August 27, 2007
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2007 "Chuckles for Children" - Save the date

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August 27, 2007
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2007 "Chuckles for Children" - Touching Tomorrow Today

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June 15, 2007
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THE EDWARD W. AND STELLA C. VAN HOUTEN MEMORIAL FUND INVESTS $20,000 IN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PERTH AMBOY

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May 28, 2007
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TECHNOLOGY & SPORTS ENRICHMENT CAMP APPLICATION 2007 A POSITIVE PLACE FOR KIDS

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ - The Perth Amboy branch of Banco Popular announces its commitment to serve as a corporate partner in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy's "It Just Takes One" campaign.

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ - AMERIGROUP Community Care (AMERIGROUP) has awarded the newly established Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy (BGCPA) with a $2,000 grant.

"AMERIGROUP supports a proactive approach to health and well-being, and that starts in our communities," said Rita Harris, Director, Marketing for AMERIGROUP in New Jersey. "We feel that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy share our values and principles. Through working together, we can take action to make a real difference."

The grant will support BGCPA's Smart MOVES program, a comprehensive health and wellness program. Designed by and the product of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Smart MOVES not only educates youth as to healthy habits and the consequences of bad choices (particularly as it relates to tobacco, alcohol, drugs and overeating), but also provides youth with the coping and resistance skills to withstand peer influences and other factors that lead to unhealthy behavior.

"AMERIGROUP continues to demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to youth and to the City of Perth Amboy", said Yvonne Lopez, Interim Chairperson for the BGCPA Board of Directors. "When it comes to community and corporate responsibility, AMERIGROUP has always been right at the forefront."

Profile of AMERIGROUP Community Care

AMERIGROUP Corporation, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, improves healthcare access and quality for low-income Americans by developing innovative managed health services for the public sector. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, including AMERIGROUP Community Care in New Jersey, AMERIGROUP serves more than 1.2 million people in the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, visit www.amerigroupcorp.com.

Profile of Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy

Created by the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy (BGCPA) is a provisional member affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and plays a critical role in further expanding the BGCA movement. Serving Perth Amboy youth ages 6-21, BGCPA will establish youth facilities and programs designed solely for youth. In addition, BGCPA ensures that all Clubs are available and affordable for all youth.

For further information, please contact Jorge Cruz at 732-293-0135, ext. 122.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Chevron Corporation has awarded the newly established Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy (BGCPA) with a $3,000 grant.

"As a long-time corporate resident in the City of Perth Amboy, we feel a strong sense of connection to the kids, families, and the overall community of Perth Amboy," says Kevin McMahon, Refinery Manager for the Chevron's Perth Amboy refinery. "This contribution is an extension of this connection, and our belief in the mission of Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy".

"A heartfelt 'thank you' to Chevron, and joining the growing cadre of partners and stakeholders who continue to invest in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy, and in our youth", says Yvonne Lopez, Interim Chairperson for the BGCPA Board of Directors.

Profile of Chevron Corporation
Chevron's Perth Amboy asphalt plant has operated since 1948. While the plant's primary product is asphalt, it also produces distillate used in home heating oil, fuel oil and other petroleum products sold to refiners and chemical manufacturers for further processing. The facility occupies approximately 250 acres in Perth Amboy with a small parcel of property in Woodbridge Township. Important facts:

• "Single largest taxpayer in the city ($3.3 million in 2006)
• "Employs 70 full-time Chevron personnel and various contract personnel
• "Contributes to local fire and safety departments, community organizations and charities
• "Protects the safety and health of people and the environment
• "Goal is to be recognized and admired worldwide for safety, health and environmental excellence
• "Participates with Chemtura, Kinder Morgan, and Perth Amboy neighbors in a Community Advisory Panel to engage the community in an open dialogue about facility operations and community concerns
• "Developed and maintains a long-range plan for the remediation and redevelopment of those sections of the site that are no longer needed for asphalt production.
• "Approximately 95 acres have been remediated and sold as part of a Perth Amboy redevelopment project.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Well over 300 supporters from Perth Amboy and throughout the state and region assembled into Studio 9, a Woodbridge-based nightclub, to support the newly formed Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy. A diverse mix of Perth Amboy residents and youth and representatives of the private and public sector came out to enjoy "Chuckles for Children" - Touching Tomorrow Today, the first annual comedy event for BGCPA. The event was held on Thursday, November 9^th.

"As evidenced by the many contributors to tonight's event and the growing cadre of partners, the power of 'we' cannot be overstated - the power of multiple partners and individuals who work collectively toward a shared vision", stated Yvonne Lopez, Chairperson of BGCPA's Board of Directors and Vice President for Wachovia Bank, the event's primary sponsor. Additional sponsors included Provident Bank, United Health Plan, PNC Bank, Americhoice, North Fork Bank, PSE&G, Verizon, Perth Amboy Community Advisory Panel, and AMERIGROUP.

The show featured two of the comic industry's rising stars - Kyle Grooms, a Perth Amboy native whose numerous performance credits include Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central, VH-1, and Comic View; and a guest performance from Ronald Snipes, also a Perth Amboy native and teacher at the William C. McGinnis School, a Perth Amboy-based middle school. The two additional performers included two of the more well-known and popular veterans in the comedy business - Tony Woods, who regularly performs on Comedy Central, Def Comedy Jam, and Comic View; and Rich Ramirez, a veteran of the New York City comedy circuit. "The comics brought the house down!" exclaimed Annie Ruchalski, one of the event's attendees and native of Perth Amboy.

The event exceeded fundraising and "friend-raisng" objectives. Well over $25,000 in net income was raised from corporate sponsorships, ticket and ad journal sales, and purchases from the silent auction.

"Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy!' said Gene Bailey, Regional Services Director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. "We look forward to continue working with the parents, youth, and all relevant stakeholders of the City of Perth Amboy to ensure Perth Amboy kids who need us the most will be served - to ensure that the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy is the "Positive Place for Kids"!

"Tonight, we take an all-important step forward - a step towards a better tomorrow for our kids" says Jorge "Sam" Cruz, BGCPA's Interim Chief Professional Officer. "However, there are many more steps to take. Mayor Booker recently asked Newark residents an important question - 'Will you stand with me?' We ask a similar question with a slight twist - 'Will you step with us'?"

Profile of Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy
Created by the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy (BGCPA) is a provisional member affiliate of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and plays a critical role in further expanding the BGCA movement. Serving Perth Amboy youth ages 6-21, BGCPA will establish youth facilities and programs designed solely for youth. In addition, BGCPA ensures that all Clubs are available and affordable for all youth. As a local affiliate, BGCPA must adhere to the strict operating and program performance requirements governed by Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Profile of Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Entering its centennial year, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America currently serves an estimated 4.6 million youth in more than 3,900 Club sites located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and several international military bases. BGCA's mission statement - "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens". BGCPA principles: a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity.

For further information, please contact Jorge Cruz at 732-293-0135, ext. 122.