Show Love This Lunar New Year with Care Package Supplies Collection Drive

In celebration of the Lunar New Year and its tradition in honoring our elders and ancestors, the Summit Area YMCA is partnering with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, Han Academy, and Giving Back to make 150 care packages for Seniors in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit. Supplies and items can be donated and dropped off at the Berkeley Heights YMCA and Summit YMCA now through January 29, 2022.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Berkeley Heights YMCA
59 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Donation bin located in the lobby.

Summit YMCA
67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Donation bin located at the back entrance of the Summit YMCA (near Cedar Street).

ITEMS NEEDED:

• Travel size lotions
• Travel size hand
sanitizers
• Lip balm or Chapstick
• Pocket size tissues
• Fuzzy socks
• Sanitizer wipes
• Foot scrubs
• Individually wrapped
specialty tea bags
• Decks of cards
• Books
• Sudoku puzzles

Donation drop-off bins are located at the Berkeley Heights YMCA & Summit YMCA.

VIRTUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Join us online for the wonderful lion dance presented by Garden State Lion, cultural snack tasting, demonstrations, performances and more! Registrants will be emailed the virtual link prior to the event.

DETAILS

Questions? Contact:

Tiffany Escott

Mission Advancement & Development Director
SUMMIT AREA YMCA

tiffany.escott@thesay.org
(908) 464-8373

SUMMIT AREA YMCA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA | SUMMIT YMCA | THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association, but today, we are The Y. An association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.