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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...

Thank you for being informed and engaged in this place we call home. By reading The Dispatch, Dispatch.com, ThisWeek Community Newspapers, Alive and Dispatch magazines, you show that you care about Columbus and central Ohio — that you are armed with information that allows you to get involved when you see an opportunity. We have seen the best evidence of that in times of need, whether by an individual or across the community. One example is your response to the uplifting story of Jacquez Worthy by Theodore Decker, the Dispatch metro columnist.  Worthy, who goes by "Jackie," smiled consta...

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 the CARES Act is making donations count extra this year Published: December 16, 2020 6:49 PM EST Updated: February 2, 2021 12:13 PM EST Recommended That is because the government knows, this year, nonprofits, such as Project Help of Naples, are hurting. This year, the crisis center opted to host its gala auction online instead of in person. Eileen Wesley, the executive director at the center, said the online format was less competitive. People weren’t watching others outbid them from across a room, and their bottom line showed it. “That [gala] usually brings in between 30% and 40% of ...

The need to help families at the Caring Center has increased by 20% over last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. With normal fundraisers canceled, the Boone County non-profit has had to come up with novel ways to encourage donations. Last Saturday, Santa visited the homes of 40 families in Lebanon, Zionsville and west Carmel to spread Christmas cheer with a mask and at an appropriate distance. Arriving in a red truck, provided by Capitol City Ford, Santa made outside house calls and greeted families on their doorsteps. Each family made a donation of canned goods, coats or toys to the Carin...