Passaic County, NJ Focus
Find local events in Passaic County through the Hawthorne Democrats' Calendar
SOME UPCOMING EVENTS:
Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
Join the Democrats for Hawthorne, as we march in Hawthorne’s Memorial Day Parade, honoring our fallen heroes. For more info contact the Hawthorne Democrats
Primary Election Day
June 07, 2011 @ 6:00 am
Remember – Don’t forget to vote – Polls open from 6a to 8p.
June Democrats for Hawthorne Meeting
June 28, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Fourth Tuesday of each month.
This month: Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. – Llewellyn Firehouse
Help us push Paul Cantello over the top!
Food, friends and fun! (plus a little work this time)
BLOGGER RADIO NJ:
Every Wednesday Evening: Blue Jersey Radio
Wednesday nights at 8pm with hosts Jeff Gardner and Jason Springer. Listen live or download podcasts at anytime.
Click here to listen!
Hawthorne Democrats The local Democratic Party of Hawthorne, NJ
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 8 PM at the Llewellyn Fire House (no meeting listed in August)
For a schedule of local events, go here.
And show your true colors with a Hawthore Dems T-shirt.
Free delivery in Hawthorne!
Click Contact (top right) to email your request!
(or call 973-636-9300, to place an order)
$15 each, or two for $25
Passaic County Central Labor Council
Get involved to protect worker's rights
100 Scales Plaza, Suite 100
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 883-1110
Fax: (973) 883-0157
Email: passaiccountyclc@yahoo.com
Passaic County Democracy for New Jersey
First Thursday of the Month
meets at Puzo's Restaurant (Upstairs)
4 Garfield Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
RSVP at www.dfalink.com/passaic
Passaic County DFA is a grassroots community of progressives. We meet each month to talk politics, plan events, and engage in citizen activism. Join us!
Passaic County DFA is a Coalition Partner with DFA New Jersey and Democracy for America.
Passaic County NAACP
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
President: Calvin Merritt
PO Box 1600
Passaic 07055
Phone: 973-472-7494
Fax: 973-472-1711
LOCAL SHELTERS AND FOOD BANKS IN PASSAIC COUNTY:
Here are some of the local services helping people in Passaic County. Please help them out if you can or if you need it get the help you need. (more can be found here)
UNITED PASSAIC ORGANIZATION
Site: 112 Washington Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
Office: 41 Myrtle Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
Hours: Pantry: Tues & Thurs: 9:30am – 2:30pm (973-472-3611)
Office: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (973-472-2478)
Email: dmartinez@unitedpassaic.org (Deiby Martinez)
dlyons@unitedpassaic.org (Ed Lyons, Executive Director)
Contact: People needing pantry services call Debby, Food
Coordinator at 973-472-3611.
People needing emergency shelter or wishing to donate
food or funds call Deiby Martinez at 973-472-2478.
People wishing to volunteer call Idaly Acevedo or Ed
Lyons at 973-472-2478.
This site provides a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, food vouchers, emergency shelter and a mentoring program; referrals are required for the programs.
Food Needs: canned food
Volunteer Needs: food sorters, packers and fund raisers
Volunteer Requirements: age 18 or over
Special Needs: transportation, funding, school supplies
HISPANIC MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
Site: 911 E. 23rd Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
Phone: 973-684-3320
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 1-3pm
Pantry –Mon, Weds, Thurs: 1-2:45pm
Clothing – once a month; Call site for further information.
Contact: Anita Osario
This site provides emergency food, clothing, family counseling, advocacy, utility assistance, interpretation and referrals to social service agencies.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: food packers
Special Needs: Call site.
NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY
Distribution Site: 90 Jefferson Street, Paterson, NJ 07522
Food Collection and Office: Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Phone: 201-891-1782
Email: contactus@wyckoffreformed.org
Hours: Sat: 12pm & by phone request
Contact: David Cole
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: packers, drivers, loaders, people to run food drives, other opportunities for volunteers
Special Needs: funding, food bank or supermarket credits, personal care items like toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, and diapers
OASIS HAVEN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INC.
