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The Volunteer Voice

Vol. 8 Issue 1 Be The Change. Volunteer. January 2018

Greetings!

Thank you for finding time to make volunteering a priority in your life this year. Month after month you signed up to give of your time, whether as an individual or through your company. You came out for annual events with your friends and neighbors. You participated in drives for coats and toys and costumes, all year long. When you didn't have time you clicked on the donate here button. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Once again, you proved to us that #JerseyCares. You should be proud of what you've accomplished. Here's to working together to make an amazing 2018!

MLK National Day of Service

The Jersey Cares Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service engages people across the state to embody Dr. King's vision and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, strengthening their communities and building a stronger New Jersey. With projects in Trenton , Camden , Paterson and all across the state there are opportunities for you to make a difference with friends and neighbors on this national holiday.

Click here to register for MLK Day!

Winter Shelter Helpers

Baby it’s cold outside! Every night that the temperature falls below 32F degrees, The Christ Temple Church Ministry in Newark provides two hot meals (dinner and breakfast) and a safe, warm and dry place to our neighbors without addresses. Please consider volunteering for the night or morning shift to lend a hand in service – it will warm your heart!

Mardi Gras Magic

Join us in celebrating Jersey Cares' 25th anniversary at the beautiful Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ! Guests will enjoy a full open bar, a Cajun-style buffet dinner, live Dixieland jazz music, and raffle auctions.

Save the date: March 22, 2018!

January Volunteer Stars

Jefferson and Chen Song

The NFL has Archie and Eli Manning, the NBA has Bill and Luke Walton and MLB has Bob and Aaron Boone. Now we can add Jefferson and Chen Song to the list of great father and son duos. The Songs excel at Volunteering. For years they have been Saturday “regulars” at Earth Keepers in Jersey City - Liberty State Park.

Find out more about their volunteer journey.

Newark Ambassadors Program

Join a team of volunteers who are passionate about Newark as a thriving community. Together, we share smiles, random acts of kindness, and information with those who live, play and work in Newark.

Frosty's Friends

Thank you to each and every volunteer who spread holiday magic through the Frosty's Friends Program this year. With your support we were able to fill the wishes of 4,300 children across the state this holiday season - 800 children more than we made smile last year. You're amazing!

Ferring Spreads Holiday Cheer

This December, employees from Ferring Pharmaceuticals gathered together for a day of service that impacted three worthy causes. Benefitting Joseph Connors Senior Center, volunteers assembled kits with holiday treats and some cozy items for these cold winter days. For our homeless veterans, volunteers crafted no-sew fleece blankets and packed kits that will bring hope to those who served. Ferring also understands that it is difficult to have a child in the hospital, so kits packed with snacks, coffee, and activity books were made for parents of patients at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Thank you, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, for making sure that everyone has a happy holiday!