There’s nothing more rewarding than the feeling of giving, and there are plenty of opportunities to do so this holiday season. Listed below are some upcoming chances to make an impact on our community.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution at the Summit YMCA
When: Friday, November 17
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Morristown City Hall, 200 South St., Morristown
We need volunteers who can pick up the turkeys, chickens, hams, and holiday boxes at Morristown City Hall, 200 South St., Morristown, at 10:30 AM and deliver them to the Summit YMCA. If you can help, please fill out our volunteer waiver here. Then, sign up using this link.
Family Pack Program
When: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: 67 Maple St, Summit, NJ 07901
We are seeking volunteers to pick up family packs of food and produce at the Summit YMCA on Thursdays at 1:00 PM and deliver to Summit Public Schools.
Children in our local school systems who are enrolled in the free or reduced-price school meals program may not have access to meals over the weekend. Volunteers help prevent food insecurity in our community by delivering these meals to Summit Public Schools, who will discreetly place in the child’s backpack.
If you can help, please fill out the volunteer waiver here. Then sign up using this link.
Senior Spa Day
When: Saturday, November 11
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
(Senior Spa Day is held once per month. Please feel free to sign up for future spa dates.)
Where: Senior Housing Center, 12 Chestnut Street, Summit
We are looking for volunteers to help with Senior Spa Day this Saturday, November 11. Volunteers will provide light manicures and gentle hand massages to our neighborhood seniors to help brighten their day.
We are also looking for volunteers who love to bake. We like to offer the seniors some treats to enjoy during spa day, so anyone who wants to help out can sign up here:
If you can help, please fill out the volunteer waiver here. Then sign up using this link. All ages welcome.
Thank you for making somebody’s holiday season shine brighter!
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.
