Alliance will use survey data to best target programs to combat abuse
The Wall Community Alliance is asking residents to complete and return a short survey to help the organization best use its resources to combat substance abuse. There are two surveys, attached to this story, that ask a variety of questions about drug and alcohol use. One is directed specifically at older residents. The forms are anonymous. The survey results will be used by the Wall Community Alliance to complete a needs assessment, which is used so that the organization can create the most appropriate programs and activities for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. The programs are funded by the Governor’s Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and facilitated by the Wall Alliance.
Wall Community Alliance accepting nominations until March 15
The Wall Township Community Alliance Committee is accepting nominations for its 2013 Wall’s Citizen of the Year award. The annual award is presented to a resident who has performed outstanding service or made exceptional voluntary contributions to the community, according to the alliance. Nominations can be made by anyone in town and the award recipient is not informed until the day of the ceremony, the alliance says. When making a selection, the alliance looks for individuals that continually gives their time, talent and expertise for the benefit of Wall, the alliance says. If you know of someone who fits the bill and would like to make a nomination, download the nomination form – attached to this story – and return it to: The Wall …
Fun, health, information and more fun on tap for 12th annual event
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Keith Brown
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Wall Community Alliance and the Garrow Family Chiropractic are scheduled to host Kids Day America Saturday at town hall, 2700 Allaire Ave. The free event, Wall’s 12th annual celebration, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will provide information on crime prevention, child safety, drug and alcohol prevention and environmental awareness. Wall Police and Fire, departments and the Monmouth County Sheriffs Department are scheduled to be on hand to talk to kids, perform demonstrations and provide fun and educational information. Face painting, crafts, balloons, tattoos, a moonwalk, a petting zoo, clowns, hay rides, a DJ and givaways are planned throughout the event. For more information, call (732) 820-4792 or email kmeyler@…
Tony Garrow
2:23 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Kids Day America is such a great community event. I am so happy to see Wall Township come together for the kids every year.... more ›