Bridges of Peace Projects: "Bridges of Peace Jam Concerts" & our "Help a Child Through a Soldier Drives"
BOP Jam: BRIDGES OF PEACE JAM, PLEASE SUPPORT US!
Posted by admin2 on Friday, May 13 @ 20:27:23 MST (3197 reads)
BRIDGES OF PEACE, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity to present...
BRIDGES OF PEACE JAM II
** Date has been postponed
Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
"A MUSIC CONCERT FOR PEACE, UNITY, LOVE & CHARITY"
Artists that support us include PETE SEEGER, JON BON JOVI & many others worldwide united to promote global peace and acts of charity. Bridges of Peace is an inclusive organization that invites everyone to get involved with its mission.
"Through our event, 'Bridges of Peace Jam', our goal is to reach the souls of people through music. We feel the ‘Power Of Music’ is so great that it can move people to new ways of thinking. The artists are the ones to reach them and open their hearts; we are just the ones to put them all together for a unified purpose of love, peace and kind works of charity." ~ Diane Eleftheriades, Founder/President
** We are currently seeking a major talent who would like to PERFORM at our event, please email us at contact@bridgepeace.org. Thank you for your support. **
Also please LIKE us on FACEBOOK
To send donations by mail and or to send celebrity memorabilia for auction, please mail to:
Bridges of Peace
P.O. Box 66
Parlin, NJ 08859
Site News: Meeting Pete Seeger at the Water Festival
Posted by admin2 on Monday, July 06 @ 20:32:07 MST (12222 reads)
6/28/09 - Pictured Pete Seeger talking to Bridges of Peace's Pres. Diane Eleftheriades, Mary Casella & Marianne Riscoe. Karen Bebert, VP not pictured
Pete Seeger and Ray Korona wrote "Toys for Peace" for our organization Bridges of Peace and sang it for us here at the Water Festival in NYC. After I had said that we started the project in Sayreville and then opened it up nationwide with a drive just being completed in Texas and that we are just mothers trying to make a difference. He smiled and told us that he thinks women are the ones who are gonna change this world because they are more compassionate...
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VIDEO Coming
Listen/About "Toys for Peace"
Drives: Toy Drive in Alice, Texas (Sonny's Senior Project)
Posted by admin2 on Monday, March 23 @ 20:53:11 MST (4271 reads)
Mari writes "Alice, Texas--Our son, Sonny Perez, has pledged to dedicate his senior year to researching the benefits of Play Therapy for children of war, and to collecting and donating toys in honor of Cpl. Orlando Benavides, a class of 2004 graduate of Freer High School, who is currently ending his 2nd tour in Iraq at Camp Freedom, Iraq. This is his Senior Project for graduation as a Distinguished Graduate.
A toy drive has been scheduled for April 4 in Freer (Muy Grande Store) and on April 11 in Alice (Wal-Mart). All toys and items collected will be shipped to Iraq in Orlando's name for BridgePeace.org
We are also taking donations for shipping costs, and your donations can be pledged at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/fundraising_pledges/60355?m=6c3a925f through April 10, 2009. For more information or to find out how you can help, please contact me at fperez9@stx.rr.com
Yours in Christ,
Maribel S. Perez
Proud parent and supporter of BridgePeace.org"
Drives: PRESS: SUBURBAN: Bridges of Peace Get Help From BON JOVI
Posted by admin2 on Tuesday, March 10 @ 13:40:50 MST (4079 reads)
Bridges of Peace Board & Matt Bongiovi
SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER, March 05, 2009,
SAYREVILLE — Jon Bon Jovi did more than entertain
some of his biggest fans in his hometown last week. He helped a local charity, and in turn, children in wartorn Iraq.
Bon Jovi, along with his Backstage with JBJ fan club, sponsored a drive for the borough based Bridges of Peace organization and its "Help a Child Through a Soldier" drive at his private fan club concert at the Starland Ballroom Feb. 23...
http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2009/0305/front_page/010.html
Drives: JON BON JOVI Supports Bridges of Peace
Posted by admin2 on Thursday, February 26 @ 21:19:16 MST (5363 reads)
Bridges of Peace Board & Matt Bongiovi
Sgt. Robert Bruce gives the thumbs up!
Jon Bon Jovi and his Backstage with JBJ fan club sponsored a Bridges of Peace - "Help a Child through a Soldier" Drive at his private fanclub concert which was held at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on February 23, 2009. Thanks to the generous support of Jon Bon Jovi, Matt Bongiovi and the fan club, the drive was a huge success.
Photos
Video - "Jon Bon Jovi Supports Bridges Of Peace in Sayreville on 2/23/11"
Suburban Newspaper - "Bridges of Peace Get Help from Bon Jovi"
Drives: JON BON JOVI to Support Bridges of Peace
Posted by admin2 on Tuesday, January 27 @ 17:27:40 MST (2994 reads)
Jon Bon Jovi will be performing at an upcoming special Concert on 2/23/09 for his BackstageJBJ fanclub members and will be sponsoring a Bridges of Peace "Help a Child through a Soldier" drive at their event.
Bridges of Peace, founders of the "Help a Child Through a Soldier" Drive Project are a local organization collecting items to support our troops and the children of Iraq building Bridges of Peace between them.
Backstagejbj.com posted: "Everyone who brings an item to the show will be entered into a drawing to win a personal item of Jon Bon Jovi's from the Lost Highway Tour." (Read more to see full post)
BOP Jam: PRESS: AQUARIAN -- Bob Burger/Bridges of Peace Benefit
Posted by admin2 on Tuesday, November 18 @ 20:08:24 MST (2120 reads)
"The ‘Power Of Music’ is so great
that it can move people to new
ways of thinking. We wish to
reach the souls of people
through music. The artists are
the ones to reach them and
open their hearts; we are just
the ones to put them all
together for a unified purpose
of love, peace and kind works
of charity.” says Diane Eleftheriades, President
Drives: Diane Turton Realty partners with Bridges of Peace
Posted by admin2 on Saturday, November 15 @ 21:35:19 MST (2177 reads)
DIANE TURTON, REALTORS BEGINS ITS ANNUAL
TURTON GIVING TREE PROJECT
Diane Turton, Realtors launches campaign to benefit Salvation Army of Ocean County,
Family and Children’s Services of Monmouth County and Bridges of Peace and Collect
Toys and Gifts for Those in Need Locally And Beyond
BOP Jam: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bridges of Peace ''Jersey Shore Jam''
Posted by admin2 on Sunday, October 12 @ 14:21:04 MST (2532 reads)
When: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3PM-8PM
Where: The Headliner, 1401 State Route 35 S, Neptune, NJ
Why: "Coming Together in Love to Call for Peace". The purpose of the event is unity, love, peace and charity.
October 12, 2008 - The nonprofit organization, Bridges of Peace will host a “Jersey Shore Jam” benefit concert...
Drives: PRESS: Suburban - Parlin women's drive gains national steam
Posted by admin2 on Friday, September 05 @ 09:32:36 MST (1946 reads)