The COVID-19 outbreak has been a challenging time for Montclair’s social service groups and charities, from food pantries reporting large increases in the number of clients requesting food, to agencies that serve the homeless trying to figure out how to maintain social distancing.
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COVID-19: Montclair charities try to cope with increase in need
Montclair charities are trying to meet a rising demand for their services amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but their directors say it has been a challenge at times.
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Spotlight House of Worship: The Rev. Melissa Hall to receive accolades by MAU
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI tripoldi@montclairlocal.news The “Houses of Worship” series spotlights local religious organizations. General information about the church is below. If you have religion news you think we should […]
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Montclair social service groups help homeless during freezing cold weather
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Single digit temperatures over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, and into Monday and Tuesday, were of great concern to area agencies that serve Montclair’s homeless […]
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Warm clothing drive is on in Montclair
The Montclair Police Department is partnering with Java Love at 49 Church St. and 244 Bellevue Ave. and Starbucks of Montclair, 572 Valley Road, to conduct a warm clothing drive. […]
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Winter storm: Montclair declares state of emergency
By LINDA MOSS and ERIN ROLL moss@montclairlocal.news roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair Township has declared a state of emergency effective 4 p.m. Thursday due to the winter storm hitting the region. The municipality […]
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Local Kids Help Host a Seder For Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
Kids of Bnai Keshet ushered in the first night of Passover by hosting over 30 MESH guests with a multi-course Seder meal.
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Parents Who Rock Rally for MESH
The day was perfect, and everyone had a great time jamming, eating, and partying to benefit Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH).