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    Homeless Solutions Dinner Volunteers

    by Gary Ingram

    New Procedures for 2021 **Due to Pandemic, volunteers are able to pick up pre-ordered dinner items from a local restaurant and drop off at Homeless Solutions. Their staff will serve the meals to residents** Or **Volunteers can, if they feel comfortable, continue to shop and cook the meals at Homeless Solutions. Strict Covid protocols are […]

    Lenten Offering will support the “Sound Minds” program of Interfaith Hospitality Network

    by Gary Ingram

    This year’s Lenten Offering will support the “Sound Minds” program of Interfaith Hospitality Network. This is a mental health initiative that provides support to client families through a mental health counselor. This includes 24/7 mental health crisis intervention, weekly counseling, referrals and advocacy. Each family in the emergency shelter program is supported by this service […]

    God’s Co-Op Pantry – News and Opportunities

    by Janet Bentley

    In 2011 with the blessing of our Mission Council God’s Co-Op Pantry was established to respond to our neighbor’s basic need to adequately feed themselves and their families. We provided approximately 1,200 bags that year; by 2019 that number has grown to 3,972! Our clients represent three primary demographics, residents of Ridge Oak, veterans living […]

    Homeless Solutions Dinner Volunteers Needed – Dates for 2020

    by Joelle Strona

    Homeless Solutions Dinner Volunteers New and Improved for 2020!! ***Easier Shopping List*** ***Easier Menu and Recipes*** Are you looking for a new way to help out a neighbor in need? Are you searching for a way to get your family and young children involved in caring for others? Homeless Solutions provides a hands on opportunity […]

    Giving Tree—Thank You!

    by Gary Ingram

    Mission Council is once again overwhelmed by the generosity of the congregation in response to our Giving Tree requests and Alternative Gift Giving donations. We collected $25 gift cards for every client of God’s Co-op Food Pantry; slippers, robes, sweatpants and gift cards for Homeless Solutions; diapers, wipes, pajamas and bath products for Interfaith Hospitality […]

    Collection of Women’s Clothing – Gently-Used and New

    by Gary Ingram

    We have an opportunity help women transitioning from prison to the community at the Bo Robinson Transitional Center in Trenton. Some women do not have family support and need clothing to begin their new life. The women need fall and winter gently-used or new clothing of all sizes—especially jeans, slacks, tops, sweaters, coats and sweat […]

    Hurricane Relief

    by Gary Ingram

    In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian, the Mission Council will be sending $3,000 for Hurricane Relief through the Presbyterian Disaster Agency. If you would like to make a financial contribution to this effort, please click here to donate online or mark “hurricane relief” in the memo section of your check and place […]

    Congrats & Thank You to Dick Bedner!

    by Gary Ingram

    Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity will honor our own Dick Bedner at their Dream Builders’ Gala on Thursday, September 26th. Dick has volunteered for over 14 years to help build affordable homes in our local area. For more information go to www.rvhabitat.org/gala . Congratulations Dick and thank you for your continued commitment to help those […]