Looking for a way to help our neighbors in need? Can you use a can opener? Love to cook but hate to clean up the kitchen? Can you shop or pick up take out? Looking for a new family activity? Have less than three hours to spare on a Saturday? If you answered YES to […]
Sr. High Workcamp 2021 from BRPC on Vimeo. Thanks to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Camp Johnsonburg. Music by Scott Holmes Music, freemusicarchive.org, Creative Commons license.
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 […]
We cannot do a collection right now, but as you are sorting, please set aside any women’s clothing (gently-used and new) for a future collection. When possible, we will ask for donations to help women transitioning from prison to the community via the Bo Robinson Transitional Center in Trenton. The women need new or gently-used […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]