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Imagine, a New Jersey nonprofit offering free grief support for children and families, is expanding volunteer training to meet growing demand. No experience needed, just a willingness to listen.
Over 4,000 volunteers turned out across 77 New Jersey beach sites to remove debris and protect marine life, more than doubling last year's turnout. Their efforts collected millions of pieces of trash while gathering crucial data to fight ocean pollution at its source.
Over 6,000 volunteers joined forces to remove nearly 170,000 pieces of litter from 130 miles of New Jersey coastline in a single day. The annual beach cleanup not only restored the shore but also gathered crucial data to fight ocean pollution for the long haul.
A North Jersey volunteer who monitors endangered raptor nests got to hold a peregrine falcon chick as it was banded, feeling its tiny heart beating against his hands. Despite losing some young birds this season, volunteers and wildlife centers saved others, including a fledgling now learning to fly with a foster parent named Noodle. --- ##
Thousands of volunteers fanned out across 77 Jersey Shore locations to collect trash and turn it into data that's already changing New Jersey's environmental laws. From rubber ducks to refrigerators, what they found tells a hopeful story about how cleanup efforts and smart legislation are making beaches cleaner year after year.
Volunteers across New Jersey will gather at more than 80 beaches on April 11 to remove trash and protect marine life during the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. The event has mobilized hundreds of thousands of people since the 1980s, turning spring cleanup into a powerful act of community care for the coastline.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #
Dozens of volunteers transformed a beloved summer camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City kids since 1974. Their cleanup effort ensures Camp Liberty will shine for another generation of children.
Chautauqua County is honoring older adult volunteers with free baseball tickets and launching a holiday campaign to ensure no senior faces Christmas alone. The program has already recognized volunteers like Russ Diethrick, named New York State's Volunteer of the Year.
A solar-powered floating observatory has returned to life three miles off the Jersey Shore, opening new doors for ocean research, student training, and sustainable technology development. The collaboration between universities and state agencies positions New Jersey as a leader in marine innovation.
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Hundreds of volunteers showed up on a Saturday morning to make sure the Jersey Shore sparkles for summer, continuing a tradition that's been running strong for over 40 years. Their efforts do more than just pick up trash—they're tracking pollution patterns to protect the ocean for years to come.
Corporate volunteers spent a day revitalizing Camp Liberty, Jersey City's longest-running day camp that's been creating summer memories since 1974. Their cleanup work will welcome hundreds of local children back for another season of fun.
Corporate volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore Camp Liberty, a beloved summer day camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City children since 1974. Their weekend of painting, weeding, and repairs ensures another generation of kids can create summer memories at Liberty State Park.
Les Amis, a Jersey charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, is creating a volunteer hub to expand its community fundraising. The initiative comes as rising costs increase demand for services while donations decline.
Nearly 100 volunteers in New Bedford were honored for their work feeding neighbors facing food insecurity. Four dedicated volunteers received special recognition for serving meals and distributing groceries several days each week.
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers across Western New York ahead of National Volunteer Week. From disaster response to blood drives, volunteers can choose flexible roles that match their skills and schedules.
A group of volunteers from two New Jersey parishes woke before dawn on a rainy Saturday to cook and serve hot breakfasts to homeless New Yorkers. The team brought French toast, scrambled eggs, and care kits to lower Manhattan as part of an ongoing youth ministry tradition.
Small government grants are proving their worth in New Jersey, where startups turned $26 million in seed funding into $524 million in follow-up investment and nearly 1,800 new jobs. The results show how strategic early support helps young companies grow without forcing them to relocate.
New Jersey's new governor signed two executive orders on her first day to freeze electricity rates and fast-track massive solar and battery storage expansion. The state aims to add 3 gigawatts of solar capacity and hundreds of megawatts of battery storage within months.
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