Alpha Delta Kappa Selects Girls on the Run Central NJ for Northeast Conference Altruistic Project

Hillsborough, NJ August 16, 2022 - - Girls on the Run Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) has been selected as the recipient for the 2022 Northeast Region’s Alpha Delta Kappa’s Altruistic Project during the organization’s Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Over $5400 was raised during the conference, along with a sizeable donation of curriculum supplies for the Fall GOTR season. These generous contributions will provide girls in low-income communities with the opportunity to participate in Girls on the Run this September.

“Alpha Delta Kappa sisters are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young women and selecting GOTRCNJ as our Northeast Region’s altruistic project offers a way for us to take action in one of our region’s community,” said Joyce McAloon IVPNER (Alpha Delta Kappa-NE Region).

An independent study found that the Girls on the Run program is highly effective at driving transformative and lasting change in the lives of third – eighth-grade girls. 97% of participants said they learned critical life skills such as how to resolve conflict, manage emotions, help others, and make intentional decisions at Girls on the Run that they are using at home, at school and with their friends.

“The overwhelming support of Alpha Delta Kappa sisters will help move our vision forward by providing opportunities for girls who would not otherwise be able to participate in our life-changing program,” said GOTRCNJ Executive Director, Donna York.

About Alpha Delta Kappa:

Alpha Delta Kappa’s Northeast Region includes CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and VT. The purposes of the sisterhood are to honor outstanding women educators, strengthen the education profession through commitment for diversity and inclusion practices that respect and value each person for their unique qualities as well as enriching personal and professional development and making a difference through World Understanding. Alpha Delta Kappa’s Altruism includes donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Alzheimer’s Association, and education projects in all its serving area. For more information on becoming a member of Alpha Delta Kappa’s Northeast Region contact Joyce McAloon at jmcaloonadk@gmail.com.

About Girls on the Run of Central NJ:

Girls on the Run of Central NJ is a social and emotional wellness program for girls in grades 3-8 that inspires them to recognize their inner strength and what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through an evidence-based curriculum which includes dynamic discussions in confidence, competence and caring. Over the course of the ten-week program girls develop critical life skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The program culminates with the girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being emotionally and physically prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event. Annually GOTRCNJ serves over 2,200 girls at 117 locations in Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties. To learn more about fall season coaching, girl participation or to start a site contact donna.york@girlsontherun.org

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