NJ trails most states in charitable giving
A new survey finds New Jersey is one of the least charitable states in the country. Continue reading…
View ArticleCamden attempts to break world record
Feed Our Children NOW! will gather in the parking lot of the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden this Friday, during Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys, in an effort to shatter the official world...
View ArticleNJ food banks push for end-of-year, holiday donations
One out of every seven Americans relies regularly on food banks. In New Jersey, the ratio is smaller but still significant -- one out of 10. Once again this year, several groups are uniting to drive up...
View ArticleRed flags to avoid when donating to charity
Q. My parents died and I’m thinking of donating everything they had to a charity. How do I properly value all their stuff so the correct deductions can be made on my tax return? I’m the executor and...
View ArticleDetermining how to donate your car to charity
Q. I have a car to donate to charity, however, I keep hearing to be careful. How does one determine a good organization and the value for IRS purposes. I want to maximize giving benefits without...
View ArticleBest ideas for gifting money to charity
Q. I have about $500,000 in cash accounts from a life insurance payout. I don’t need the money for retirement or for living expenses, and I don’t have any relatives to leave it to. If I decide to give...
View ArticleDonations to schools and sports teams
Q. If my kid’s school or sports team collects donations to give to a charity, and I give, can I deduct the cost of what I donated? Continue reading…
View ArticleFive ways you can give to those in need this Thanksgiving
With the holidays upon us, charities and food banks in NJ are in need of cash and food donations for people and families for Thanksgiving. Here's how to help. Continue reading…
View ArticleGreat places in NJ to donate old clothing
Not only is donating your clothing helping someone in need, but it’s environmentally friendly. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ nonprofit takes book donations for kids, but money crucial too
The organization's founder says Bridge of Books is at a "transition point," having been asked to vacate the donated storage space it has used for the past five years. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Sincere Thank You To Middlesex County
Throughout the year New Jersey 101.5 assists many different charities and fundraisers. This year we helped the United Way of Middlesex County 'Stuff The Bus'! Continue reading…
View ArticleVolunteer Information and Drop Off Locations
The response today with people who want to donate time and money to the relief efforts has been incredible. Continue reading…
View ArticleSandy Donations Not Wanted
Donations are rolling into New York and New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy, but some relief experts say the things being given are not always what's needed. Continue reading…
View ArticleRestore New Jersey: Hoboken [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
Ray The Prize Guy and myself visited Hoboken today and visited with Mayor Dawn Zimmer and saw how a volunteer group from St. Louis is helping to Restore New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleSandy Donations Needed
Just as quickly as donations are coming in for victims of Superstorm Sandy, more items are still needed, especially along the Jersey shore - as residents come home to find nothing. Continue reading…
View ArticleMillions Raised for Sandy
The charity launched by Governor Chris Christie and his wife to help victims of Hurricane Sandy has raised $18.2 million in its first 24 days. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrom Coast to Coast: Seaside Helps Seaside [PHOTO]
The spirit of helping others is not dead in this country, many have found ways to help those affected to raise funds for Hurricane Sandy Relief. I was recently contacted by a group from Seaside, Oregon...
View ArticleHelp Toms RIver Man Rebuild
Eric Katz, a 30-year-old paraplegic, Toms River, NJ native, who has devoted his life to building and creating artificial limbs for amputees, lost his home and everything he owned during Hurricane...
View ArticleHow to Help Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines [LIST]
The devastation is hard to fathom. We all share this Earth and these poor people need our help. Continue reading…
View ArticleFacebook’s Zuckerberg Biggest Giver in 2013
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have propelled themselves to the top of the A-list of charitable giving. Continue reading…
View ArticleHelp Raise Money for Injured Marine Aaron Alonso
Jim was discussing this story this morning and wanted to pass along the information for anyone looking to offer help. Continue reading…
View ArticleHelp Kelsey Flanigan Fight Brain Cancer
Kelsey Flanigan is a friend of our promotions director Dan "Pinky" Specht. Kelsey is fighting brain cancer and we are reaching out on behalf of Dan and Kelsey for your help. Continue...
View ArticleHelp raise money for NJ girl who needs chemotherapy treatment
Dennis and Judi try to help get the word out when good NJ people are in need and this story definitely falls under that category. Continue reading…
View Article2014 Family Adoption Program
Imagine waking up Christmas morning, walking downstairs and there is no tree or presents. Now, think about celebrating Hanukkah with no exchange of gifts and barely enough food to eat. Continue reading…
View ArticlePopular Shamong, NJ Bar Pleads for Donations to Help One of Their Own
An employee of a popular bar and restaurant in Shamong, NJ has suffered a catastrophic health emergency. Now, the staff there is asking for donations to aid in her care and that of her young son....
View Article15 Items New Jersey Goodwills Wont Accept As Donations
If you are thinking about donating to a New Jersey Goodwill or Local Thrift Store, make sure you know what you can and cannot donate before you pack up your car Continue reading…
View ArticleEgg Harbor City, NJ Animal Rescue Desperate for Donations After Recent Flooding
A GoFundMe has been set up to raise donations for a Kimmy's Safe Haven in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey after recent heavy rains left the animal rescue flooded. Continue reading…
View ArticleFundraiser in Memory of Young Pine Hill, NJ Woman Killed in Cras
A 29-year-old woman who made her living helping others tragically lost her life earlier this month in a motor vehicle accident. Now, a fundraiser has been established to help the baby she leaves...
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