Tag: Elijah’s Promise

  • Several residents honored as leaders for the youth of North Brunswick

    Several residents honored as leaders for the youth of North Brunswick

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township Council proclaimed respect and admiration for several residents who are serving as positive role models for the youth of the community. Dairat Majumdar was honored as a Young Adult Peer Advocate for 2016 during the Dec. 5 Township Council meeting. Dairat is a senior at North Brunswick Township…

  • Fitness guru’s healthy food guide benefits Elijah’s Promise

    Fitness guru’s healthy food guide benefits Elijah’s Promise

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A local man is trying to help residents eat healthy — while also helping residents eat. Larry Campanella is donating half of the proceeds from his $10 “Larry’s Healthy 21 Day Food Guide” to the Elijah’s Promise soup kitchen in New Brunswick. “My desire to give to Elijah’s…

  • Metuchen’s Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates anniversary

    Metuchen’s Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates anniversary

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Sponsoring and supporting refugees, collecting donations and holding mission trips are just some of the things the Centenary United Methodist Church thrives on. “We are a very mission oriented church,” said Rev. Anna Thomas, who has been the pastor at the church since 2011. The church celebrated its…

  • ‘Blizzard bags’ are ‘snow’ joke at North Brunswick Township High School

    ‘Blizzard bags’ are ‘snow’ joke at North Brunswick Township High School

      By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The word “blizzard” does not have such a negative connotation at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS). Students of the American Red Cross club at the school recently donated 38 “blizzard bags” to Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. Between Jan. 14-28, a variety of donations of travel-sized hygiene products…

  • Hygienic products needed for the homeless

    Hygienic products needed for the homeless

    North Brunswick Township High School will hold a Hygiene Bag Drive For The Homeless through April 29. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand or body lotion, pocket tissues, lip balm, shaving cream, washcloths, pocket combs or brushes, loofahs, zip bags and soap are needed. Boxes will be set up at the…