For the third time in as many years, in early March 2012 Project U.S.E. conducted a leadership training program for MBA candidates from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Including Project U.S.E. in your gift giving this year is a great way to show friends and family how much you care about them and the world they live in!

Our new phone number is (973) 645-0080. If you wish to send a fax please dial (973) 622-7654. Thank you.

In April 2011 Project U.S.E. Executive Director Mike Bagley was invited to speak at Tedx Seton Hall. Tedx events are local versions of the renowned Ted Talks. The theme of the Seton Hall event was "What is your green?", and speakers spoke about what it was in their professional and personal lives that motivated them and gave them energy. Bagley chose "Creating" as his topic, and spoke about the people and experiences that have taught him about creating a life. The Tedx talk is a foreshortened version of a workshop available through Project U.S.E.'s Professional Development program.

Like blooming flowers, senior proms, and Mother's Day, Project U.S.E.'s Boat Launches have become a spring tradition. This year our Boatbuilding Program launched two fleets - four boats in Newark and two in Jersey City.

Javon, a student at North Star Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ tells how Project U.S.E. helped give him the courage to listen to his instincts and share his voice with fellow students, leading them in the new outdoor environment. Honing his keen observation and sketching skills on Project U.S.E. expeditions, Javon has developed a passion for botany and plans to pursue it in college.

Steve, a senior of North Star Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ tells how Project U.S.E. catalyzed his love for the wilderness. Building on his formative experiences with the organization, Steve now leads other students into the outdoors and has traveled to Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School).

Project U.S.E. is pleased to announce that Walter Czarnecki has been elected Treasurer of the Board of Trustees.

In May 2010, Project U.S.E. Trustee Pam Faccone was awarded Prudential's Visionary Volunteer Leadership Award. Project U.S.E. is honored with Pam's service and with Prudential's accompanying $5,000 donation. Their generous contribution will be used to complete our Rooftop Garden.

On behalf of Bob, Craig, Project U.S.E. and I, we would like to take a moment and thank everyone who participated, donated and supported in this year’s 50 Mile Hike. It was our 10 year anniversary and we celebrated by having the most hikers ever! Forty six (46) people participated in this unique challenge and each one of them did a fantastic job.