Click here to download the PDF Review In 2024, Sylvia’s Children continued its critical work at Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Daycare School in Uganda. We weathered storms, engaged our community, and overcame the odds to ensure our children will continue to thrive. In April, a flood ravaged the campus, severely damaging a dormitory (the [Read More]
[OCEAN, N. J. – Jan. 3, 2024] -- In the world of contact sports, where every twist and turn can make headlines, East Coast Movement Performance Institute (East Coast MPI) is stepping into the limelight with a revolutionary approach to athlete recovery and performance. Nestled in the Township of Ocean, N.J. (Monmouth County), East [Read More]
No UGGS, no North Face Parkas or gloves, no face masks to protect from the wind, snow and cold … what kept the men in the Revolutionary War army going? They often walked hundreds of miles in shoes that were lined with paper and straw to keep their fee warm, there were food shortages [Read More]
Oliver Cromwell a revolutionary war soldier received the Badge of Merit for six years faithful service from General George Washington, will finally be honored in his hometown of Burlington, NJ. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have a ceremony and award a plaque in honor of his participation and efforts in the American [Read More]
FREEHOLD, N. J. Emily Kim, a 12-year-old student from Manalapan, has been announced as the first-place winner of the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freeholds 2022 Oratorical Contest. Kim was handpicked by a select group of judges with her extraordinary presentation entitled Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times As the winner of the Oratorical Contests county-wide [Read More]
Bill Bechtoldt and The New Jersey Work Camp came together with The Holmdel Kiwanis Club, along with the help of Tonys Mountain Construction, and installed a Handicap Ramp for seniors in Keyport, NJ in less than two days. Taking part in this project was Anthony Montagna,the owner of Tonys Mountain Construction, Montagna and two [Read More]
This is a sad day for me … I cannot keep the Butler building any longer. Between $7,000 a month for a home health aide for my husband and the Butler building expenses I had to make a tough decision… I listed it with Close Converse in Brainerd. Close Converse Real Estate Flyer [Read More]
JUNE 1-2, 2019 Noon - 5pm Rain or Shine FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, NJ Stay Up To Date with Vendor, Entertainment and Event Details on Facebook! DETAILS The wine festival will be held at FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. On Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 2, festival goers can look forward [Read More]
It's time to get warm! Some of us are freezing to death with below zero temperatures ... others are in snow up to their hairlines! It's time to start thinking warm thoughts and going to Uganda for the summer trip. With temperatures in the 60-80 F range EVERY DAY it's a wonderful fantasy! I [Read More]
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold is encouraging area students to speak their minds about the topic Where are my roots of Optimism as part of the Optimists International Oratorical Contest for the 2017-2018 year. The Optimist Club will judge the local students speeches based on content and presentation to determine the top two winners. [Read More]
Your Content Goes Here The students at Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Day Care School have adopted Sylvia Allen as their "Grandmother," and Sylvia has adopted them. The school has grown and the needs have grown with it. Where once there were 439 students, now there are over 1,000; 25% of them are [Read More]
The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting Minnesotas historic resources. PAM is a Statewide Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Sylvia Allen is featured in their latest magazine issue. The Magazine of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is available for download [Read More]
Its been 13 years since Holmdel-based nonprofit Sylvias Children, founded and operated by longtime Holmdel resident and professional marketing, events and sponsorship expert Sylvia Allen, began hosting trips to the East African nation of Uganda, bringing along a select number of voluntourists. Over the last few years, these trips have expanded to include medical professionals, [Read More]
Mark your calendars. Two of New Jerseys most popular wine festivals are once again returning this year. The third-annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival will return on Saturday, April 22rd and Sunday, April 23th in the Waretown Recreation and Lake Area, located at 182 Wells Mill Road. The yearly two-day event will feature tastings from [Read More]
The 1200 children at the Mbiriizi Primary school in Uganda are looking forward to their Christmas when the school year ends in 15 days. They are excited not by Game Boys, Legos or iPads, but by simple gifts that bring warmth and dignity. Last year each child got a new blanket. This year each girl [Read More]
HireNurses.com has formed an alliance with Sylvias Children to solicit health care professionals for upcoming medical trips thereby allowing Sylvias Children to fulfill its mission of providing quality health care to the school, its employees, the family members of the children and the village of Mbiriizi in general. Read Story Visit Sylvia's Children's Web Site [Read More]
To honor this years National Nurses Week, Boston-based HireNurses.com named Lydia Nunes, a 28-year-old Ugandan nurse, its first Nurse of the Week. Nurses who had been nominated for this honor had to submit a description of their job and why they are a nurse. Lydias winning entry was both heartwarming and touched the hearts of [Read More]
In the words of famed author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia, A single rose can be my garden…a single friend, my world. On April 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dotties House, a transitional housing facility designed to aid women and children who have survived domestic abuse, will be taking that sentiment to heart [Read More]
Getting Ahead: Sylvia Allen Says the Right Time to Start a Business is Now! Sylvia Allen has not been afraid to try new things in her career There is never a right time to start a business. So if you are thinking of doing it, just do it. Thats how I got started. I [Read More]
It only takes one person to make a difference. After devoting the past 10 years to her nonprofit Sylvias Children, anyone who has met New Jersey resident Sylvia Allen, 76, would undoubtedly agree she has helped make life better for more than 1,000 children in Mbiriizi, Uganda. Allen journeyed to Africa with another mission group [Read More]
