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Project Coordinator Highlight – Mary Pereira
Say Hello to Mary Pereira! Although Mary only recently became a Project Coordinator with Jersey Cares in May, she has been an active volunteer since 2017! Throughout the years, Mary has been involved in a variety of volunteer opportunities such as Lights On in Newark, Games Galore and More in Hanover, and Conversations and Connections…
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Planting Seeds of Hope in Newark
Project Coordinator’s (PC’s) are stewards and ambassadors of Jersey Cares, leading other volunteers in projects that benefit the community. Project Coordinators drive social change by leading well-managed, sustainable projects and programs that meet community-identified needs and provide volunteers with a positive experience, inspiring everyone to continue their journey of service. This article is part of…
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Who is Care of The Park?
Pat Thomas has been a part of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex program since 2014, dedicating many volunteer hours to the Care of The Park program at Essex County Branch Brook Park. A lifelong resident of Newark, Pat grew up around the park and takes every opportunity to give back as a volunteer leader…
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Planting Seeds of Hope
Planting Seeds of Hope – healthy food and empowering the local community combine.
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Who is Care of the Park?
Who is Care of the Park will be a recurring series aimed at painting a picture of the people that make the program possible. From star volunteers to Park staff, this series will shine a light on who is Care of the Park and why they give back. Emily Guo is a high school senior…
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Photo of the Day
As the holiday season swirls all around us, we have a pun-ny Christmas joke for you! How does Santa work in his garden? With his ho-ho-ho!! (and his talented Jersey Cares volunteers!)
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Photo of the Day
WEED love to have you volunteer with us!
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Photo of the Day
Did you hear about the young turkey who was on his way to a Jersey Cares volunteer event for the first time? A fellow volunteer offered him some advice: “You’ll have a great time, as long as you don’t lose your head.” Participate in fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities in honor of Thanksgiving!
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Photo of the Day
A little environmental humor today: After Thanksgiving dinner, where did the pilgrims put their trash? In the Mayflower Compact-Tor!
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