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Daily Record
August 2, 2008

Novartis gives $50,000 to youth jobs program

EAST HANOVER -- Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. has awarded a two-year, $50,000 grant to NewBridge Services for a youth employment and education program for Morris County high school dropouts.

"We are proud to provide a donation for this initiative, which is consistent with Novartis' commitment to support health and educational programs that enhance quality of life," said Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow, executive director, philanthropy and community development for Novartis.

Fifty-two young men and women graduated in June from NewBridge's program, which is known as 70001 Jobs Plus, with their state-issued high school diplomas. The class was the 25th graduating class of NewBridge 70001.

"NewBridge 70001 really changes the lives of students," said Mary Jo Buchanan, director of the Department of Human Services for Morris County. "We hope that Novartis leads as an example to other corporations so this program can continue to make a difference."

For more information on NewBridge 70001 JOBS PLUS, call toll-free (888) 746-9333 or visit www.newbridge.org.