The Water and Sewer Utility donated just over 100 toys to outpatients at University Hospital
Newark Water & Sewer personnel with other toy drive volunteers at University Hospital, December 2024. Photo Courtesy: Newark Water and Sewer
December 18, 2024 — Newark Water & Sewer joined forces with the University Hospital Foundation, Newark Happening, and other organizations to donate toys to outpatient children. Water & Sewer alone donated just over 100 toys this year.
A city vehicle loaded with donated toys from Newark Water & Sewer employees.
Photo Courtesy: Newark Water & Sewer
To give back to the local community, Water & Sewer representatives volunteered in distributing toys and serving meals to give Newark children a spark of joy during the holiday season.
Mascots Water Winnie & Sewer Sammie made an appearance to spread the holiday cheer. Photo Courtesy: Newark Water and Sewer
“Our number one priority is our residents”, says Director Kareem Adeem. “We look at every opportunity to give back to the community as much as we can. I am thrilled that our Department contributed so generously to the toy drive this year”.
To learn more about the University Hospital Foundation and its mission, visit uhnjfoundation.org.