Site: 59 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-881-8307
Fax: 973-881-1755
Email: jimwalsh@oasisnj.org
Website: www.oasisnj.org
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm
Lunch - Mon-Fri: 12-12:45pm
Clothing - Mon: 12:30-1:15pm; with a referral: 9:30-11am
Pantry - Mon-Fri: 9-11:15am & 1:15-2:30pm ( referral needed)
Baby items - Mon-Fri: 9-11:15 (referral needed)
Contact: Jim Walsh, Director of Social Services and Children’s Programs, 973-881-8307 x123
This site provides the following services for women and children only: a food pantry; hot lunches; clothing; educational programs which include GED, ESL, and computer classes; an after school program, Monday to Friday 3-6pm, for children aged 6 to 12 years; a summer camp for six weeks, for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: Please call Christine Enrico, Human Resources Communications Coordinator at 973-881-8307 x121
Special Needs: funding, baby supplies including wipes and diapers, craft supplies and new games for all children’s programs and nurturing
COMMUNITY ACTION FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS, INC. (CASA)
Site: 84-86 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-523-5452
Email: casaprogram.carmen@hotmail.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Contact: Carmen E. Rodriguez
This site provides information, social service referrals, employment placement, a food pantry, senior services and more.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: Contact CASA.
Special Needs: Contact CASA.
CREECH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Site: 221 Hamilton Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-341-7481
Fax: 973-341-7481
Hours: Tues: 10am-1pm & 5-7pm
Contact: Barbara Franklin
This site provides frozen and canned non-perishable food packages.
Food Needs: meats, canned foods, boxed pasta
Volunteer Needs: fundraisers, donors and sponsors for upcoming programs, people to sort and pack food
Volunteer Requirements: no heavy lifting required
Special Needs: ongoing donations of funds for food and trucking, plastic bags
CUMAC/ECHO
Site: 223 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07509
Phone: 973-742-5518
Email: info@cumacecho.org
Website: www.cumacecho.org
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm
Contact: Rev. Patricia Bruger
This site provides food, clothing, job skill development, and a tutorial and literacy program for children to eligible individuals and families in Paterson and Passaic County.
Food Needs: non-perishable food items, Ensure and other high protein foods, diabetic foods, baby food and formula
Volunteer Needs: Contact info@cumacecho.org.
Special Needs: seasonal food baskets, clothing, empty coffee cans with lids, paper and plastic grocery bags, school supplies, educational games and funding
EMERGENCY FOOD COALITION FOR PASSAIC COUNTY
Site: 435 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-881-0415
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-11am
Contact: Barbara Gaschler
This coalition assists people to apply for Social Security benefits & food stamps and also provides medical screening, clothing, furniture, baby needs, work assistance and more.
CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES
Site: 12 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: 973-962-0055
Fax: 973-962-1129
Email: sally@cffr.net
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Contact: Sally Hintz
This site provides a pantry and emergency rental and utility assistance when funds are available.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Special Needs: Contact site.
CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION
Site: 145 Carletondale Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: 201-934-5085
Website: www.cfanj.org
Hours: Tues & Thurs: 10am-1pm
Contact: Jim James, Site Manager
This site provides a pantry, referrals to other social service organizations, emergency utility and housing assistance, and budgeting and nutritional counseling.
Food Needs: See www.cfanj.org for most needed items.
Volunteer Needs: Contact Jennifer Rothman at 201-569-1804 x28.
Volunteer Requirements: Contact Jennifer Rothman.
Special Needs: funding (Stephanie McCaw: 201-569-1804 x 25); paper and personal care products, cleaning supplies, diapers, supermarket gift cards; See www.cfanj.org for additional items.
