Press Release – Torch of Learning Initiative Aims to Raise $150,000 Annually for Catholic Scholarship Program The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) recently launched the Torch of Learning campaign, a new three-year initiative that aims to annually match the $150,000 the Archdiocese of Newark provides each year to fund its “We Are Living Stones” Catholic […]
Support Hoboken businesses affected by the Chambord Place fires
Photos taken by Ashley Jacklyn (@ashleyjacklyn.bp). Earlier this week, there was an explosion that led to a huge fire within the Chambord Place building in Hoboken. The fire returned on Tuesday night and continued through Wednesday morning, damaging several small businesses and taking two lives in the process. If you can, consider helping these businesses […]
Deck the Halls with the Youth Foundation of Jersey City
It’s always a great time to give back, especially during the holiday season to spread some extra love. On December 13, support a great cause when you join The Youth Foundation of Jersey City and York Street Project for their holiday dinner fundraiser. The Youth Foundation of Jersey City was created to elevate local youth […]
Top things to do this weekend in + around Jersey City
Why stay in when you can squeeze some of the last summer events into your schedule? Have some fun in the area! Thursday 6th Annual Autism Acceptance EventSeptember 9 @ 6PM – 10PMNewark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City The 6th Annual Autism Acceptance special event supports The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation. There’ll be catering provided by […]
Please Help Aieshia McFadden’s Family
Our heart breaks over this horrifying story of a Jersey City community member and mom of four. Aieshia McFadden, wife, mother of four and employee at Lincoln High School, was shot and murdered on Friday night. While walking to the store with her daughter, she was sexually harassed by a man and was shot twice […]
Helping refugee children learn at home
Welcome Home Jersey City is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides educational, employment, and material support to refugees, asylees, and asylum-seekers in the Jersey City area. With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are forced to depend on online and distance learning strategies. Welcome Home has made it a priority to provide students […]
Raising money for the Castano family
On Monday, March 30, Hector Castano unfortunately passed away. Family friends have put together a GoFundMe page to help the family cover necessary expenses. The family is born and raised in Guttenberg, and daughter Melissa is a Jersey City NICU nurse. As she prepares to continue working, her friends would like to provide some comfort […]
Jersey City leads Relief Efforts for Families Devastated by Earthquake in Puerto Rico
Mayor Fulop and Councilman Daniel Rivera have announced a resolution to adopt four cities in Puerto Rico devastated by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and damaging aftershocks earlier this month. With a fundraising goal of $200,000, Jersey City officials are leading efforts to provide recovery assistance for families in the most affected areas. The resolution being presented at […]
EPTG’s second fundraiser for Liberty Humane Society
As a rescue-pup mom, this organization is very near and dear to my heart. We adopted our little Harvey two years ago from the Liberty Humane Society. Harvey was rescued from Hurricane Harvey and was just 4 weeks old when she came into our lives. I didn’t understand the love of a pet until we […]
Art House Productions’ Cocktails Under The Stars
On August 1st, join Art House Productions and SILVERMAN for their annual midsummer fundraising party – Cocktails Under the Stars! From 6PM to 9:30PM, guests can enjoy an amazing view, cocktails, music, wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle all on the Rooftop Terrace of Charles and Co. (201 Montgomery St). Special guests being honored […]
Big Give Back Street Fest at Kearny Point
On July 20th, have fun at the Big Give Back Street Fest produced by GVO Entertainment LLC, sponsored by Kearny Point and The Hudson County Latino Foundation From 6PM to 12AM, help raise money for the community at this School Supply Fundraiser! There’ll be DJs to keep the party going, food trucks so you have […]
Support United Rescue
United Rescue Jersey City was founded to create a community of trained and equipped volunteer first responders—Community Based Emergency Caregivers (CBECs)—from every segment of the city, all devoted to helping their neighbors immediately, in their most vulnerable moments. While Americans in most cities need to wait 8-12 minutes for an ambulance, help could be next […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 5 on May 30th at Art House Productions
On May 30th, join the ChicpeaJC team as we celebrate our five-year anniversary at ChicpeaJC Turns 5, a fundraising anniversary event. From 7PM to 11PM, join us for a black-tie celebration at Art House Productions to help raise money for CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in digital media. CCAJC will be […]
GoFundMe for Displaced Families After 3-alarm Fire
A GoFundMe campaign has been created by the City of Jersey City for the 14 individuals who were displaced after the recent 3-alarm fire at 26 Gates Ave in Greenville. They have a goal of $10,000 and any little bit helps. For more information on the city’s fundraisers and for donations, visit the City of […]
A Fundraiser for Avier and Accessible Transportation
We were recently contacted by New Jersey resident and mom Amanda about a fundraiser for her son, Avier. Avier was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 5 and has since experienced muscle deterioration and scoliosis. As a result, his modes of travel require wheelchair access, something that’s not easily available on crowded trains […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
The weekend is here! Find something fun to do in the area. Thursday Double Feature Movie Night January 24 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Porta, 135 Newark Ave The Monk Room is being transformed into a cozy movie theater for the night. It’s a new monthly event with throwback movies from the 80s, 90s & […]
Cuteticles’ Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Join Cuteticles for their first annual Cuteticles Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser on October 21 from 10AM to 6PM! Cuteticles is hoping to raise $10,000 for the American Cancer Society in partnership with local businesses in the Heights. Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and great music all day long! Services will be provided on a first come first […]
World Refugee Day Fundraiser at Corgi Spirits
On June 27, join Church World Service Jersey City for a fundraiser and celebration of World Refugee Day at Corgi Spirits! Church World Service is a national agency and an international organization that focuses on refugee resettlement. From 7PM to 10PM, enjoy live music and food from FattyCakesNY to help raise money to benefit CWS […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
The weather’s been nice, the weekend is here, and there’s nothing better than getting out of the house to enjoy the sun. Here’s what’s happening this weekend! Thursday Content Creators Academy JC Graduation and Fundraiser June 21 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Atlas, 130 Newark Ave Join the students as they graduate from the […]
Top 11 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
The weather’s been pretty terrible lately, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the weekend! Follow up with these events on their social media pages to see if they get rescheduled due to the rain. Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our […]