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Ballroom dancers Christopher Pawling of Cher... Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Vice President of Finance and Administration... Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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United Way Board members Tom Ponosuk, Joanne Douds and David Bendush. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Gabriel and Mary Bober of Fanwood and Frank and Shelia Ortiz of Elizabeth enjoy the festivities. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Guest enjoyed an elegant dinner menu. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Guest came from all over the area to show their support for the United Way and its programs. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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The evening included a silent auction, featuring a variety of donated items. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Ballroom dancers Christopher Pawling of Cherry Hill, Chi Ewusi of Haddenfield, ad Leilani and Terry Viney of Millburn. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Kathy and James Horne, Sidney and Liz Blanchard, George and Libby Wong and Teresa Lucero enjoy the evening. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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James W. Horne, Jr., president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Union County, addresses the crowd. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Ballroom dancers Christopher Pawling of Cherry Hill and Chi Ewusi of Haddenfield show some fancy moves. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
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Guests Frank Collins of Hopatcong and Jackie Notch of Millington dance. Credits: George Leroy Hunter
Let's Dance: United Way of Greater Union County Hosts Annual Gala
Sunday, February 12, 2012 • 9:48am
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The United Way of Greater Union County Community Council of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights held the second annual Night of Dance on Saturday night at the Berkeley Heights Plaza.
The event featured dancing and dining and some of the state's finest ballroom dancers performing a variety of classic ballroom style moves. Proceeds for the Night of Dance benefit the United Way’s Special Response Fund which serves emergency family needs in the Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights community. The United Way is a non-profit organization that works with many businesses and civic entities to raise funds to aid communities according to their needs.
Boy Scouts of America, Arc of Union County, SAGE Eldercare, The Salvation Army, YWCA of Eastern Union County and Atlantic Health/Overlook Hospital Family Service were among the organizations that provide support to The United Way of Greater Union County and help make the Night of Dance event possible.
The main focus of the United Way is health, income and education.The organization got it's start in the late 1800s involving church leaders in the state of Colorado. For more information about The United Way of Greater Union County visit their website.