Passaic County Young Democrats:
973-279-4647
668 McBride Ave
West Paterson, NJ
Click here for their Facebook page
Join the Passaic County Democrats:
Passaic County Democratic Committee
668 McBride Avenue
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: 973-279-4647
Fax: 973-279-4468
Check out the issues
Find Local Candidates
Contact your local Dems.
Bear Swamp Farm Community Supported Agriculture
81 Otterhole Road
West Milford, New Jersey 07480
URL: http://www.bearswampfarmcsa.org
Phone: 201-574-6194
Bear Swamp Farm CSA is a small organic community supported agriculture farm located at 81 Otterhole Road in West Milford, NJ. The 20-week minimum season runs from mid-June until the end of October (or longer, weather permitting). The 2009 season will include 29 vegetables, 6 herbs and 2 fruits. An average of 4 different varieties of each vegetable will be grown, totaling around 100 varieties. The cost of a full share for the 2009 season is $600. ($30/week or less). Please visit our website for more information.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Purple Dragon Co-op, Inc.
www.purpledragon.com
Organic produce "shares" in NY/NJ from local farms weekly. Join a "pod" or host for $40 discount. Start home-based business in your state. Inquire!
Phone: (973)429-0391
289 Washington St.
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-2121
James Buro, Conscious Capital
Supports the marketing activities of financial services companies and financial advisers whose initiatives are directed to socially conscious investors. Provides speaking, writing, and strategic consulting services. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (973)698-6038
Fax: (973)284-1260
215 Hillside Ave.
Nutley, NJ 07110
E+Co
www.eandco.net
A public purpose investment company, empowers clean energy entrepreneurs in developing countries through business development support and investment capital.
Phone: (973)680-9100
Fax: (973)680-8066
383 Franklin St.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Matrix Marketing Group, Inc
www.m8trix.com
Product development and launch, strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, develops and initiates sales programs, establishes broker networks. Over 60 years of combined experience.
Phone: (973)338-5638
Fax: (973)338-0164
16 Yantecaw Ave.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2835
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SOME UPCOMING EVENTS:
Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
Join the Democrats for Hawthorne, as we march in Hawthorne’s Memorial Day Parade, honoring our fallen heroes. For more info contact the Hawthorne Democrats
Primary Election Day
June 07, 2011 @ 6:00 am
Remember – Don’t forget to vote – Polls open from 6a to 8p.
June Democrats for Hawthorne Meeting
June 28, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Fourth Tuesday of each month.
This month: Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. – Llewellyn Firehouse
Help us push Paul Cantello over the top!
Food, friends and fun! (plus a little work this time)
BLOGGER RADIO NJ:
Every Wednesday Evening: Blue Jersey Radio
Wednesday nights at 8pm with hosts Jeff Gardner and Jason Springer. Listen live or download podcasts at anytime.
Click here to listen!
Hawthorne Democrats The local Democratic Party of Hawthorne, NJ
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 8 PM at the Llewellyn Fire House (no meeting listed in August)
For a schedule of local events, go here.
And show your true colors with a Hawthore Dems T-shirt.
Free delivery in Hawthorne!
Click Contact (top right) to email your request!
(or call 973-636-9300, to place an order)
$15 each, or two for $25
Passaic County Central Labor Council
Get involved to protect worker's rights
100 Scales Plaza, Suite 100
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 883-1110
Fax: (973) 883-0157
Email: passaiccountyclc@yahoo.com
Passaic County Democracy for New Jersey
First Thursday of the Month
meets at Puzo's Restaurant (Upstairs)
4 Garfield Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
RSVP at www.dfalink.com/passaic
Passaic County DFA is a grassroots community of progressives. We meet each month to talk politics, plan events, and engage in citizen activism. Join us!
Passaic County DFA is a Coalition Partner with DFA New Jersey and Democracy for America.
