SWS students are tutored by HIP HOP/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical students

The Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization and the Robert Wood Johnson/UMDNJ medical students partner to offer free tutorial classes to SWS students. One medical student per SWS student was matched up based on the medical students expertise in the subject matter. This program offered SWS students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their academic studies. THANK YOU HIPHOP/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical Students for supporting SWS students and their education

SWS students attend Science Health Day at Robert Wood Johnson/UMDNJ Medical School

The Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization youth had an opportunity to be Doctor's for a Day with HIP HOP medical students at Robert Wood Johnson/UMDNJ Medical School. Students learned about health issues such as diseases, healthy eating, organs and much more. This allowed students to be in a medical school for the first time. They were able to interact with the medical students and ask them questions about the medical field. Some students seemed very interested in the field and expressed interest in becoming a nurse or doctor. THANK YOU HIP HOP (Susan Giordano/Robert Wood Johnson -UMDNJ Medical Students for teaching us about our health.

The SWS Organization supports Franklin High School Students with it's Prom Gown Program

The Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization with the help of Merrill Lynch in Short Hills helped over 200 girls from Franklin High School in Somerset have access to free Prom Gowns. Sometimes parents do not have the extra money to pay for a prom gown for there child, so this program has helped a lot of parents not have to worry about where the money would come from say SWS Founder/CEO Natasha Rodgers. The girls who receive the gowns are so grateful and surprised that people would think of them and support them in this way. THANK YOU Merrill Lynch of Short Hills for your continued support.

Join Us for a Night of Fashion and Dance

Join us for our highly anticipated fundraising event and help us raise funds for the Alona C. Simmons Scholarship Fund. The fashion show features clothing from The Comfort Zone, Lipsy, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, and White House Black Market. The Dance portion will showcase routines performed by dancers from Rutger's Mason Gross School of the Arts, Art's High School Dance Ensemble, and GOD's Glory in Motion.

Date/Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011, 4:00pm
Location: Crossroads Theater, 7 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Ticket Prices: Standard - $40, VIP - $50

To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Natasha Rodgers at 732-246-1585 or natasha@swsorganization.org .

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Casting Call March 12 - Calling all Models and Dancers

SWS Promotions is pleased to host an open casting call for models and dancers age 16+. Dancers are expected to bring music with them for the audition, and models are required to bring photos. Additionally, female models should bring 2 inch heels.

Date: March 12, 2011
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: 411 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Giovanni Faust (732) 662-0716

Click here to download the flyer.

SWS Presents the Gonz Album Release Party Saturday, January 15

SWS is pleased to present the Gonz Album Release party this Saturday, January 15 at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. Come out, experience the excitement and show your support for our highly talented youth. Featured guest performers will include: RealestReeken, B. Wattz, Mel Alston, Royce Holiday, The Burgeoning, and Sap Sounds.

• Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
• Time: 7:30 PM-11:00 PM
• Locations: Crossroads Theatre - click here for directions
  
• Price: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
• RSVP: 732-246-1585 or gonzmusicgroup@gmail.com
  

To order tickets or for more information, call 732-246-1585 or email gonzmusicgroup@gmail.com. For more information about Gonz, visit his fan page on Facebook: facebook.com/gonzmusic .

Blazing into 2011 with Great Expectations

Greetings to all of the supporters of the Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization! On behalf of SWS, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you all will experience great prosperity and success in 2011.

This year, I anticipate that SWS will blaze through the new year bringing much needed support to even more families in our community. To recognize these ambitions, SWS is pleased to launch our new website featuring a simple navigation and valuable information about what we do, who we serve, and how you can help.

Now it is even easier than ever to contribute to SWS by using our new online donation tool. The tool allows you to set up one time payments, or even schedule reoccurring contributions so you can maximize your giving. You can also request to be contacted for volunteer opportunities or even to schedule a pick-up of donated goods (food, clothing, furniture, etc.). As a reminder, SWS is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions to us are tax deductible.

We are looking forward to making great progress in our community this year. Sign up for our newsletter, subscribe to our blog, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook so you can stay up to date with our efforts. Best wishes to all for a blessed and fruitful 2011!

Natasha Rodgers,

CEO/Founder of SWS Organization