South Jersey Service 2024

We had a great last day at Urban Promise! Urban Promise is an interconnected network of schools that provide better opportunities for children in living in the city of Camden. Today we went and volunteered at Urban Promise, a school in Pennsauken, NJ. Cole, Jared, Matthew W, Janiel, East, Shabd, and Lucas were all...

We started our day by meeting Frank the volunteer leader at Cedar Run. Frank took us into the gift shop to see the clothing items that Cedar Run offers. We then took a trip through the woods to the other side of the refuge to see all of the animals there, like various kinds...

Today, South Jersey Service traveled to Habitat for Humanity Restore in Maple Shade. Habitat for Humanity, as an organization, serves to build low-cost homes to aid families that are struggling economically. The “Restore” aspect of this organization provides furniture and more to both the construction of these homes as well as to customers who...

Today, South Jersey Service went to the Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown. Perkins Center for the Arts is a multi-purpose arts center within walking distance of MFS. It was founded in 1977 and was named after the Perkins family. It was originally built in 1910 as a wedding gift for Alice and...

Today we took a trip to the historical Ronald McDonald house. It’s a place that houses families from around the world whose kids are undergoing procedures in Cooper Hospital and four others. It provides food, comfort, and a safe place to stay when needed. When we arrived we were given a tour through the...