The Relief Fund and Jersey Cares will mobilize 5,000 volunteers in Ocean, Monmouth, Atlantic, and Bergen counties for two days of service in highly impacted communities. Volunteers can sign-up to participate on Saturday, October 26th, or Tuesday, October 29th for team, individual and family friendly activities. Project types include:
• Beach Clean-ups and Fence Installation
• Bench, Picnic Table, Raised Bed and Lifeguard Stand Assembly
• Debris/Sand Removal
• Field/Park Revitalization
• Home Repairs/Rebuilding
• Meal Service for Early Responders
• Mural Painting, Line Game Painting in Schools
• Welcome Home Painting Kit Assembly
“We are proud to partner with Jersey Cares for the launch of Sandy Service Day: Remember. Rebuild. Recover. to mark New Jersey’s first year of recovery after Hurricane Sandy,” said First Lady Mary Pat Christie, Chair of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. “We hope many will join us to continue the spirit of compassion and service that united people one-year ago. The Garden State has made great strides to rebuild, but there are many in need of a helping hand and this effort seeks to provide that as we remember Hurricane Sandy and look toward the future.”
“The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund has been a great partner to non-profit organizations working with recovery efforts. We are honored to mark the one-year anniversary of the storm with two days dedicated to volunteer service and recovery,” said Brian Dean, Executive Director, Jersey Cares. “The Sandy Service Day is an important moment to celebrate all that selfless volunteers have accomplished, emphasize the need that remains and ask New Jerseyans to commit to helping with the tremendous amount of work that lies ahead.”
Volunteers interested in participating can visit www.jerseycares.org.
About the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund distributes funds to organizations that support the recovery and rebuilding efforts of New Jersey communities impacted by the storm. The Relief Fund aims to make a sustainable, long-term impact and has awarded grants to 81 organizations, totaling $21 million, to date, for home rebuilding, mold remediation, mental health support, economic development, and financial and legal counseling. For more information, visit www.SandyNJReliefFund.org
About Jersey Cares
Jersey Cares, a nonprofit organization, established in 1993, recruits and engages volunteers in rewarding, effective efforts that address community-identified needs. They partner with local nonprofits to identify needs and implement volunteer projects to meet these needs. They provide individuals, families, corporate employees and community groups with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that range from tutoring children to painting new murals in schools. Learn more at jerseycares.org.