Passaic County NAACP
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
President: Calvin Merritt
PO Box 1600
Passaic 07055
Phone: 973-472-7494
Fax: 973-472-1711
LOCAL SHELTERS AND FOOD BANKS IN PASSAIC COUNTY:
Here are some of the local services helping people in Passaic County. Please help them out if you can or if you need it get the help you need. (more can be found here)
UNITED PASSAIC ORGANIZATION
Site: 112 Washington Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
Office: 41 Myrtle Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
Hours: Pantry: Tues & Thurs: 9:30am – 2:30pm (973-472-3611)
Office: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (973-472-2478)
Email: dmartinez@unitedpassaic.org (Deiby Martinez)
dlyons@unitedpassaic.org (Ed Lyons, Executive Director)
Contact: People needing pantry services call Debby, Food
Coordinator at 973-472-3611.
People needing emergency shelter or wishing to donate
food or funds call Deiby Martinez at 973-472-2478.
People wishing to volunteer call Idaly Acevedo or Ed
Lyons at 973-472-2478.
This site provides a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, food vouchers, emergency shelter and a mentoring program; referrals are required for the programs.
Food Needs: canned food
Volunteer Needs: food sorters, packers and fund raisers
Volunteer Requirements: age 18 or over
Special Needs: transportation, funding, school supplies
HISPANIC MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
Site: 911 E. 23rd Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
Phone: 973-684-3320
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 1-3pm
Pantry –Mon, Weds, Thurs: 1-2:45pm
Clothing – once a month; Call site for further information.
Contact: Anita Osario
This site provides emergency food, clothing, family counseling, advocacy, utility assistance, interpretation and referrals to social service agencies.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: food packers
Special Needs: Call site.
NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY
Distribution Site: 90 Jefferson Street, Paterson, NJ 07522
Food Collection and Office: Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Phone: 201-891-1782
Email: contactus@wyckoffreformed.org
Hours: Sat: 12pm & by phone request
Contact: David Cole
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: packers, drivers, loaders, people to run food drives, other opportunities for volunteers
Special Needs: funding, food bank or supermarket credits, personal care items like toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, and diapers
OASIS HAVEN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INC.
Site: 59 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-881-8307
Fax: 973-881-1755
Email: jimwalsh@oasisnj.org
Website: www.oasisnj.org
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm
Lunch - Mon-Fri: 12-12:45pm
Clothing - Mon: 12:30-1:15pm; with a referral: 9:30-11am
Pantry - Mon-Fri: 9-11:15am & 1:15-2:30pm ( referral needed)
Baby items - Mon-Fri: 9-11:15 (referral needed)
Contact: Jim Walsh, Director of Social Services and Children’s Programs, 973-881-8307 x123
This site provides the following services for women and children only: a food pantry; hot lunches; clothing; educational programs which include GED, ESL, and computer classes; an after school program, Monday to Friday 3-6pm, for children aged 6 to 12 years; a summer camp for six weeks, for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: Please call Christine Enrico, Human Resources Communications Coordinator at 973-881-8307 x121
Special Needs: funding, baby supplies including wipes and diapers, craft supplies and new games for all children’s programs and nurturing
COMMUNITY ACTION FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS, INC. (CASA)
Site: 84-86 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-523-5452
Email: casaprogram.carmen@hotmail.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Contact: Carmen E. Rodriguez
This site provides information, social service referrals, employment placement, a food pantry, senior services and more.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Volunteer Needs: Contact CASA.
Special Needs: Contact CASA.
CREECH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Site: 221 Hamilton Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-341-7481
Fax: 973-341-7481
Hours: Tues: 10am-1pm & 5-7pm
Contact: Barbara Franklin
This site provides frozen and canned non-perishable food packages.
Food Needs: meats, canned foods, boxed pasta
Volunteer Needs: fundraisers, donors and sponsors for upcoming programs, people to sort and pack food
Volunteer Requirements: no heavy lifting required
Special Needs: ongoing donations of funds for food and trucking, plastic bags
CUMAC/ECHO
Site: 223 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07509
Phone: 973-742-5518
Email: info@cumacecho.org
Website: www.cumacecho.org
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm
Contact: Rev. Patricia Bruger
This site provides food, clothing, job skill development, and a tutorial and literacy program for children to eligible individuals and families in Paterson and Passaic County.
