Nonprofits and Charities

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (364+ words) NEW JERSEY — The American Red Cross is urging people of all blood types to donate blood or platelets this fall to help maintain a reliable supply for patients across the country. The Red Cross supplies hospitals nationwide with more than…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (208+ words) Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (522+ words) The LeFrak and Simon families present a $100,000 grant to the Anti-Violence Coalition of Hudson County as part of the partnership's $2 million commitment to 40 Jersey City nonprofits, celebrating Newport’s 40th anniversary. - courtesy Newport Associates Development Company Newport Associates Development Company, a partnership…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (313+ words) With Additional $1 Million Annual Pledge, Total Giving to Reach $7 Million Over Six Years The 40 grant recipients were selected from 135 applicants and represent a broad cross-section of Jersey City's nonprofit community, including organizations focused on social services, health care, education, the…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (250+ words) Friends Linda and Bonita made an inaugural volunteer appearance at the Trenton Plates The World Takes event yesterday at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton. “We’re members of the Order of Eastern Star Zipporah Chapter No. 11 and this is part of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (383+ words) PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — More than 45 service providers gathered Friday for the fifth annual Morris County Community Resource Exchange, an event designed to connect nonprofit and government organizations with public officials and community leaders. Morris County records list this year’s…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (348+ words) FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — United Way of Hunterdon County has launched Hunterdon Connect, a new online database designed to help residents and community organizations find and connect with local resources and services. The platform, powered by Brightspeed, brings information about Hunterdon…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago   (167+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service is now accepting letters for its annual Operation Santa program, which connects children and families with people who can help fulfill their holiday wishes. This year marks the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa, which is…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (192+ words) MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Mount Olive Township is asking community members to help “Weigh Down the Wagon” with nonperishable food donations to support the Mount Olive Food Pantry ahead of the holiday season. The collection began Sept. 1 as part…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (653+ words) Dogs Inc, formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs, has operated its Palmetto campus since the mid-1980s, but the nonprofit is new to Lakewood Ranch. The grand opening for a visitor’s center at 5815 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is scheduled for Oct. 24. Members of the Dogs…...