Giving Back
By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
March 17, 2023
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Food pantries countywide are seeing an increase in food-insecure families and individuals in the wake of a federal food benefits program reducing its monthly benefit. At the end of February, the federal government stopped providing the emergency benefits that those who ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Elizabeth Parents and Students Care Group is conducting their second annual Period Drive to benefit I Support Girls, now through Friday, March 31, 2023. I Support the Girls is a registered nonprofit that collects donations of new/used bras and new sealed packages of tampons ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting their 2023 Black History Month Flag Raising. The purpose of Black History Month is to call attention to the contributions made by African Americans to the United States. The event ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Thursday, January 26, 2023, an Elizabeth man was laid to rest after he was fatally struck by a truck on a busy roadway in Rahway, NJ. At around 10 o'clock in the evening, Rahway emergency personnel were sent to the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Route 1 in response to ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Friday, January 20, 2023, a $500 check was presented to the St. Joseph Social Service Center by students in the Multicultural Club at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy. Students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy's Multicultural Club expressed a great desire ...
Elizabeth, NJ- Elizabeth Parent Support Group, which provides sports and recreation activities to increase social participation in the community is launching a new program in collaboration with Elizabethport Community Center for local children with special needs. The Elizabethport Community ...
Elizabeth, NJ - In celebration of Hanukkah, Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, of Bris Avrohom, lit 140 menorahs placed all around New Jersey, including one at The Mills at Jersey Gardens mall in Elizabeth. “We are bringing the light of Hanukkah to every single man, woman, and child who are in the ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Sunday, December 18, 2022, a holiday dinner was held for families who are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Ida. Tropical Storm Ida moved through the state of New Jersey in a flood and tornado, forcing hundreds of people from their homes, and as a result, many of ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Thursday, December 22, 2022, Union County organizers will hold their annual community gathering in remembrance of all individuals who passed away this year who were unhoused. At Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway, The Union County Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil will start at seven ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) will be hosting a Jobs Plus and YouthBuild meet and greet on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in the Mravlag Manor Community Room located at 688 Maple Ave. Jobs Plus Mravlag Manor residents ages 18 through 64 and Youthbuild is open to ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Trinitas Regional Medical Center's staff members from every department recently contributed a significant amount of food to various food collections that assisted reduce food insecurity. In the month of November, 46 baskets of nonperishable goods were collected and delivered ...
New Jersey Sews in Unity, an all-volunteer maker group, sewed almost 35,000 masks during the pandemic. Masks were donated to hospitals, doctors offices, non-profits, schools, and other organizations. When the mask supply chain caught up, the group turned to knitting, crocheting and sewing scarves, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Portuguese Lions Club is currently accepting food donations for their annual Christmas baskets for families in need. The Elizabeth Portuguese Lions Club is a branch of the Lions Club International, which empowers, volunteers, and partners to improve health and ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Italian American Police Society of New Jersey Executive Board member and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca and volunteers from the Elizabeth Police Department spent this Thanksgiving feeding City of Elizabeth residents in need. The Italian American Police Society of New ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - On Friday, October 28, 2022, Bernice’s Place celebrated Halloween with pizza, candy, costumes, and crafts. ‘ Bernice's Place is a program that serves homeless and housing at-risk children and their families through after-school activities and a summer day camp, enrichment ...
On Wednesday, November 2, the community-at-large community is invited to partake in the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth's (HACE) and Michael Foods' Community Food Drive. In addition to food distribution, Michael Foods will be conducting on-the-spot hiring for positions such as ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting Senior Health & Fitness Day. The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting an Open House throughout the day in Elizabeth. The event will explore the various options of physical activity available for our ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Return On Information - New Jersey has announced its 2022 list of Healthcare Influencers: Hospital Heroes. They profiled 30 heroes who have gone above and beyond within the healthcare industry. Gary Horan, CEO of Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, was amongst the ...
The Salvation Army New Jersey Division recently partnered with the City of Elizabeth to fill red sand in sidewalk cracks in front of Elizabeth’s City Hall to bring attention to human trafficking and exploitation. On Wednesday, September 21, volunteers joined artist Molly Gochman who first launched ...
TAPinto Elizabeth wants to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of Latinos during Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the most recent census, the fourth-most populous city is home to approximately 63.7% Hispanic or Latino individuals. The City of Elizabeth is known for its rich diversity ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - In honor of September being Hunger Action Month, the Elizabeth Police Department and Elizabeth Fire Department have partnered with ShopRite to “Bag” hunger in the community. Both departments gathered at the grocery store to raise awareness and funds by bagging patrons’ ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Union Local 4 will host a blood drive at Elizabeth Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday, September 14. The blood drive will benefit New Jersey Blood Services and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The drive will be taking ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Urban League of Union County and Snyder Academy are hosting a Back To School community event on Sunday, September 11th from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place outside on the lawn of Snyder Academy, located at 42 Broad Street. The organizations will provide free ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - To make the back-to-school season easier for parents, Josephine’s Place is hosting a school supply drive to assist their residents. Those who are interested in donating school supplies have several opportunities to donate items for those in need. Donations can be made in person ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Back-to-school season is in full swing, the academic year is beginning in a few weeks and New Jersey’s Sales Tax Holiday will begin on August 27. The new school year also means the need for additional school supplies for both educational staff and students. According to a study ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elmora Youth League Lady Troopers have been on fire this summer, as the 14U league was named New Jersey Junior League Softball Champions. Now, the group is raising money to send the girls to Connecticut to compete in a week-long tournament. “We are asking for donations in ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth will be celebrating Memorial Day with the annual wreath-laying ceremony. The ceremony will be taking place at Winfield Scott Memorial at 11 a.m. The service will be honoring all Elizabeth residents who have bravely served the armed forces.
ELIZABETH, NJ- Elizabeth Detective Darin Williamson has partnered up with Elizabethport Presbyterian Center in creating a GoFundMe campaign to help fundraise for Morgan Scott’s medical bills. Morgan Scott is a 23-year-old city employee who was a victim that faces injuries from a road rage ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools and Quattro Real Estate Investment are partnering up to host a “Stuff-A-Bus” donation drive to help Ukrainian refugees. From Monday, April 25 to Thursday, April 28, schools will be collecting donations of non-perishable goods and other donations that will be ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford community is once again proving #cranfordstrong is more than just a hashtag. Relief efforts for the family affected by the Orchard Street fire have already begun. FLAG for Cranford and Cranford's Girl Scout Service Unit 48 have put together gift card drives to help ...