PHILANTHROPY

As an organization of hundreds of Hoboken families, HFA is in a great position to affect positive change in our local community. There are lots of Hudson County people in need of some extra care, attention, support or resources, including seniors, children of all ages and the homeless.

The Philanthropy committee of HFA strives to create meaningful collaborations between our members and the community and has already partnered with the Hoboken Shelter, All Saints Development Corporation and Good Counsel to provide service, in-kind donations and/or volunteers.

We maintain a list of local organizations in need of donations and/or volunteers (see Resources) and highlight at least one opportunity in each of our monthly newsletters, so HFA members can always find ways to help.

The Philanthropy committee is always looking to expand our resources and partnerships. Volunteers are always needed and welcome and you may participate as your schedule allows. If you would like to hear more about our projects, please contact Cheryl Kelesoglu at hfaphilanthropy@gmail.com

Homework Club Birthday Parties

The HFA Philanthropy Committee is working with the Homework Club (HWC) to provide birthday parties for less privileged children. The HWC is an after school program offering tutoring, snacks and youth activities for approximately 60 children, ages 5 through 16, living in Hoboken's public housing.

Melvona Hicks, a public housing community leader and mother of three, designed the Homework Club, to support the academic and emotional needs of children living in Hoboken's public housing. The program receives modest support from All Saints Community Service & Development Corporation. The HWC meets in the 311 Harrison Community Room of the Projects, Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 P.M. The HWC meets at the Jubilee Center at 601 Jackson Street, each weekday after school.

One Friday afternoon per month during the school year, the Philanthropy committee provides a birthday party for the members of the HWC, including a cake, a special activity such as a game or arts and crafts project, and a gift certificate for each birthday child that month.

Help us make birthdays special for the Homework Club by volunteering and/or donating to this project! Donations of party supplies (including plates, napkins, cups and decorations), arts and crafts supplies, as well as homebaked cupcakes or cake are needed for each party. Volunteers are always needed to attend a party and/or babysit other members' children during the party. To participate in this project, please contact Colleen Castle at ccastle@netcorner.com

Monroe Street Movement Space Scholarships

LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED OF DONATIONS AND/OR VOLUNTEERS

This list has been compiled by HFA members to facilitate donations and volunteer support of local organizations. To add a resource to this list, please contact hfaphilanthropy@gmail.com.

Dress For Success
550 Newark Avenue, Suite 403
Jersey City, NJ 07306-1326
Ph: 201 216 1020
E-mail: jerseycity@dressforsuccess.org
www.dressforsuccess.org
Benefits women entering the workforce after unemployment and welfare.
Needs/Accepts: Interview- and work-appropriate women's clothing in excellent condition (no obvious tears, stains, missing buttons or broken zippers), dry-cleaned or laundered as appropriate, on hangers. New and nearly new shoes, scarves, purses, belts, jewelry, new nylons and unused cosmetics are also accepted. How to donate: You may drop off donations from 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday.

Good Counsel
411 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Ph: 201 795 0637
E-mail: help@goodcounselhomes.org
www.goodcounselhomes.org
Benefits mothers in a crisis pregnancy as well as their children, preparing them to live independently.
Needs/Accepts: Newborn to age 2 baby clothes, diapers, food, toiletries, toys, and accessories How to donate: Contact them by phone or e-mail to arrange a drop-off.

Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA
1301 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Ph: 201 963 4100
E-mail: brennan@hobokenymca.org
This local YMCA has a scholarship program that awards financial assistance to qualified families to participate in YMCA programs, such as summer day camp, after school programs, youth sports, fitness and drama programs. Interested families should contact the membership desk for an application.
How to donate: Contact Tom Brennan, Membership Director, at above number or e-mail address.

