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How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (01/17/21) Updated Jan 17, 2021; Over the course of the past 10 months, many organizations and individuals have worked to get food to New Jerseyans in need. In fact, some groups have massaged their missions in order to help those who have felt the economic impact of the coronavirus. One such organization is Grow It Green Morristown, which works to create sustainable farms and gardens, and educate communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship. Lisa Alexander, executive director of the nonprofit said, “In...

How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (12/20/20) Updated Dec 24, 2020; The holidays can be difficult for those coping with isolation. And, this year, the fight against the spread of the coronavirus has meant a necessary surge in social separation. For elderly individuals, loneliness can be especially difficult. At Harrogate, a not-for-profit life plan community in Lakewood, isolation of the residents has been a concern of the staffers this season. Kelly O’Toole, MSW, director of social services at Harrogate said, “COVID-19 has had such an impact on eve...

Reply With a mission to help students be successful – both inside and outside of the classroom – Middlesex Community College understands that academic success is related to an individual's most basic needs being met. MCC's Law Center is helping students and the community maintain their stable housing situations in direct response to housing insecurity due to the pandemic. Middlesex was named one of 12 state qualified Community Mediation Centers to assist with the operation of a statewide Housing Mediation Program sponsored by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), whi...

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 access...

Charlottesville City Schools hosts second Response to Essential Needs event Charlottesville City Schools hosts second Response to Essential Needs event By Elizabeth Holmes | December 13, 2020 at 2:02 PM EST - Updated December 13 at 2:02 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville City Schools hosted its second Response to Essential Needs (R.E.N.) event at Charlottesville High School on Saturday. Educators and volunteers gave away hundreds of hygiene kits, books, clothes and food items to families in need on a first-come, first-served basis. Bianca Johnson, an organizer for the event...