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Operation South Jersey has been brainstorming ideas on how our past volunteering opportunities can still work in the new normal. Our ‘PB&J Sandwiches...

“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., our building was alive with volunteers who came out to serve their community yesterday. Bridgeton’s AmeriCorps and Families to College led projects that created handmade cat/dog toys for Cumberland County SPCA - NJ, hygiene kits for the homeless, and uplifting hand-drawn cards with words of affirmation to empower their recipients. A special thank you to our volunteers, including Nurture2Love, who brought out our youth to serve; SNJ Today for news coverage; and Bradley Visual Co. (www.bradleyvisualco.com) who donated time in creating this video that highlights a project from the day. Change comes from within the community and we admire those who show up, give back, and give hope.❤️

As the temperatures drop, families in need get a helping hand this winter with the Hopeloft Coat Drive. The community gave back this year with handing out over a hundred coats. ------------------------------------ Website: https://snjtoday.com/

To give back to the community, First Star hosted a food drive where community members brought in food for the needy and helped prepare meals to hand out. ------------------------------- Website: https://snjtoday.com/

In an effort to help those that are hungry, Hopeloft hosted a Peanut Butter and Jelly event. Families from around the community gathered to help make bagged lunches and to write positive messages on the bags. ------------------- Website: https://snjtoday.com/

The Hopeloft in Downtown Bridgeton hosted a resource fair on the 12th. Providing a one stop location for people to come to and get information on city services, financial planning, and other programs in the area. -------------------------------------- Website: https://snjtoday.com/

May 17th to the 19th, families gathered across New Jersey to work together to better their community. From feeding the homeless, to cleaning up parks, people helped Family Strengthening Network make a difference for everyone.

Finding the perfect prom dress can be frustrating and expensive. This year, with Project Prom Dress, girls in Cumberland County were able to find the perfect dress for any budget.