Pride Month is the perfect opportunity to bring more attention to organizations who dedicate time and effort toward resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Along with the several LGBTQ+ organizations we highlighted last year and in 2018, here are plenty more to support and share. National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance About: The National Queer Asian […]
Krishna Choksi and Madhuban Plants
Written by Alak Vasa Meet Krishna Choksi, who started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 76 after losing her husband and partner of 55 years to COVID-19 last year. Krishna Choksi’s story is one of transforming grief into purpose. As difficult as it is to lose a loving and dedicated partner of 55 years, […]
Help India Heal – An International, National, and Grassroot Resource
Written by Aditi Paul Let’s be honest, there are 2 things on social media that we are legitimately tired of: Virtue Signaling (preaching to others how to be better humans), and Compassion Hoarding (empathizing with every calamity happening in the world) And somehow today, I am a steaming pile of both these things. Because today, […]
Help Jason Stand Up
Isaiah Mendoza and Nicole Cano recently posted about coming across Jason Wilkins, who some of you may have seen on 1&9, and decided to help get Jason back on his feet. But they can’t do it alone. Help Jason Stand Up is a GoFundMe campaign started to help fund surgeries for Jason’s back and ultimately help […]
#HudsonGives, a day of giving in Hudson County
Interested in supporting local causes and non-profit organizations? May 17th marks the first-ever #HudsonGives, a historic day of giving throughout Hudson County. What exactly is #HudsonGives? #HudsonGives is a day of online giving where nonprofits are given the opportunity to gain exposure to new donors. The community is encouraged to come together and raise as […]
16 Organizations that Could Use Your Help this Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about giving back to the community and those in need. If you’re looking to donate items or volunteer your time, here are some places in Hudson County that could use the support. PERC Shelter PERC Shelter is always looking for specific items to be donated, since they provide shelter for […]
Giving Back for the Holidays
With winter creeping upon us and the return of pumpkin-spice everything, one thing is for sure: the holiday gift-giving season is here. And while it’s a special time to spoil our loved ones, it is also an opportunity to take a moment and give back to those in need this holiday season. We’ve rounded up […]
Local Organizations to Consider for #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is described as a “global day of giving,” focusing on giving back to organizations and spreading the word through the power of social media. To find organizations near you, visit GivingTuesday.org! Here are a few local organizations to consider this Tuesday for #GivingTuesday. Liberty Humane Society Liberty Humane Society aims to find and provide […]
Church World Service Jersey City
This is a hard post to write because there is so much that can be said about the refugee problems in this world. Where do I even begin? This article is not about that. It’s about an amazing organization that helps refugees and a community that welcomes them with open arms. I am proud to […]
A Character Building Youth Program by Master Sup
World Brick Breaking Champion Master Sup is looking to expand his Anti-Bullying and Gang awareness youth program in Jersey City, and he needs your help! His passion is to “save our young tomorrow’s leaders with Martial Arts” through character building with a Karate Character Building Academy in Jersey City. He has produced real results with […]
Help the PERC Shelter This Month
The Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) Shelter in Union City is in need of Soup Kitchen supplies, and they could use your support! If you are able to help, the PERC Shelter is asking that the Hudson County community come together to donate items like disposable plates, cups, and bowls, as well as 50-gallon trash […]
Jersey City Kids Supporting Refugee Families
Mommies Heart to Heart is focused on teaching children how to be giving, compassionate individuals as a way to create a loving community. They are supporting Church World Service (CWS) here in Jersey City, which recently had 23 refugees scheduled for arrival over the course of 10 days. Due to the large amount, CWS and The Building Blocks […]
Jersey City Recreation – Boxing
If you’re wondering which organization to support this holiday season, consider Jersey City Recreation. Three boys have made it to the boxing regionals in upstate New York after applying a lot of hard work, discipline, and dedication with the help of their coach. They could use your help funding the trip to regionals! “Jersey City Recreation […]
Black Squad Inc. and JRT’s Helping Hands
Black Squad Inc. works with JRT’s Helping Hands, a non-profit organization by Julian Rodriguez. Black Squad Inc. began as a car club where only black cars would be able to join (hence the name). Around the same time, their group of friends was active in the nightlife scene, and it became a sort of social club where they would […]
10 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City
It seems like November is all about giving back to your community and to those in need. We chose ten events and places to lend a hand and help out in any way you can, but the list certainly doesn’t end here! Feel free to leave a comment letting us know any other local spots where people […]