Adopt-a-Pet.com
Allendale, NJ
The mission of the nonprofit is to “help get homeless pets out of the shelters and into loving homes.”
According to a statement released by the nonprofit, “Coronavirus has impacted life as we know it in ways most of us have never before witnessed. While social distancing is literally saving the lives of the people of this great country, it’s unfortunately having the opposite effect for homeless pets in shelters coast to coast."
“Through extensive outreach to Adopt-a-Pet.com’s more than 18,000 animal shelter and rescue partners, we’ve identified the two things you can do right now to be a hero during the coronavirus crisis and save the life of a shelter pet near you" -- donate and foster.
To donate, click here. To foster, click here.
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
Fair Lawn, NJ
The mission of Alzheimer’s New Jersey is to respond to the needs of New Jersey residents who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
According to Nancy Wellbrock, director of communication and individual and foundation giving, “Caregivers need to be vigilant now more than ever to make sure they and their loved ones with dementia remain safe during this community health crisis - and education, guidance and emotional support can be extremely beneficial. To continue to provide services to families and friends coping with the effects of dementia, especially during this COVID-19 crisis, Alzheimer’s New Jersey needs your help.”
To donate, go to https://www.alznj.org/get-involved/donate/
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey
822 Clifton Ave.
Clifton, N.J. 07013
New Jersey Boys & Girls Clubs serve more than 70,000 youth across 76 sites. The organization serves more than one million meals and snacks every year to youth at no cost.
According to a statement released by the organization, "Today, kids and communities need Boys & Girls Clubs more than ever. COVID-19 has swiftly spread across this country, creating fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for the kids and families we serve. Schools have closed, and thousands of kids are left without a meal or snack to eat. But there is hope.
"Local NJ Clubs are committed to meeting the needs in their communities by distributing meals and supplies to kids and families, providing childcare support to first responders and essential staff, providing mentoring, schoolwork assistance and support through virtual programming, to make sure our most vulnerable youth don’t fall through the cracks during this health crisis.
“Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is asking for your support for our statewide Boys & Girls Club’s COVID-19 Relief Fund to address the urgent and dire financial needs of Clubs during the COVID-19 health crisis.” To learn more and support Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey COVID-19 Relief Fund, click here.
DAV
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit charity that provides support for veterans and their families, “helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year.”
“With nearly 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.”
According to a statement on the DAV website, “Your gift today will help DAV provide many levels of assistance to veterans who are financially struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to support all of DAV’s programs for our nation’s veterans. DAV has always been committed to serving and protecting the men and women who have bravely served our country. And now more than ever before, we must dedicate our efforts to supporting veterans who need our help. Please make an urgent gift now.” To donate, click here.
Jersey Cares
290 West Mount Pleasant Ave., Suite 1320
Livingston, N.J. 07039
973-533-1993
Jersey Cares, a nonprofit organization established in 1993, partners with local nonprofits to identify needs and implement volunteer projects to meet these needs. In light of the current health climate, Jersey Cares has created a “Community Response Team” to “respond to needs as they arise.”
For those who have never volunteered with Jersey Cares before, click here and select the login button in the upper right corner to create a Jersey Cares Volunteer Profile. At the bottom of the registration page, under Additional Information, check the box, “Yes, receive information on Community Response Team” to register and receive updates on opportunities to provide support.