Event Time:

11am-2pm

 

Event location:

600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

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Newark YMCA is a 300-bed emergency residency shelter who provides a safe environment for families in need. Join us in celebrating the end of summer with a BBQ and carnival! We will provide bounce houses, blow ups, and yard games for the kids to enjoy. We will also prepare and serve delicious smash burgers and hot dogs, as well as cotton candy and popcorn!

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*Family-friendly serving opportunity​

Event Time:

12:30pm-1:30pm

 

Event location:

787 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ

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Stratford Manor is a full service nursing home and rehabilitation facility offering short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, long term care with skilled nursing, respite care and hospice. Join our music team in providing an hour of musical entertainment (no musical skill required but welcome)!

 

*Family-friendly serving opportunity

Event Time:

10am-12pm

 

Event location:

240 Fairmount Ave, Jersey City, NJ

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New City Kids is an afterschool program where they serve over 90 students, enriching their education in core curriculum. NCK also provides internships to high school students while providing college counseling and standardized testing preparation. Join in serving NCK as they prepare their space for the incoming school year. Projects include gardening, cleaning, and preparing the classroom.

Event Time:

10am-12pm

 

Event location:

330 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

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Covenant House Newark is a 50-person emergency residency shelter. Join us in serving the residents brunch, as well as creating a fun dessert bar. ​

Event Time:

9:30am-12:30pm

 

Event location:

452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 

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​Adopt-A-Park aims to keep our parks beautiful. Spend some time outside cleaning up Watchung Reservation and taking care of the green space in our community. 

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*Family-friendly serving opportunity

Event Time:

TBD

 

Event location:

117 Elmwood Ave, East Orange, NJ

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Pride Academy is a charter school with the mission to embolden scholars to become the creators of their own future success. Join us in getting the students of Pride Academy ready for their first day of school with fresh cuts and school supplies. We will provide supplies for students to shop, as well as delicious ice cream.

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*Family-friendly serving opportunity

Event location:

Remote

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It's never too soon to start collecting items for our annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Sign up to be a shopper and collect specific items on the wish list.

 

A team member will contact you with a list of specific items needed for this year's drive. You may drop them off at TLCC on Saturday, August 29.

Event Time:

9am-3pm

 

Event location:

TBA on August 26

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Servant's Heart equips organizations to meet the needs of their community through renovation projects and trades training and mentorship. No skill required, all are welcome to serve!

Event Time:

9:30am

 

Event location:

Either Bloomfield or Lyndhurst, NJ — TBA August 26​

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Valentine homes are self-run, self-supported, sober-living homes that help as many people re-enter society. Join us in making their living space beautiful with a fresh coat of paint.

Event Time:

5:30pm Dropoff

 

Event location:

32 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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Nancy's Place is a transient housing facility hosting 8 youth at a time. Join us in preparing a delicious dinner for the residents.

Event Time:

Flexible

 

Event location:

24 Grant Street, Newark, NJ

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Apostle's House provides safe, temporary housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Join us in building and stocking a children's library bookshelf. We will also ask that someone be willing to read a quick story to the children as a dedication.