Giving Back

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - There’s a jar sitting on a counter at John's Meat Market at 389 Park Ave. in Scotch Plains with a sign, “Buy a Veteran a Burger! For Previously Homeless Veterans.” The sign raises a lot of questions: What Veterans? Why a burger? How will they get their burgers? 

The answers to those questions and more arrived via email this week

The ...

SUMMIT, NJ – The Overlook Foundation, the non-profit, private organization that supports Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center, kicked off a public campaign to raise funds for a multi-phase expansion and enhancement project that will transform the hospital, positioning it for future excellence.

The campaign, Overlook Ahead, will help to financially support the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Borough police officer Vito Spadea slowed his bicycle and stopped along East Main Street mid-afternoon Monday to greet his wife, two daughters and other supporters as several hundred police officers from New Jersey towns passed through the borough on their way to Washington, DC where they will join with police from across the country to honor their brothers ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - There's still time to contribute to the Farmstead Arts' already successful fundraiser to benefit refugees displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine, which kicked off with a special event in the Farmstead's barn on April 24.

The public fundraiser featured a Pysanka (orthodox Ukrainian Easter egg decorating) demonstration, refreshments and live music. Local talented ...

FAR HILLS, NJ - The giant Atlantic Visiting Nurse fundraising rummage sale held each spring and fall at the Far Hills Fairgrounds at Routes 202 and 512 (Main Street and Peapack Road) begins on Friday morning and continues through Sunday afternoon.

Among thousands of items donated last month by area residents, avid rummage sale fans can find just about everything, ...

BEDMINSTER, NJ - Would you trade one morning’s cup of coffee to help a homeless veteran who is struggling with so little that he cannot afford the luxury of a chain-bought cup of Joe, nor food, clothing, rent, etc.?

In its latest progressive campaign to combat veterans homelessness, that’s exactly what Independence for Veterans, a Bedminster, NJ-based, ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Fellowship Foundation is pleased to recognize Sweetwater Construction Corporation as its Presenting Sponsor during the 2nd annual Fellowship Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Somerset Hills Country Club (SHCC) in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Nationally recognized and known for its rich history, SHCC is consistently rated one of the top 100 courses in the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - United Reformed Church, The Church on Main is hosting the Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine to raise funds to support Ukrainian refugees.

The Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine will take place on Friday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. The walk will start and end at United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St. and will include walking the town’s Main Street to show support and solidarity ...

MANVILLE, NJ - Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline April 30, 2022.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit.

The most recent winner was Visions and Pathways. Bridgewater based Visions and Pathways has been helping abused, neglected, homeless, missing and at risk youth ...

BERNARDS TWP., The Junior Women's club of Somerset Hill is sponsoring an Arbor Day poster contest about, what else, trees. The theme this year is "Trees are Terrific." One of the reasons "Trees are Terrific" is that by strategically planting trees, a household can save up to 25 percent on its energy bills.

The Junior Women's Club of Somerset ...