ThanksForGiving Gala tops $30K

HAMMONTON—More than 150 people attended the Hammonton Education Foundation (HEF) ThanksForGiving Gala on November 16. The event raised over $30,000 to support education in the community.

The night was made possible by Diamond Sponsor Joseph R. Umosella Family Foundation, Platinum Sponsors: All Vinyl Fencing, D’Amico Travel, Life Brokerage, Hardenbergh Insurance Group, Atlantic Blueberry Co., Robert Capoferri, Johnston Controls, Aqueduct Plumbing, Dave Birnbaum, Re/Max, Kiwanis of Hammonton, Hammonton Education Foundation, C.J. Watson, Sirolli Construction Management; Gold Sponsors: Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Labeling & Packaging, ML Ruberton Agency, RCS Advanced Services, Taffeta Salon & Spa, Turnkey Design Build; Dessert Sponsors Kathi & Art Galleta, Casciano Coffee Bar; Silver Sponsors: BCA Insurance Group, Calderone Property Services, Funky Cow Café, Pillow in the Pines, Taffeta Salon & Spa, and Twenty Four Investments.

According to their report, the HEF has fulfilled more than $615,000 in grants to date, supporting teachers and staff in projects that benefit the students of Hammonton. Projects include the Music Garden at Early Childhood Education Center, the playground at Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School, the sewing club at Hammonton Middle School, and field trips at Hammonton High School. In addition, the HEF sponsors pantries in each school providing necessities for students in need.

The grand prize for the evening was a $1,000, 4 night / 5 day all-inclusive Caribbean Vacation with Riu Resorts provided by D’Amico Travel