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#911 Volunteer at our 9/11 Day of service project - Stitching generations together!

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ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

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Calling all volunteers to support a unique 9/11 Service Project: Stitching Generations Together.

Dear Volunteers,

This September 11th, we are coming together as a community to support families in need. As part of our Stitching Generations Together project, We are collecting baby clothing to donate to a community nonprofit, The Makers Place of Trenton'. ( Please visit them at https://www.makersplace.org/).

How you can participate:

Create: If you enjoy crocheting or knitting, this is your chance to craft something special for a little one in need (not crafty? No problem! you can also donate store bought baby clothing items)

Drop off completed item: Finished items (or store purchased items) can be dropped off at the Interfaith Office by September 9th, 2024. We intend to deliver all of your contributions on 9/11, making it a commemorative event and ensuring that your contributions reaches the familied who need them the most.

Invite others: If you know someone who might enjoy this project, please spread the word. The more, the merrier!

If you have any questiond or would like to know mor about how you can participate, feel free to reach out to our team at Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County at 609.393 9922 or email to Kusuma@icgmc.org

Thank you in advance for your kind support and to making our community a more caring and connected place.

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About Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

Location:

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, NJ 08619, US

Mission Statement

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC), an interfaith coalition, is dedicated to promoting the independence, dignity and wellness of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life.

Description

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County was established in 1994 with a "Faith in Action" grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For over two decades we have worked to improve the quality of life and help meet the concerns and special needs of underserved, homebound elderly and adults with disabilities in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Our interdenominational coalition of 30 congregations and over 400 trained volunteers provide support and education that enables care-receivers to remain in their homes. All services and programs are offered free-of-charge without proselytization and without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or income.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Faith-Based
Seniors
Children & Youth, Faith-Based, Seniors

WHEN

Fri Aug 16, 2024 - Mon Sep 09, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 AM

WHERE

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 16Hamilton, NJ 08619

(40.2598,-74.67588)
 

SKILLS

  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Sewing

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 18
  • 2-4 hours

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