Tun Tavern Hosts NJ SHARES Benefit Night

Tun Tavern in Atlantic City is hosting a Dine-to-Donate event for NJ SHARES on Thursday, July 27. NJ SHARES is a statewide, non-profit 501(c)3 organization which provides grants to households facing a temporary financial hardship to help them pay their utility bills.

During the event, taking place from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, 20 percent of each bill will be donated to the NJ SHARES energy assistance program in Atlantic County for those that present a coupon. The event will feature guest bartenders from many organizations and partners in the South Jersey Community, highlighting how our community continues to come together to respond to our neighbors in need affected by the local economic crisis.

Visit http://njshares.org/aboutNJShares/special-events.asp to print out a coupon.

Guest Bartender Schedule
5:15 p.m. - Atlantic City Mayor Donald A. Guardian

6:00 p.m. - Susan Coan, Atlantic City Electric, Vice President Atlantic Region

7:00 p.m. - Family Service Association

• Alisa Guenther, Program Supervisor Spruce Family Success Center
• Caitlyn Baldwin, Program Supervisor New Day Family Success Center

8:00 p.m. - Richard J. Uniacke, Vice President, Southern Branch, Community FoodBank of NJ

8:30 p.m. - Vince Maione, President, Atlantic City Electric

9:00 p.m. - Gina LaPlaca, Director of State Government Affairs, Verizon NJ

About New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES)
NJ SHARES began in 1998 and served 99 households. Currently, NJ SHARES has provided 183,000 households with $74.5 million in energy assistance. The NJ SHARES Client Services Call Center was established in 2005 and aids thousands of households annually with enrollment in Verizon, Communication Lifeline. Most recently we have partnered with Atlantic City Electric and administer ACE Helping Hands. In addition, NJ SHARES provides weatherization, conservation and efficiency information in partnership with our 250 plus partners throughout the state. Visit www.njshares.org to learn more.