Posts Tagged ‘Local Charities’
Congratulations to 100th Home Sale Final Round Participants!
A big congratulations to those moving on to Round 2 of the Sue Adler Team 100th Home Sale Charity Program! Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss Summit Speech School Girls on the Run New Jersey East Take the Cake The Connection Memories Live Once again, we want to thank all of the charities that […]
100th Home Sale Charity Program – First Round Voting Has Closed!
First round voting for the Sue Adler Team 100th Home Sale Charity Program is officially closed! Thank you to everyone in the community who took the time to cast a vote between March 15th and today – 13,020 votes to be exact! That’s more votes than were cast through the final round last year – […]
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is Dedicated to Today’s Care and Tomorrow’s Cure
The mission of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is simply four words: Today’s Care. Tomorrow’s Cure. These words reflect the purpose of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to provide hope for individuals living with paralysis. The Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving quality of life […]
SAGE Eldercare Believes Your Home is a Great Place to Age
SAGE Eldercare began in 1954, and has been making our community an amazing place to age ever since! The professionals at SAGE Eldercare provide a wide array of support and services focused on helping you and your loved ones lead the most independent and active lives that they can as they age. SAGE is committed […]
Home for Good Dog Rescue Finds Forever Homes for Our Canine Friends
The benefits of pet ownership have been proven time and time again – just simply petting a dog can lower blood pressure, elevate mood and decrease stress and anxiety. And we’ve all seen the joy on a child’s face when they are hanging out and playing with their favorite four-legged friends! Home for Good Dog […]
We’re All Friends at The Friendship Circle
At the heart of The Friendship Circle is the idea that every individual can be a productive member of the community and benefit from the social support offered by peers. Friendship, acceptance and a chance to participate in socially accepted bonding opportunities are critical to achieving this type of inclusive society. With this belief as […]
Down the Block Assists Neighbors in Need
Down the Block, Inc., is a non-profit corporation created and run by a group of Millburn/Short Hills residents that takes the notion of being a good neighbor to a whole new level. After hearing stories of families in Millburn Township who were struggling financially to a point where basic needs like food, shelter, medical care, […]
The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills – Creating Positive Change for Over 100 Years!
For over 100 years, The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills (JLOSH) has been working diligently to foster positive change within the communities of East Orange, Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, South Orange, Springfield and West Orange. JLOSH is a non-profit organization of women committed to addressing the basic needs of low-income […]
Commune with Nature at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
On a beautiful Spring day like today, our thoughts turn to being in a place where we can soak up the sunshine and commune with nature. The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary offers just that, and not only in the spring, but also all year long! The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (CHA) dates back to […]
Take the Cake Believes Every Child Deserves a Special Celebration!
We’ve all seen the joy on children’s faces as they celebrate their birthdays – the laughter and smiles as well wishers all around them sing Happy Birthday and they get to blow out the candles on their cake, surrounded by friends and family. It’s one of the sweetest sights! Unfortunately, many families in our community, […]
Family Promise Works to Change the Lives of Local Families Facing Homelessness
Family Promise believes that the solution to family homelessness exists in every community and diligently fights to move toward these solutions. By taking the unique and cost effective approach of using resources that already exist within our communities, Family Promise has been able to expand their services to more than just providing shelter and meals. […]
The Connection Offers A Welcoming Place for Everyone!
Since 1919, The Connection has been serving individuals in Summit and the surrounding areas. This women-led, non-profit organization has worked tirelessly for nearly 100 years to enhance lives and foster community, and in turn, to develop the respect that eliminates prejudice. The Connections assists community members of diverse economic circumstances, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, […]
Girls On The Run empowers girls to recognize their potential one 5K at a time!
We all know that being an adolescent girl comes with a unique set of challenges, and Girls On The Run (GOTR) recognizes the importance of providing confidence, empowerment and a sense of community to young girls as they face these challenges. Girls On The Run believes that every girl can embrace who she is, can […]
Gentlemen, The Blue Wave Wants to Remind You to Check Your Pecs!
There is a common misconception that breast cancer only affects women. And while the occurrence of breast cancer in men is significantly lower than in women, it still happens. And statistics show that men are less likely to survive this diagnosis, particularly because of later detection stemming from the lack of awareness that men are […]
Preserve Your Life Story with Memories Live
The desire to leave something special and personal behind for loved ones is important for those living with a life-limiting illness. Knowing how to go about this process can be difficult, time-consuming and confusing. That’s where Memories Live steps in with a process that is simple, streamlined and free. Memories Live can help you create […]
Our House, Inc. Focuses on Individual Needs and Community Involvement
Since 1980, Our House, Inc. has done the important work of providing residential, employment and recreational services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Recognizing that people with development disabilities are outliving their parents and caregivers, Our House seeks to provide a community solution for those individuals by promoting a high quality of life, while still focusing […]
Imagine Helps Transform Grief and Loss Into Resilience, Empathy and Compassion
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, was founded on the belief that any child who is grieving deserves to do so in a supportive and understanding environment. Grief can be experienced because of many situations, not just through the death of a family member, but also due to illness, divorce, separation, abandonment, or parental […]
Summit Speech School Nurtures and Empowers Students
Imagine a place where hard of hearing or deaf children could go to gain the confidence they need to communicate in the hearing world, do so in a nurturing and empowering environment, and end up with life-long friendships with other children facing similar challenges. That’s what you’ll find at the Summit Speech School! Founded in […]
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey –Filling the emptiness caused by hunger with FOOD, HELP and HOPE
The mission of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is simple, but not easy. Food insecurity is a growing problem and the goal of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is to fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by assisting those in need right now, as well as seeking long-term solutions. CFBNJ works […]