HACE Presents the Second Annual Scholarship Gala

Elizabeth, NJ, March 15, 2024 –The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) invitations all neighborhood members and companions, native leaders, and supporters of schooling to its Second Annual Scholarship Gala being hosted on April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Kean University STEM Building in Union Township, New Jersey. HACE is fundraising with a view to sponsor 5 scholarships together with the John Robert Rumola Memorial Scholarships, the William D. Jones Scholarship, the HACE YouthBuild Scholarship, and the HACE Commissioners Graduate Scholarship. Scholarship alternatives will likely be obtainable to residents and Section 8 individuals of the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth in addition to City of Elizabeth residents.

The HACE Scholarship Fund was established in 2015. The function of the fund is to help the academic objectives of Elizabeth residents by aiding them with academic prices similar to tuition, books, and any extra charges. Scholarships will likely be obtainable to these seeking to pursue their schooling in a conventional 2- or 4-year faculty, college, commerce faculty, or graduate faculty. “We have been thrilled to revitalize the scholarship fund final 12 months and advance alternatives for younger adults in the Elizabeth neighborhood,” stated William Jones, Executive Director of HACE. “We anticipate an excellent larger turnout at this 12 months’s occasion and welcome our companions and fellow advocates of upper schooling to make a real distinction in these people’ lives.” HACE’s Second Annual Scholarship Gala will function a cocktail reception, dinner, stay music, and the presentation of the scholarship and neighborhood awards.

The following neighborhood companions who’ve had an impression on HACE residents and additional pushed HACE’s mission will likely be highlighted:

• Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services – Nancy Schneeloch and Cory Storch
• Rutgers University Center for Green Building – Jennifer Senick and Deborah Plotnik
• Community Foodbank of New Jersey – Elaine Sanders
• Kean University’s Department of Occupational Therapy – Claire Mulry

Those excited about attending the gala can buy particular person tickets or sponsorship packages by visiting the occasion web page at hacenj.sq..website/occasions. There are 5 totally different sponsorship ranges together with Platinum ($7,500), Diamond ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,000), and Bronze ($500). Individual tickets to the occasion are $125. Each sponsorship bundle comes with a specified variety of tickets in addition to a chance for advert house in the gala program; extra donations will also be made by way of the occasion web page at hacenj.sq..website/donations. Tickets and sponsorship packages will also be bought in individual at 688 Maple Avenue, Elizabeth, N.J. 07202.