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Faith groups prepare hundreds of Valentine's Day care packages for women in shelters Rafferty Baker © World Sikh Organization of Canada Several faith groups are joining forces to assemble and deliver 1,100 Valentine's Day care packages for women staying in shelters in the Lower Mainland. It's a Valentine's Day tradition that goes back nearly a decade — a group of volunteers from faith organizations across Canada prepare care packages for women staying in shelters. This year, the planning, preparation and delivery has been altered by the pandemic, but COVID-19 has also m...

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...

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...