Archive for the ‘Helping’ Category

NJRA Awards NJWINS for Removing Barriers to Employment for Those with Disabilities

The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association will honor NJWINS, a Social Security Administration’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program run by The Family Resource Network, with The Community Focused Excellence in Service Award at the 2011 NJRA Annual Meeting on Friday,… New Jersey Helping Hands

Morris Habitat – ReStore Closed Labor Day weekend

MORRIS HABITAT – ReStore In observance of Labor Day the ReStore will be CLOSED: Saturday September 3, 2011 Sunday September 4, 2011 Reopening Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00am. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.   … New Jersey Helping Hands

IDC’4th Annual Award Ceremony

IDC’s 4th Annual Award Ceremony was held on June 5th at Hannover Marriot Hotel. Over 200 guests and many dignitaries participated in celebrating multiculturalism and diversity. Among the honorees was Rep. Leonard lance New Jersey Helping Hands

Morris Habitat – Cars for Homes, Matching Grant ending soon !

Time is Running Out… Help Morris Habitat for Humanity Win Cars for HomesT Matching Donations Grant If you are considering a trade in on your car, boat, motorcycle or RV, now you can also have the satisfaction of making a… New Jersey Helping Hands

Morris Habitat – Share The Care Fun Run, Thursday September 8th

View full size Join the 4th Annual Share the Care Fun RunTo Benefit Morris Habitat for Humanity”Celebrating Health and Building Homes” Looking for a great family night out that combines fun, exercise, and helping others? On Thursday, September 8, 2011,… New Jersey Helping Hands

2011 Governor’s Jefferson Award recipient: Barbara Kreder

Barbara Kreder is a New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards recipient. He was nominated by David Owens for her service to volunteerism for CONTACT We Care’s crisis hotline. Russ DeSantis/For The Star-LedgerHonoree Barbara Kreder with nominator David Owens Ravaged… New Jersey Helping Hands

KRAFT FOODS FOUNDATION AND KaBOOM! TO BUILD NEW PLAYGROUND AT EVA’s VILLAGE IN PATERSON; LOCAL KIDS HAD A CHANCE TO CREATE DREAM PLAYGROUND DESIGN

Monkey bars? Swings? Spiral slide? These where among the considerations of dozens of Paterson-area children when they got together on Thursday, August 4, 2011 to discuss, plan and help design their DREAM playground. The “Design Day” took place at Eva’s Village…. New Jersey Helping Hands

Two N.J. men to bike more than 2,500 miles for children’s charities

Ed Murray/The Star-Ledger John Sowell will ride his bike coast to coast starting on July 17. Sowell rides with fellow rider Joe Batista on Springfield Avenue in Newark on Tuesday. Plenty of people would enjoy bicycling along the upper Rio… New Jersey Helping Hands

Rebuilding Together Jersey City

Rebuilding Together Jersey City would like to sincerely thank all of our valued sponsors and volunteers. With your help, we work all year long, so that your contributions and volunteers can make a difference in a day. Bagels Plus… New Jersey Helping Hands

2011 Governor’s Jefferson Award recipient: Jason Grochala

Jason Grochala is a New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards recipient. He was nominated by Kathryn M. Gabel for his dedication to volunteerism. Russ DeSantis/For The Star-LedgerHonoree Jason Grochala with nominator Kathryn M. Gabel Jason Grochala is a 32-year-old young… New Jersey Helping Hands