Christmas Greetings to all our Families, Friends and Supporters

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Christmas Greetings from More Than Friends. We thank you for your support and wish you and your family an enjoyable time this Christmas Season. May your days be merry & bright.

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MORE THAN FRIENDS 11th Annual Celebration of Life Dinner Theater & Dance on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Bethwood in Totowa, NJ. All proceeds benefit cancer survivors!

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More ThanFriends

Who We Are

MissionStatement: More Than Friends is aLatino/Caribbean/American Initiative that seeks to strengthen family life andstructure through programs that promote health awareness, quality education,community involvement, and economic empowerment.

What We Do

Caring &Sharing Baskets:

In keeping with our mission topromote good health, we give Caring and Sharing baskets to cancer patientsundergoing chemotherapy and radiation, and we have created a fund to serve thespecific needs of un-insured and under-insured cancer survivors.

Book Fest:

We promote quality education by hosting our annual book fest called,“Winners Practice in the Off-Season” every summer at Third Ward Park in Passaic. Our goal is toreach 100 children.

Every child receives a book, writing pads, pens, pencils,and any materials that can make this event significant in a child’sdevelopmental journey. The eventincludes reading to children, making crafts, face painting, etc. It’s anenrichment activity for children, grades Pre-k to Fourth Grade, as well as areminder to continue reading throughout the summer.

The New Jersey State Tests- Assessmentsof Skills and Knowledge (NJASK 3&4) are given in the Third and FourthGrades, and we want to help families become aware that they have to preparetheir young children for these assessments.

More Than Friends wants to make sure that “NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND” ifgiven the opportunity and the necessary resources.

Celebration ofLife Dinner Dance:

We encourage everyone to celebratelife with us at our Annual Celebration of Life Dinner Dance which we celebrateannually on the second Saturday in the month of November. During the dance wehonor community members for their service and contributions to health,education and social welfare programs. All proceeds from the dance benefitcancer survivors by helping them create a positive attitude and a fightingspirit to emerge victorious as they conquer this disease.

Tea Party:
Our Annual Tea Party takesplace every spring. More Than Friends is proud to host a gathering where womenand guests of all ages get together for an afternoon filled with informationregarding women empowerment and nurturing, health, beauty, and fashion. A fun-filled Tricky Tray is also enjoyed by all.

Relay forLife and Making Strides:

Teaming up with The AmericanCancer Society, More Than Friends takes part in these community gatheringswhere everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. Teams get togetherand share several hours taking turns walking or running around a track/path.All monies raised go to the ACS to help prevent cancer, save lives, anddiminish suffering from the disease.

Executive Board Members

Dr. Elise Bourne-Busby-Chairperson

LorénBarbosa- Co-Chairperson

Lystra Huntley- Treasurer

TrudyKing - Recording Secretary

Nancy Barbosa- CorrespondingSecretary

EthelEdwards- Public Relations

Dale Cephas- Public Relations

Members- At- Large

Uris Cephas,

Merle Solomon,

Susan Twyman,

Jan Perez-Maltes,

MarleneNenadich,

Faby Colon

More Than Friends Organization

Christmas Greetings to all our Families, Friends and Supporters