Category Archives: Nonprofit

LIHEAP Deadline Extended to May 31

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

The following information was published by NJ 2-1-1 which operates the Home Energy Assistance Hotline. The hotline can be reached by calling 800-510-3102. The deadline to apply for utility assistance through LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) has been … Continue reading →

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Resources For Parents

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

Looking for resources for a child or adolescent with behavioral or mental health challenges? There is a network of agencies and online resources in all twenty-one counties that offer a wide range of information about resources, services and support systems … Continue reading →

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Dreams Do Come True

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

On December 13, 1992 I wished there was someplace to refer families when no other resources were available to help with energy bills. Little did I know then that it would lead to the creation of New Jersey SHARES, a … Continue reading →

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International Rescue Committee Seeks Volunteers

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

An email was recently sent by New Jersey’s leading refugee resettlement agency seeking volunteers. I urge you to read their message below. You can directly help arriving refugee families. The International Rescue Committee resettles over 70% of refugees arriving to … Continue reading →

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Operation Stand Down in Morristown

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

The sixth annual Morristown Veterans Stand Down will take place Thursday, September 28 from 11am to 1pm at the Ukranian American Cultural Center, located at 60 North Jefferson Road in Whippany. This event offers New Jersey’s homeless and at-risk veterans … Continue reading →

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Volunteers In Medicine: A Whole Village Approach

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Health care should be a right. Health advocates in New Jersey and around the country are doing their part on a volunteer basis to bring health care directly to those who cannot afford health insurance. This article is about a … Continue reading →

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Hunger Doesn’t Take A Vacation

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

This summer free meals for children and teens are available under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The federally funded program ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans … Continue reading →

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