Gifts that Keep on Giving

Your online donations are the reason help is available to meet ongoing needs. Online giving in 2024 helped make many great things happen.



Because of you,

• Two young adults who live in a supportive housing program were assisted with their security deposit for their very first apartments.
• Rent assistance was provided to a young mother.
• A mom who escaped domestic violence was able to pay for her driver’s education course.
• A family with complex medical needs received 3 air conditioning units for their home in order to remain safe and healthy in the summer heat.
• 4 cribs were provided for 4 new moms who escaped domestic violence.
• A young woman was able to pay for her mental health medication during a major depressive episode.
• A basketball hoop was installed at one of the safe housing programs, giving teens a safe outlet to release stress, engage in healthy competition, and get exercise.



Thank you for making help available when it’s needed most! 

A Bed of One's Own

There’s something special about getting into bed with new sheets and a cozy comforter after a long day. There is a teenager living in a safe home who may not have experienced that before, and you can help give them bedding they can call their own.

With your donation of new, twin-size bedding sets, you will show a teenager in your community that they are remembered. Not only will they be able to experience that wonderful feeling of new sheets, but they will also learn how to care for and maintain their bedding, giving them a sense of ownership and responsibility to carry into their life after the safe home.

Click here to make a monetary donation, or drop off new bedding sets to 1 Alpha Avenue in Voorhees any week day.



Thank you for being the one to make a difference for a teenager in your community!

Holiday Joy Because of You

The holidays were happy for more than 1,100 families in New Jersey this year because of your generosity.

Through your donations, workplace collections, online fundraisers, and more, families and individuals in your community had everything they needed to celebrate the holiday season.

A parent of a 4 year old boy was amazed that her counselor picked out a gift that was perfect for her son – an Avengers action figure. On Christmas, he asked his mom, “How did you know I liked Avengers?

That’s something I told Santa Claus!” 

One mom said, “Thank you so much for the presents,

you made the holiday really good for us.”

Staff at a domestic violence safe home said, “The donors really blessed the children. They gave our kids a lot and put a smile on their faces. The togetherness with the parents and their kids is something we will remember fondly about this year.”

In the safe homes for teenagers, the teens were so excited to open their gifts and the anticipation the night before was palpable. A few kids asked “Do we have to go to bed early or can we stay up a bit later??” with one kid insisting, “I’m going to bed early so I can wake up early to open my gifts!”

One of the safe home staff members said, “Picking up the gifts for the kids felt like my Christmas. Thank you to everyone who supports them and

made the holidays special.”

In every safe home, the gratitude was felt for the weeks following the holidays and your donations helped put smiles on many faces.

Your donations help instill a positive message of support and hope that carries on into the new year. 

Your donation makes a difference! Thank you to:

Thankful for You

A huge thank you to partners who made Thanksgiving an event to remember for so many families this year. Thank you to:

• All Saints Academy
• Anonymous
• EDNI Counseling
• Hilltop Church
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Jersey Family Counseling
• Kelsey McKeen
• Michael McEnery
• Nancy Levy

• Nancy Levy
• Parsippany Moms Club
• Parsippany PAL
• Rotary Club of Denville
• Sheeran Real Estate Group
• St. Ann's Samaritans
• Sunshine Family Counseling Services LLC
• The Sumas Family Foundation
• Sweet Escape Charity Committee of Camelot
• West Morris Junior Women's Club

500 bags of food were delivered to families in the Northern region because of you. Read more about the successful Thanksgiving food drive here.

Because of the Sweet Escape Charity Committee of Camelot, moms and children living at Mother Child had a Thanksgiving to remember with all the fixings.

And thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn, the young adults residing at Mary’s Place had a food-filled, festive day.



Thank you all for your donations to make this possible! 

Go FundMe Goes Far

Rallying your workplace to support a great cause is easy with GoFundMe. Thank you to Skoloff & Wolfe partners for your holiday fundraising through GoFundMe, raising $2500 to support families this past holiday season. Your support gave families the chance to experience a festive meal together and provided gifts for those in need.

Your fundraiser not only raised money, but also helped to spread the word about the needs for folks in your community, making your impact even greater than the monetary total. Thank you for being such a wonderful partner to make a difference in New Jersey.

You can set up a GoFundMe to share your campaign far and wide, and reach friends and family who want to give back.

Charity League was in the Spirit

You made the season bright! Thank you to the Charity League of Atlantic County for your holiday fundraiser to support local families.

Your help put food on the table and kept the heat on for families in need of extra support this holiday season.

Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity! 

Zonta Members Inspire Hope!

Zonta Club members made another holiday season special for children in Mercer County by providing funding for holiday gifts!

As Zonta Club members, your dedication to volunteering your time, talents, and resources is an inspiration! Thank you for your continued commitment to support the teens and young adults living in safe housing programs in Mercer County.

Your partnership makes magic happen! 

Become a Mentor

Mentors are needed. Your support as a volunteer mentor can change a young person’s life. If you’re looking to stay involved or volunteer this year, consider becoming a mentor to help shape a positive future for a young person in need of your support. Mentors are needed across the state of New Jersey.



Your commitment to one year of service as a mentor will uplift a young person and provide them with a positive role model.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.centerffs.org/be-mentor-0

Operating Support From Ocean First

A big thank you to Ocean First Bank and Foundation! Your continuing support makes it possible to put resources right where they’re needed.

Thank you for empowering staff to be creative in meeting unique needs for families. Partners like you, who understand the importance of flexible funding, are the reason that community needs can be met.

Your help is very appreciated!

Recovery Within Reach

A huge thanks to Emma O. for your donation of recovery kits! The items inside each drawstring bag provide healing for both a person’s body and mind as they follow a path to recovery. Your support means that folks facing substance use disorder feel remembered, cared for, and are better able to care for themselves on their healing journey.

Thank you for being the one to make a difference in your community!

Cozy in new Coats

Partners at local Subaru locations and Operation Warm are ensuring kids are warm and cozy this winter.



A total of 480 children will be provided with a brand-new winter coat thanks to:

RK Subaru of Vineland

Prestige Subaru

Subaru World of Newton

Subaru of America

Thank you for your collaboration to be sure children in tough circumstances can stay warm and cozy during the rest of the winter season. Your donation provides comfort and hope in challenging times.

MLK Day Marked By State-wide Service

AmeriCorps Members Serve

Martin Luther King Jr.'s dedication to service lives in our AmeriCorps members who are committed to making a difference every day of the year. This year, members focused the day of service on making fleece blankets and packages filled with essential items for individuals in recovery and those struggling with housing insecurity.

Thank you for your dedication to uplifting your community through service! 

Celebrate 30 years of Golf

Save the date for this year’s 30^th Annual Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday June 2, 2025 at Laurel Creek Country Club.

Join for a day at the course, or for our evening banquet, to celebrate the impact you make through your donations and sponsorship dollars.

Reach out to Liz Madden for more information.

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