And Summer Collapsed

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall..." - Oscar Wilde

Greetings!

As much as we love summer, there is something magical about fall in New Jersey. The days get crisper, the nights get longer and all around it is obvious that change is afoot. The landscape transforming right before your eyes is a great daily reminder to be the change you want to see in the world. Are you back to school and looking for a way to change your world? Use it to tutor and mentor students who could use some extra support. Are you ready to get outside and enjoy the fall weather, Pumpkin Spice Latte in hand? Join your fellow outdoorsy types at an environmental project . Looking for something to do while the rest of the world is tuned into football? Check out all of our weekend projects! Whatever change you're inspired to be this fall, let everyone be a part of it! Share your stories using #jerseycares and #bethechange and inspire others to fall into service!

No Tricks! All Treats!

For thousands of children across New Jersey, the Halloween traditions of costumes, candy and trick-or-treating are anything but magical. Halloween costumes often don’t make the list of essentials in many families' budgets. Halloween carnivals, trick-or-treating and the possibility of being your favorite super hero – even for a night – all disappear when you don’t have a costume. Help Jersey Cares bring imaginations and magic to life for children living in New Jersey by collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes. Register today to start your own collection drive!

You Have a Lot to Offer!

The new school year has begun and what better way to help shape the minds of our youngest generation than by volunteering at Mentoring and Enrichment in Hoboken. Mentor, guide and lead students through a variety of enriching activities such as cooking, art, theatre, and much more. Don't wait. Register today to BE A MENTOR .

Taking the Next Step

Mary Pereira began her journey as a volunteer in 2017 looking to become more involved in her community. It was in May of 2019 when Mary decided to take the extra step of becoming a volunteer leader and has proven to be a dedicated volunteer leader…to learn more about Mary’s experience and volunteer work, click here !

Jersey Cares September Volunteer Star

Wendy Sue Williams has been a dedicated volunteer since 2013, devoting over 100 hours to serving people in need in her community. When asked what led her to volunteer with Jersey Cares, Wendy Sue said...to learn more about Wendy Sue’s dedication to volunteer work, click here !

YOU Changed the School Year for Thousands of Kids!

Thanks to you - the hundreds of organizations, small businesses, large corporations, groups of friends and volunteers like Michelle Haske - YOU set records this year. You helped us collect, sort and distribute more than 3,500 backpacks for 45 partner organizations across New Jersey -- so more children than ever before are able to go back to school prepared to succeed!

so you won't miss a thing!