How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (12/13/20)
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Since the coronavirus gripped New Jersey some nine months ago, nonprofit organizations, social agencies, community and church groups, businesses and individuals have worked nonstop to help those who have been hit hardest financially.
And, these good works show no sign of waning. There are countless efforts to bring food, clothes and, at this time of year, toys to those who are struggling to make ends meet.
Among this week’s events are a toy giveaway in Newark and a winter accessory distribution in Toms River.
By David Paulsen
Posted Dec 10, 2020
Prayer cards hang on the wall at Church of the Holy Spirit behind some of the food prepared for delivery through Abundant Life Ministries in Greensboro, North Carolina. Many of the people served by Abundant Life were first connected to the church by parishioners who went into the community to pray with their neighbors. Photo: Abundant Life Ministries
[Episcopal News Service] Abundant Life Ministries isn’t a traditional worshipping community – not yet, at least – but it has a growing congregation, made up of residents in the economically and racially diverse neighborhoods on the north side of Greensboro, North Carolina. Many need help navigating the health care system. The Rev. Audra Abt and her team of volunteers launched Abundant Life a year ago to provide that help by fostering connections between neighbors and health professionals over weekly meals.