Tag: Homeless
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Hope begins at HomeFront as organization cuts ribbon on renovated headquarters
HomeFront has always been about dreams, and one of those dreams came true when officials cut a blue ribbon to welcome visitors to its renovated headquarters in Lawrence Township. HomeFront founder Connie Mercer, along with HomeFront board members, partners and politicians, stood proudly on the top step at 1880 Princeton Ave. when the ribbon was…
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Panel discussion will address COVID-19’s affect on homelessness
There have always been homeless and hungry families in Mercer County, but the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic dislocation has brought more families seeking help to HomeFront, the Lawrence Township-based nonprofit that helps the homeless and the working poor. HomeFront is bringing together several experts to discuss COVID-19’s impact on homelessness and hunger…
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Princeton University provides 12,500 meals to the homeless, those in recovery
Princeton University’s Campus Dining, Office of Community and Regional Affairs and John H. Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement provided more than 12,500 meals this summer to those who are homeless and those who are in recovery treatment at The Rescue Mission of Trenton. “The university’s Summer Food and Nutrition Program will be providing…
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HomeFront to hold Rock and Roll for Hope as a virtual fundraiser
It didn’t take long for HomeFront officials to realize that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to throw a wrench into its signature Rock and Roll for Hope 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Run/Walk fundraiser, set for June 7. Social distancing is in and crowds are out, which threatened to scuttle HomeFront’s 12th annual fundraiser for…
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Trio of Bordentown women organize purse drive for holidays
In an effort to aid and assist homeless Bordentown people this holiday season, three local women have come together to organize a purse drive for local people in need. Through a joint effort between Bordentown residents, Mary Ann Kieffer, Elyse Cardy and Calrissa Max, they are encouraging people in the area to collect small, personal…
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Women spend a ‘stitch in time’ doing charity projects
SPOTSWOOD With crochet needles, bundles of yarn and plastic bags, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Center’s “Stitch In Time” group creates items for various charities. “In addition to working on personal projects, we also do some charity work. Last year we started a campaign to collect used plastic shopping bags that we would use…
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Scout creates care packages for homeless
South Amboy Boy Scout Troop 91 member Erik J. Kuhn was presented with his Eagle Scout award during a Court of Honor conducted at Camp Dill in Clinton Township on July 16. Kuhn’s project, “Care Packages for the Homeless,” had volunteers acquire hundreds of everyday items such as soap, socks, deodorant and blankets. Backpacks were…
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Affordable housing highlighted in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — Jacob’s Landing redevelopment plan, an affordable residential community on the site of the former Woodbridge Gardens public housing complex on Bunns Lane, took center stage as Governor Chris Christie announced enhancing new job-creating and rental, home ownership opportunities. Christie and Charles Richman, Department of Community Affairs commissioner, visited the site on Aug. 25…
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HABcore is a hero to the homeless in Red Bank
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — Some 12,000 people make their homes in the borough, but for individuals who are not fortunate enough to have a place to go at night, there is an organization that wants to help. For nearly three decades, HABcore, a nonprofit based in Red Bank, has worked to…