Food Needs: non-perishable food items, Ensure and other high protein foods, diabetic foods, baby food and formula
Volunteer Needs: Contact info@cumacecho.org.
Special Needs: seasonal food baskets, clothing, empty coffee cans with lids, paper and plastic grocery bags, school supplies, educational games and funding
EMERGENCY FOOD COALITION FOR PASSAIC COUNTY
Site: 435 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-881-0415
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-11am
Contact: Barbara Gaschler
This coalition assists people to apply for Social Security benefits & food stamps and also provides medical screening, clothing, furniture, baby needs, work assistance and more.
CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES
Site: 12 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: 973-962-0055
Fax: 973-962-1129
Email: sally@cffr.net
Hours: Office - Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Contact: Sally Hintz
This site provides a pantry and emergency rental and utility assistance when funds are available.
Food Needs: non-perishables
Special Needs: Contact site.
CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION
Site: 145 Carletondale Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: 201-934-5085
Website: www.cfanj.org
Hours: Tues & Thurs: 10am-1pm
Contact: Jim James, Site Manager
This site provides a pantry, referrals to other social service organizations, emergency utility and housing assistance, and budgeting and nutritional counseling.
Food Needs: See www.cfanj.org for most needed items.
Volunteer Needs: Contact Jennifer Rothman at 201-569-1804 x28.
Volunteer Requirements: Contact Jennifer Rothman.
Special Needs: funding (Stephanie McCaw: 201-569-1804 x 25); paper and personal care products, cleaning supplies, diapers, supermarket gift cards; See www.cfanj.org for additional items.
Passaic County Young Democrats:
973-279-4647
668 McBride Ave
West Paterson, NJ
Click here for their Facebook page
Join the Passaic County Democrats:
Passaic County Democratic Committee
668 McBride Avenue
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: 973-279-4647
Fax: 973-279-4468
Check out the issues
Find Local Candidates
Contact your local Dems.
Bear Swamp Farm Community Supported Agriculture
81 Otterhole Road
West Milford, New Jersey 07480
URL: http://www.bearswampfarmcsa.org
Phone: 201-574-6194
Bear Swamp Farm CSA is a small organic community supported agriculture farm located at 81 Otterhole Road in West Milford, NJ. The 20-week minimum season runs from mid-June until the end of October (or longer, weather permitting). The 2009 season will include 29 vegetables, 6 herbs and 2 fruits. An average of 4 different varieties of each vegetable will be grown, totaling around 100 varieties. The cost of a full share for the 2009 season is $600. ($30/week or less). Please visit our website for more information.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Purple Dragon Co-op, Inc.
www.purpledragon.com
Organic produce "shares" in NY/NJ from local farms weekly. Join a "pod" or host for $40 discount. Start home-based business in your state. Inquire!
Phone: (973)429-0391
289 Washington St.
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-2121
James Buro, Conscious Capital
Supports the marketing activities of financial services companies and financial advisers whose initiatives are directed to socially conscious investors. Provides speaking, writing, and strategic consulting services. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (973)698-6038
Fax: (973)284-1260
215 Hillside Ave.
Nutley, NJ 07110
E+Co
www.eandco.net
A public purpose investment company, empowers clean energy entrepreneurs in developing countries through business development support and investment capital.
Phone: (973)680-9100
Fax: (973)680-8066
383 Franklin St.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Matrix Marketing Group, Inc
www.m8trix.com
Product development and launch, strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, develops and initiates sales programs, establishes broker networks. Over 60 years of combined experience.
Phone: (973)338-5638
Fax: (973)338-0164
16 Yantecaw Ave.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2835
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