreds homeless. Help has been slow to come and many are still displaced, but
gradually progress is being made.
Instead of rebuilding some of the homes in the same location, a new community in
Robins Iowa, a few miles north of Cedar Rapids, is quickly taking shape and will be the
home of several families who are working with Habitat for Humanity Cedar Valley to
build brand new homes.
The Newark crew, led by Barry and Sheila Wolfensohn and Carol Manning, worked at
the Habitat warehouse and in five working days constructed the walls for two full homes.
The walls will be transported to the new site in Robins where they will be assembled with
foundations, floors, ceilings and roofs. In Robins, where the new community is taking
shape, the Habitat homes will be the first to be constructed in a large housing
development.
The Volunteers stayed in a hotel in Mount Vernon, IA which is about 20 minutes away
from where the work was done. While there they visited the Amana Colonies for dinner
and several of the women went to work at a site in Iowa City for National Women Build
day. The Newark Crew was joined on the job in Cedar Rapids by an enthusiastic group
of AmeriCorps Volunteers, and the local building team.
This group of Newark Volunteers has worked in other areas in past years, including New
Orleans and Biloxi, MS. Future trips will be announced at this Website and be sure you
have signed up for our E-newsletter from the home page.
For pictures, click here.
way across the country in May to work on houses to replace homes that were destroyed in
the devastating floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in June 2008.
The flood, considered a 1,000 year event, destroyed substantial parts of the city and left
hundreds homeless. Help has been slow to come and many are still displaced, but
gradually progress is being made.
Instead of rebuilding some of the homes in the same location, a new community in
Robins Iowa, a few miles north of Cedar Rapids, is quickly taking shape and will be the
home of several families who are working with Habitat for Humanity Cedar Valley to
build brand new homes.
The Newark crew, led by Barry and Sheila Wolfensohn and Carol Manning, worked at
the Habitat warehouse and in five working days constructed the walls for two full homes.
The walls will be transported to the new site in Robins where they will be assembled with
foundations, floors, ceilings and roofs. In Robins, where the new community is taking
shape, the Habitat homes will be the first to be constructed in a large housing
development.
The Volunteers stayed in a hotel in Mount Vernon, IA which is about 20 minutes away
from where the work was done. While there they visited the Amana Colonies for dinner
and several of the women went to work at a site in Iowa City for National Women Build
day. The Newark Crew was joined on the job in Cedar Rapids by an enthusiastic group
of AmeriCorps Volunteers, and the local building team.
This group of Newark Volunteers has worked in other areas in past years, including New
Orleans and Biloxi, MS. Future trips will be announced at this Website and be sure you
have signed up for our E-newsletter from the home page.
For pictures, click here.
New Cheerios Commercial Will Feature Jason Ramsey
Hollywood came to Newark, at least for a day in early May. At the new Habitat building
sites on 12th Avenue it was camera, lights, action and all the trimmings. The single
element of focus was Habitat Newark’s Construction Manager, the usually camera shy,
Jason Ramsey.
In a really amazing turn of events Jason was one of four people in the United States
selected to be featured in upcoming commercials for the popular breakfast food. There
were thousands of applicants and Jason is one of four winners. Each of the individuals
was selected because he or she had an interesting story to tell and exemplifies the kind of
people who would eat Cheerios. They will be selling Cheerios, but Habitat Newark
should get a plug or two at the same time.
The morning was cloudy, but we were told that was just as good as a sunny day because
the technicians would rather control the light themselves. It took a veritable army to
shoot these TV commercials. It took several large trucks, a rolling sound studio, and
more than 50 staff members in the area to make sure every little thing would come out
just perfect. It took make-up artists to make sure Jason looked his best, and a full
wardrobe staff as well.
In the background, Mr. Willie Clark, Bob Howard, Carol Paster and Kathryn Cassidy
worked industriously on a front porch for the new house. It took a lot of lighting devices
and a tremendous amount of equipment to pull it all together. It also took the cooperation
of local Newark Police officers who kept traffic diverted and moving around the
neighborhood.
All in all it was an exciting day for the Habitat Newark team and for neighbors who
enjoyed the fun as well.
Schedules for the commercials have not yet been set, but check back on this Website and
we will keep you posted.
For pictures, click here.
sites on 12th Avenue it was camera, lights, action and all the trimmings. The single
element of focus was Habitat Newark’s Construction Manager, the usually camera shy,
Jason Ramsey.
In a really amazing turn of events Jason was one of four people in the United States
selected to be featured in upcoming commercials for the popular breakfast food. There
were thousands of applicants and Jason is one of four winners. Each of the individuals
was selected because he or she had an interesting story to tell and exemplifies the kind of
people who would eat Cheerios. They will be selling Cheerios, but Habitat Newark
should get a plug or two at the same time.
The morning was cloudy, but we were told that was just as good as a sunny day because
the technicians would rather control the light themselves. It took a veritable army to
shoot these TV commercials. It took several large trucks, a rolling sound studio, and
more than 50 staff members in the area to make sure every little thing would come out
just perfect. It took make-up artists to make sure Jason looked his best, and a full
wardrobe staff as well.
In the background, Mr. Willie Clark, Bob Howard, Carol Paster and Kathryn Cassidy
worked industriously on a front porch for the new house. It took a lot of lighting devices
and a tremendous amount of equipment to pull it all together. It also took the cooperation
of local Newark Police officers who kept traffic diverted and moving around the
neighborhood.
All in all it was an exciting day for the Habitat Newark team and for neighbors who
enjoyed the fun as well.
Schedules for the commercials have not yet been set, but check back on this Website and
we will keep you posted.
For pictures, click here.
Habitat Newark Golf Outing
Please join Habitat Newark for our second annual golf outing:
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Glen Ridge Country Club
555 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
11:00 AM
BBQ Lunch
1:00 PM
Shotgun Start
5:30 PM
Dinner
Cost: $250 per golfer
Sponsorship opportunities available
For more information, please visit:
or call the Habitat Newark office: 973.634.3330
We hope you'll join us!
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