Giving Back

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair wants your Nike footwear and apparel to give to those in need.

In a statement issued by the pantry, the pantry stated that they "do not endorse either side of this controversial issue. but would like to offer an alternative to destroying clothing and footwear items that others are in need of."

The latest controversy ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Local resident Nick Sauter has been a pillar of the community for countless years and has touched the lives of so many as a former vice principal, athletic director, teacher, football and track coach at Passaic Valley High School.

As an active member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Little Falls, he's been a member of the vestry, and was involved with the church's ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On every third Wednesday night of the month, you will find Donna Vaicels, better known by her stage moniker Donna Vee, hosting her comedy show, “Donna Vee & Friends,” at Brookdale Tavern + Kitchen. The next one will take place on September 19th.

Vaicels jokes about her everyday life, such as her experiences with being a single mom of two daughters and ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the 5K run/walk for a cause on September 1 at Brookdale Park.

Spread The Purple is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission to provide guidance to both individuals and families for the right resources and assistance they can use during unexpected circumstance.  One of the ways we assist is through fundraisers, such as the 5K Run.

The ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the 5K run/walk for a cause on September 1 at Brookdale Park.

Spread The Purple is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission to provide guidance to both individuals and families for the right resources and assistance they can use during unexpected circumstance.  One of the ways we assist is through fundraisers, such as the 5K Run.

The ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Sasha Montan of Montclair was sworn-in as an Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) on August 21.

Nine residents of Belleville, Maplewood, Montclair, Orange, Short Hills, South Orange, Verona, West Orange, and two from Haledon and Plainfield were sworn in as the newest Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) by Superior Court ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Free school supplies will be given to Montclair students on Sunday, August 19. 

The annual collaborative event will take place from 1pm for registration, with book bag/supplies distribution to begin at 3pm at the Wally Choice Community Center located at Glenfield Park, 49 Maple Avenue.

The 11th annual event is hosted by the following collaborative ...