Hoboken Shelter
300 Bloomfield Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Ph: 201 656 5069
E-mail: director@hobokenshelter.org
www.hobokenshelter.org
Benefits homeless adult men and women in developing the skills needed to gain employment, achieve independence and re-integrate into the community.
Needs/Accepts: Travel-size toiletries, men's casual clothing, men's socks, underwear and belts, folding chairs for TV room, PC Scanner How to donate: Contact Sister Norberta, Executive Director, via e-mail or phone to arrange a drop-off.

Hudson Cradle
1805 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305-2171
hudsoncrad@aol.com
Ph: 201 332 7879
Benefits "boarder" babies (healthy enough to be discharged from the hospital but whose families cannot yet take care of them) from birth to 18 months.
Needs/Accepts: Newborn to 18-month baby clothes, bibs, diapers (small and medium), Alimentum formula, board books, colored paper, garbage bags, hand lotion, double strollers, high chairs, Dreft laundry detergent, tissues How to donate: Contact them via phone to arrange drop-off.

Hudson Milestones
375 Monmouth Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Ph: 201 792 1161
E-mail: hudsonmilestones@juno.com
www.hudsonmilestones.org
Benefits low income families with developmentally challenged children up to 3-years old through three locations.
Needs/Accepts: Baby through preschool toys, books, puzzles, and games; baby gear, including high chairs, strollers, car seats, cribs; casual women's clothing; household items, including bedding and furniture How to donate: Contact them by phone or via e-mail to arrange a drop-off.

Jubilee Center
601 Jackson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
This Center, sponsored by All Saints Development Corporation, provides afterschool homework support to kids in Hoboken's public houseing, as well as services to families during the summer.
Needs/Accepts: Volunteers to help prepare a meal from 4:30-6:30 pm Monday-Friday during the summer, lunchtime volunteesr to read to children at 1:00 pm on summer weekdays, and volunteers to speak to children about their career, in the evening.
How to volunteer: Contact Shelly Ferguson Barnes at shelly@hobokenproperties.com

Project Home
Jersey City, NJ
201-309-4663
This 18-month transitional housing program is for woman in recovery from substance abuse and the effects of domestic violence and their children. Recovery is fostered through a wide range of services leading to independence.
Needs/Accepts: Baby items, such as, cribs, strollers, bouncy seats, high chairs as well as diapers, toys and books. How to donate: Contact Emily at 201-309-4663 x14 (mention you're from HFA) or HFA member Carol Rickert at 201-659-2806 or car109@optonline.net.

Reach Out and Read
Jersey City Family Health Center
Benefits children living in poverty by putting books into their hands while waiting for medical treatment, in addition to stressing the importance of early reading to a child's development, via volunteer readers in waiting rooms.
Needs/Accepts: Volunteer readers, as well as new or "gently read" books. How to doante: Contact Alicia Weinstein at 201-222-8404 or abwtennis@yahoo.com.

St. Mary Hospital Thrift Shop
536 Garden Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Ph: 201 653 8191
Hours: 11 am - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday
Benefits St. Mary Hospital
Needs/Accepts: Men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories; books and toys; small household items How to donate: Call or stop by during business hours to drop-off donations.

Salvation Army Thrift Store
248 Erie Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Ph: 201 653 3071
www.salvationarmy.org
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, seven days/week
Benefits the volunteer efforts of the Salvation Army.
Needs/Accepts: Men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories, books and toys, household items, furniture How to donate: Clothing can be dropped off any day 8 am - 10 pm, other items can be dropped off during business hours. Call during business hours to arrange for furniture donation pick-up.

Symposia Community Bookstore Inc.
510 Washington St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030
phone: 201 963 0909
Symposia is a non-profit project whose mission is to foster personal and community development by creating and supporting local groups in Hoboken and surrounding neighborhoods. Symposia accepts donations of books, DVDs, CDs, tapes and office equipment. To make book donation, visit our store located at 510 Washington St. in Hoboken during the opening hours (Noon to 6 p.m. every day), or call us at (201) 805-1739 to schedule a pick up.