This once-a-month popup invites the community to share a free meal. We ask that this kindness received be paid forward. With a smile, by being kind to yourself, by volunteering, […]
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The Pay It Forward Pop Up Café
This once-a-month popup invites the community to share a free meal. We ask that this kindness received be paid forward. With a smile, by being kind to yourself, by volunteering, […]
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An extraordinary Montclair fourth grader gives a boost to the homeless
Jayla Pitts’ Project Beautiful provides cosmetics at shelters.
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Step taken toward big changes for Montclair’s Municipal Building
In a 6-to-3 vote, the Planning Board voted acknowledged that township-owned property meets the criteria for redevelopment.
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Children of Montclair showcase their talent at Star Search competition
When people think of the Salvation Army, they might envision a center where they can donate or receive clothes, furniture or toys, or receive rehabilitation services. However, for more than […]
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Montclair bands together to put food on the table during COVID-19
If someone told Annette Warner 20 years ago she would be waiting in line at a food pantry in 2020, “I would be like, ‘Hell no,’” she said.
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Montclair Citadel: Those serving homeless need vaccines soon, too
Up next: Educators, childcare workers, migrant farm workers, members of tribal communities and those experiencing homelessness.
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Kettle Campaign kicks off, to meet greater needs
The Salvation Army Montclair Red Kettle Kick-Off kicked off its 130th season of giving in front of Coldwell-Banker Realty on Bellevue Avenue today, Nov. 28.
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With winter coming, Montclair organizations tackle bigger holiday needs
With the holidays and colder weather just around the corner, organizations have started to pivot as they figure out how to continue to serve the community.
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Montclair advocates gearing up to aid homeless
As social workers and volunteers who work with the area’s homeless prepare for winter, they are anticipating greater need due to the economic turndown since COVID-19 hit last March.
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Salvation Army march in Montclair to help homeless
Brett DeMichael of the Salvation Army walked 26 miles around Montclair this past Saturday, Aug. 8. to raise awareness of the organization’s efforts to help homeless and hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In brief: Thanksgiving Day dinner served at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Montclair Citadel will host its 36th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 28, 12 p.m.
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Meet the bell ringers, red kettle keepers of Montclair
By Kelly Nicholaides for Montclair Local At the start of the holiday season last weekend, Ernest Walker rings the Salvation Army bell standing next to a red kettle in front […]
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Homeless numbers on the rise; need could be greater this winter
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news As social workers and volunteers who work with the area’s homeless population prepare for the winter season, they are anticipating a greater need based on […]