Tag: Elijah’s Promise
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Fellowship in Prayer donates to local nonprofits for COVID-19 relief
Fellowship in Prayer recently made multiple donations to support local efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nine organizations have each received $2,500 to support their operations: Arm in Arm, Capital Area YMCA, HomeFront, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, Princeton’s Children’s Fund, South Brunswick Food…
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Sewa4Community raises money, donates PPE to area organizations
Sewa4Community–New Jersey, an Indic collective of more than 40 Dharma and Sewa organizations, has raised more than $30,000 in donations for various COVID-19 related relief efforts. So far, Sewa4Community has donated $23,000 to various food pantries and soup kitchens in New Jersey, including Elijah’s Promise; North Brunswick Township High School; food pantries in Monroe, Hightstown,…
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United Way of Central Jersey continues free VITA tax preparation using online platform
United Way of Central Jersey continues its free VITA tax preparation using a new online platform for households and individuals with an income of $65,000 and less. This platform requires patrons to give consent, and to upload their documents to a secured portal site with United Way. Taxpayers can expect a 7-10 day turnaround.…
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EARTH Center holds Garden and Music Festival
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Plant one plant – feed many. The Rows for the Hungry Experimental Garden on the grounds of the EARTH Center inside Davidson’s Mill Pond Park lives and grows by that motto, as the demo garden and teaching area plants produce that is donated to MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services)…
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NBTHS Rock-a-Thon rocking chair marathon scheduled for Feb. 22-23
The 34th annual Rock-a-Thon is scheduled from 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 until 5 p.m. on Feb. 23 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road, North Brunswick. The 24-hour rocking chair marathon raises money for charities by having students get pledges and then rock the day and night away. Money is being raised for The Hugs…
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Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office holds successful holiday toy drive
Members of the Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office, donated more than 680 toys for children served by various local organizations, including Catholic Charities’ Naomi’s Way transitional housing, The Zakee Bowser Enrichment Foundation’s Rainbow of Hope program, and Cathedral International Community Development Corp. In addition, a $50 donation was made to Ocean of Love for Children…
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Author offers ‘Christmas surprise’ for character, youngsters in need
Larry Campanella is in the holiday spirit once again, fundraising for Toys for Tots with the release of his newest book, “Gavin’s Christmas Surprise.” The story takes place in Burlington, Vermont, with the two main characters attending Champlain Elementary School in Burlington. A series of acts of kindness by a very caring family lead to a…
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Brandeis meeting to feature discussion on Christopher Columbus
Milt Keiles is an accomplished public speaker and lecturer who was an international marketing manager for a major computer manufacturer prior to his retirement. He will present a talk on Christopher Columbus, focusing on his four voyages to the Western Hemisphere, during the Brandeis National Committee Middlesex Chapter meeting at 1 p.m. on Sept. 13…
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Hygiene supplies collected for Elijah’s Promise
North Brunswick Township High School’s Teen Outreach is holding a hygiene supply drive to benefit Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. Deodorant, hand sanitizer, pocket tissues, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and lip balm are needed. Donations can be dropped off at the NBTHS Main or Guidance offices, 98 Raider Road, or at the North Brunswick Municipal Building,…