Local Teens Honored by Creative Living Counseling Center
TEENS MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO BE RECOGNIZED WITH HUMANITY AWARDS
Contact: Gretchen Janssen, 201-327-2424, ext. 256
ALLENDALE, N.J., SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 - Local teens will be honored by the Creative Living Counseling Center (CLCC) at the Ninth Annual Humanity Awards event as examples of outstanding youth who exhibit exemplary qualities of caring, compassion, justice and non-violence leading to community building. The public is invited to this inspiring program which will be held Sunday, November 23 at 4:30 p.m. The location will be West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Sreet, Ridgewood, N.J.
This event will include performances by Broadway star, Julie Hanson, of "Phantom of the Opera" and other Broadway performers as well as exceptionally talented local teen soloists who will honor the awardees with a "Broadway show." A gala reception will follow.
From former recipients:“Receiving the Humanity Award really motivated me to continue service work and reaffirmed the importance of my work in the community.” Joiselle Cunningham, Teaneck High School. “I am extremely grateful as a teenager to have the privilege of understanding the true meaning of hope and compassion.” Matthew Renzulli, Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne. "This is the most inspiring event I have ever attended," said Dr. Roja Singh, recent professor of William Paterson University. "This is the high point of my year," said Dr. Gretchen Janssen, Executive Director of Creative Living Counseling Center. "Hearing the stories of these teens who give so much of themselves to those in our communities who are in need reassures me that our country has a good future. Their initiatives include clothing drives for the homeless, caring for terminally ill students of their own age, creating positive environments for those who feel marginalized so they can be prepared for college. and many other projects."
This program is also the major fundraiser to support the outreach programs of CLCC. These include groups for bereaved teens, anger management groups for men and women, workshops addressed to specific needs. Creative Living has been a non-profit interfaith counseling service with offices in Bergen and Passaic counties for 41 years. CLCC is committed to enriching individual, family and community life though professional psychological counseling services which also embrace the spirituality of its clients.
Tickets are available by contacting CLCC at 201-327-2424, ext. 260 or at the door. Advance tickets are $25 adult, or $30 at the door, students 10-18 and senior citizens are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free. Further information can be seen at www.creativelivingresource.org
Contact: Gretchen Janssen, 201-327-2424, ext. 256
ALLENDALE, N.J., SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 - Local teens will be honored by the Creative Living Counseling Center (CLCC) at the Ninth Annual Humanity Awards event as examples of outstanding youth who exhibit exemplary qualities of caring, compassion, justice and non-violence leading to community building. The public is invited to this inspiring program which will be held Sunday, November 23 at 4:30 p.m. The location will be West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Sreet, Ridgewood, N.J.
This event will include performances by Broadway star, Julie Hanson, of "Phantom of the Opera" and other Broadway performers as well as exceptionally talented local teen soloists who will honor the awardees with a "Broadway show." A gala reception will follow.
From former recipients:“Receiving the Humanity Award really motivated me to continue service work and reaffirmed the importance of my work in the community.” Joiselle Cunningham, Teaneck High School. “I am extremely grateful as a teenager to have the privilege of understanding the true meaning of hope and compassion.” Matthew Renzulli, Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne. "This is the most inspiring event I have ever attended," said Dr. Roja Singh, recent professor of William Paterson University. "This is the high point of my year," said Dr. Gretchen Janssen, Executive Director of Creative Living Counseling Center. "Hearing the stories of these teens who give so much of themselves to those in our communities who are in need reassures me that our country has a good future. Their initiatives include clothing drives for the homeless, caring for terminally ill students of their own age, creating positive environments for those who feel marginalized so they can be prepared for college. and many other projects."
This program is also the major fundraiser to support the outreach programs of CLCC. These include groups for bereaved teens, anger management groups for men and women, workshops addressed to specific needs. Creative Living has been a non-profit interfaith counseling service with offices in Bergen and Passaic counties for 41 years. CLCC is committed to enriching individual, family and community life though professional psychological counseling services which also embrace the spirituality of its clients.
Tickets are available by contacting CLCC at 201-327-2424, ext. 260 or at the door. Advance tickets are $25 adult, or $30 at the door, students 10-18 and senior citizens are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free. Further information can be seen at www.creativelivingresource.org
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