Giving Back
Nonprofit Gives Families a Safe Space to Grieve
September 18, 2019
At centers in Mountainside and Newark, Imagine helps children, teens and adults cope with loss....
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Hopeworks in Camden Helps Young People Heal
August 22, 2019
The organization provides real-world training for individuals who survived childhood trauma....
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The Linden-based organization offers scholarships and life-skills training....
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The nonprofit aims to bring joy and strength to critically sick kids and teens....
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Mary's Place by the Sea, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this June, has served close to 10,000 women from all over the country....
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How a Jersey Couple Harnessed the Healing Power of Horses
April 25, 2019
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and Mark Steppe founded Unbridled Heroes Project in Allendale to comfort veterans and trauma victims with rescued mustangs. ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Is Here to Help
March 14, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters can change lives—but more mentors are needed....
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ALS strikes adults—but young family members are victims, too. Hope Loves Company aims to meet their emotional and educational needs. ...
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Freezin’ for a Reason: Special Olympics NJ Polar Bear Plunge
February 12, 2019
Fearless swimmers gear up for their annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge in support of Special Olympics New Jersey. This year's event is on February 23....
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Good Karma: Spotlight on Kula for Karma
January 10, 2019
Through this Franklin Lakes-based organization, yoga volunteers bring peaceful thoughts to at-risk populations....
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Something to Grab Onto: Spotlight on Bergen Volunteer Center
December 5, 2018
From installing stability rails for seniors to helping with grocery shopping, the Bergen Volunteer Center is hands-on.
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Adaptive–and Fashionable: Spotlight on the Runway of Dreams Foundation
November 12, 2018
With some well-placed Velcro, a designing mom creates a wave of cool-looking clothes for the disabled....
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Silver Lining: Spotlight on Community Hope
October 12, 2018
An ailing veteran grabs a lifeline and hauls himself and his family out of the depths of despair....
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Now Hear This: Spotlight on Sound Start Babies Foundation
September 10, 2018
Foundation assists infants with hearing loss during crucial early years of development....
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A Vision for Lighthouse: Carol Youngmann
September 15, 2017
With Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, Carol Youngmann provides pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting and relationship mentoring, and more....
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Mateo Hollain's energy for good works seems endless....
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Theresa Fox isn't letting her age keep her from volunteering....
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For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Nicole Hope distributed hand-crocheted blankets to patients and families at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice....
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Alan Krutchkoff, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, creates care packages for soldiers overseas through his non-profit, Adopt-a-Platoon....
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Everyday Heroes: The 2016 Seeds of Hope Honorees
September 13, 2016
Our 2016 Seeds of Hope winners are exceptional volunteers and community members....
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