This Meals On Wheels can be found at the Presbyterian Church of New Brunswick on Livingston Avenue. It is "on the road to ending senior hunger." It offers free meals, canned and dry goods, daily necessities, nutritional counseling, kosher meals and free delivery. It also provides a charitable foundation that encourages community involvement, vehicle pick-up and drop-off donations, planned giving and emergency services. Its website provides donation information, general foundation news, program initiatives and grant opportunities.
Well Spouse Association is a national non-profit organization that provides peer-to-peer support to wives, husbands or partners of the chronically ill or disabled. Well Spouse organizes events and situations in which members can voice their thoughts and feelings in supportive, non-judgmental environments. In addition to helping with the emotional and practical concerns of caregiving, Well Spouse plays an advocacy role, educating the general public and health care professionals about the difficulties of caregivers.
St Peter's Thrift Shop is located in downtown Freehold near the intersection of Throckmorton and Broad Streets. St. Peter's Episcopal Church operates the shop as a means of supplying inexpensive or free merchandise to people of need in the local community. The volunteer-run store sells inexpensive clothing, books, household items and accessories. Donations are welcome.
The Monmouth County Historical Association Museum & Library is a resource for information on regional history and genealogy. The museum also includes special exhibitions showcasing Monmouth County history.
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools District of Eastern North America has been serving communitites for more than 75 years, providing a place of peace, worship and dedication for men. To become a brother, or to get more information about their programs, visit its website or call the number listed.
Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization that provides a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay near their hospitalized child with minimal or no cost. Families who stay at RMHC receive home-cooked meals, private bedrooms, playrooms for kids and access to support programs.
The Habitat for Humanity store on Throckmorton Street accepts donations of gently used furniture. The money raised from selling the furniture goes to fund Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity. The store is staffed entirely by volunteers.
The Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council #5903 is a local chapter of the Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The local council organizes a variety of community intiatives and events. It provides rewarding activities for the community at large as well as a variety of benefits and activities for Knights of Columbus members. The organization offers a banquet hall which can be rented for private events. The hall seats 84, has a dance floor, is well decorated and can be rented with bartenders, caterers and other services.
Found within the confines of Ferren Mall and the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in downtown New Brunswick you can find the New Brunswick City Market. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown New Brunswick, environmental awareness, street cleaning and graffiti removal, security programs, business promotion, and land and economic development.
Catholic Charities is a national, nonprofit organization that works to reduce poverty, promote human dignity, support families and empower communities. Programs include disaster operations, case management, hunger and poverty campaigns, immigration, human trafficking, race and diversity and climate change.
Community Health Law Project is an nonprofit organization in New Jersey. It specializes in advocacy and legal services for persons with disabilities. This Eatontown office location offers legal services, education and training services for individuals as well as organizations that represent people with disabilities. Information on the charity and opportunities within the organization are available on its Web site.
Located in Atrium One, in the legal and financial district in downtown New Brunswick, you'll find Keep Middlesex Moving, a nonprofit that provides management and consulting to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, as wekk as research and study travel progams, media collaboration, school safety programs and employment and employer services.
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of programs and services and works to support the blind and visually impaired in the community. Some services offered include a physical fitness program, an on-site gym, educational programs, support groups, medical programs, computer instruction, clubs, trips and more. Check its website for information on donations or for details on how to get involved.
The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs is an organization that aims to provide opportunities for education, community participation and leadership training through active involvement in local clubs and organizations. It is a community service organization that is a recognized volunteer organization as well as a social equality group. Call for more information.
The Arc of Middlesex County is a nonprofit that promotes equal life opportunities for people who have developmental disabilities. Services include family support, respite, residential housing and the development of skills for social, physical, emotional and vocational growth. The program is headed by Robert Mizerak, who serves as president.
