Brand New Day
202 Second St.
Elizabeth, 07206
908- 282-0781
Wishlist
- Volunteers to assist in the Community Education and Organizing and Youth Services lines of business.
- Donations during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
vera.a@bndcdc.org
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El Centro Hispanoamericano
525 East Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-753-8730
Wishlist
- Volunteers to teach English as a Second Language
- Volunteers for Translation and Research
- Donations for their Clothing and Food Drives
- Donations of unwrapped toys for Annual Christmas Toy Drive
- Pro-bono qualified attorneys and paralegals
- Financial support: Individual/ church donations.
shernandez@elcentronj.org
Website
Elizabethport Presbyterian Center, Inc.
184 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
908-351-4850
Wishlist
- New board members with experience in marketing, finance, social work, legal and engineering fields.
- Donations of food, hygienic items and supplies for their early education and youth programs.
kspivey@eportcenter.org
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Family Promise
71 Summit Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
908-273-1100
Wishlist
- Volunteers to participate in our annual national fundraisers: the Our Promise to Children breakfast and our Fall gala
- Volunteers to work directly with families in our local, Union County, NJ program.
- Volunteers to host fundraisers to benefit the National Office in our roles of developing and supporting Affiliates nationwide as well as raising awareness of the family homelessness crisis.
info@familypromise.org
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Fish Hospitality Program, Inc.
456 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ
732-968-5957
Wishlist
- Floating volunteers to host at the day center when staff is ill or have an emergency, and at night at host churches.
- Laundry detergent tabs, baby detergent; feminine products including overnights; bed pillows; body lotion and body wash; bar soap; deodorant; mouthwash; & disposable razors;
- Baby Items: lotion, shampoo, wash & unscented wipes
- Gift Cards: Shop Rite, Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Payless shoes, Famous Footwear & Lane Bryant
fishhospsw@verizon.net
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Good News Home for Women
33 Bartles Corner Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-7913 x 26
Wishlist
- Volunteer for household repairs, carpentry or painting, gardening and landscaping, office cleaning, photography and/or video, office work, special mailings and phone calls, grant writing and research, teaching an approved subject, community outreach/public relations, church community/ missions ambassador, maintenance and repairs, internet research, tutoring, monitoring, supervising, promoting or participating in any of the fundraising events.
- Constant need of paper goods: paper towels, toilet tissue, tissue, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, etc.
- Need of twin size sheet sets, comforters, bath towels, washcloths, and bed spreads.
robin@goodnewshome.net
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Homefirst Interfaith Housing & Social Services, Inc.
1009 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-753-4001
Wishlist
- Community Gardens: They need volunteers for their Community Gardens in Plainfield and Scotch Plains.
- Holiday Socials: Volunteers who collaborate with staff on ideas for party activities, including themed arts * crafts, games and books. Volunteer congregations/individuals to provide food for these events.
- Kids Club and Teens on Thursdays: Congregations to host dinner, offer speakers and provide opportunities for enrichment, both social and academic, to the Kids and Teens that attend this 4-day per week after school program.
Ellen@homefirstinc.org
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Jail Chaplaincy of Somerset County
40 Grove St., P.O. Box 922
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7643
Wishlist
- New members to serve on Board of Directors
- Volunteers as Bible Study instructors, worship leaders, and one-on-one mentors for Inmates.
- Need of toiletries (solid underarm deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant soap), as well as white underwear (esp. XL) and socks.
- Christmas Cards boxes, small writing pads, hard candy, and children’s toys for all ages for the Christmas Care Program.
ravenbeads122@hotmail.com
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Restore Ministries
P.O. Box 29
Elizabeth, NJ
Wishlist
- Tutors–2 hours per month; Thursdays 4-6 pm.
- Bikes for Middle & High School youth for Bike Clubs.
- Mentor Days 4 x’s annually–shared activity, sports event.
- Sponsorship of Thanksgiving baskets & turkeys; wintertime warm gloves, socks, hats, etc.
- Volunteers to participate in church retreats and programs to develop teen faith journeys.
Lbagby2002@yahooo.com
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Somerset Chaplaincy to the Elderly
P.O. Box 841
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-371-1873
Wishlist
- At least two Chaplains to provide approximately 5 hours per week.
- Board members willing to serve on various capacities on the Board and attend meetings every other month at 5 p.m..
- Stationery for fund raising letters and thank you notes.
nervoh@comcast.net
Website
Somerville FISH
P.O. Box 6288
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
732-322-2242
Wishlist
- Donations of new sneakers, underwear and socks in children's sizes for the FISH Children's Clothing Pantry
- Gently worn children's and teens' clothing is welcome. Contact the Clothing Pantry at 908-429-0464 to arrange pick-up.
- Volunteers to answer hotline. Phone volunteers work less than one day a month, from wherever they are.
- Clothing pantry volunteers to sort, fill and deliver orders as their schedules will allow.
wendypercival63@gmail.com
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The Institute of Music for Children
780 Salem Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
908-469-1211
Wishlist
- Donations to be used as incentives for positive participation
- Hosts and cooks to provide meals to the 50 teens who attend the Friday Night Teen Arts Night.
- Professional artists who would like to share their creative gifts with the children.
- Board Members
asouder@instituteofmusic.org
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