Do you want to do something that will make you feel good? Why not get together with some friends or…read morebusiness partners and go volunteer in your community? Today, one of the professional organizations I belong to sponsored a Community Service Day at CUMAC in Paterson, NJ. Their website describes CUMAC as a "non-profit organization dedicated to feeding people and changing lives. Our team works to alleviate hunger and its root causes for those in need in Paterson, Passaic County and northern New Jersey." Our team worked on breaking down the fruits and vegetables donated by local supermarkets into individual family-sized bags. What a wonderful feeling it is to help people and make a difference in someone's life. I know we did today. CUMAC also has a thrift store on site, but lots of the clothing are given away to families under stress. Business suits are also available for client's job interviews. It is a very humbling experience to spend a few hours in service to others. Now it's your turn......

'Tis the season to lend a helping hand. What a great time I had being able to help those in need…read more The event started at 6 p.m. and ran through 8 p.m. We were given a tour of the place (which is pretty spacious) The staff here consists of about 19 people I believe who spend their day doing a wide variety of things. In the two hour time span I was at the event you're really working all the way through so I can only imagine what the people that work here on a daily basis go through to make sure that every client has what they need. Simply put, this was a great event. I give this place 5 stars all around for what they stand for and represent. Helping the community is #majorKEY. So, if you're ever in the area stop by, donate, and perhaps check out their thrift shop that they have. Since this is a non- profit organization sometimes supplies and money can be tight. So a lot of the thrift shop money is used to buy other goods, etc. So definitely get out and help if you're able.

I work with an I/DD adult that volunteers at SOHM's thrift store 2-3 times a week and I must say as…read moreI've gotten to know the staff over the past year I've been thoroughly impressed with how much they do for the community. Especially during Covid they're going above and beyond to give back; from their food pantry to thrift store to different course/classes they offer and so so so much more. I'm glad the adult I work with volunteers here so he could show me this hidden community gem.

Always great finds at the Economy Shop! Run by volunteers, often very friendly to visitors.read more

Love the quality upheld at this thirft store. It's non profit so helping them and also helping…read moremyself.

I went to this center today to take a workshop on Youth Mental Health First Aid. As soon as I…read morewalked in the staff was very friendly. This center has a large livingroom like set up in the front with a bathroom and a couple of off side rooms. The room that we were in had a kitchen as well. The bathroom was stocked with diapers, contact lens solution, feminine products, lotion and more. This is obviously a community center that is resource ready. Clients came and went so easily that it was hard to determine who was a client and who wasn't. It seems very welcoming and inclusive. There was a whiteboard calendar that gave notice of all of the social service and educational classes available. I saw everything from EDL, homework help, knitting and more! A great place if you live in the area!

Located in Westwood off of Carver Avenue, my partner and I entered this establishment not knowing…read morewhat to expect. Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County ReHouse sells a wide variety of quality used building materials. Despite the smaller selection, the furniture pieces appeared to all be high quality and of good value. Their products ranged from antique to modern and from basic to "top of the line."  They are much less expensive than new, sometimes very unique, and always good for the environment. They would pick up resellable items, so please call them before one puts any furniture out for the trash. They do great things for the community as a nonprofit and try to support their cause if one can.

They have a great variety of furniture, lamps, dishes, wall art and more! The prices are very…read morereasonable too.

This agency is absolutely phenomenal! The service it provides to the community is invaluable…read more The staff is discreet, compassionate and extremely helpful. Everyone goes above and beyond to serve each and every member of the community without judgement or reservation. The agency is also LGBTQ friendly. In addition to the numerous services it provides, advocacy and education are also provided to the community at large. Every learning and spreading awareness to make the community safer and promote a change in consciousness that will quell intimate partner violence and sexual assault.

The most amazing hidden gem in Bergen County, NJ. Family…read morefriendly, easy trails and so beautiful. One of our most favorite places .

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.

Love how they do markets during the summer season, have events for adults and kids, volunteer…read moreopportunities. A little free seed library, goats and chickens and geese. Edible and pollinator plants everywhere. Concerts. I mean what an amazing thing for Clifton to have I'm so happy to have found them. My kid loves loves coming here and playing with their musical structure and walking in their flower paths. I follow them now on social media to make sure and know about all the events they offer. Always very affordable and informative.