ASEZ Blue Carbon Campaign Cleanup at Lake Carasaljo
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, around 70 ASEZ volunteers partnered with Kean University and Lakewood Police Department to clean Lake Carasaljo in New Jersey. This cleanup honored both the ASEZ Blue Carbon Campaign and World Environment Day. To kick off the cleanup, volunteers broke into groups to conquer various sections of Lake Carasaljo. Even in […]
Harmony of Hope Concert in Cranford, NJ
On Sunday, August 28, 2022, the Church of God in Cranford, New Jersey hosted a music event called Harmony of Hope. A full orchestra—wind, strings, brass, and percussion—and singers from the Church of God choir celebrated God’s gift of hope and joy through a live ensemble performance. The Church of God orchestra performed multiple musical […]
ASEZ WAO Cleanup at Garret Mountain Reservation
Over 50 ASEZ WAO volunteers held a park cleanup at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, NJ. The reservation is on First Watchung Mountain and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967. Garret Mountain is Passaic County’s central recreational area. It’s known for providing the community with beautiful grass fields, several miles of trails, […]
ASEZ WAO Volunteers Clean the Streets of Elmwood Park to Brighten the Community
The Elmwood Park community is home to thousands of people, but the streets have become polluted. ASEZ WAO volunteers vowed to help brighten the community by collecting trash. So, on Sunday, May 1, around 45 ASEZ WAO volunteers came together for a street cleanup in Elmwood Park, NJ. Councilwoman Lorraine Pellegrine and Police Chief Michael […]
ASEZ WAO Cleanup at Park Plaza in Secaucus, NJ
Stretching from approximately 5,000 yards, the size of two football fields, is the busiest strip of shopping centers in Secaucus. Park Plaza in Secaucus brings thousands of shoppers every day. While they go about their day running errands, litter and clutter build up by the hour. Behind the fences, this litter and clutter is no […]
ASEZ Earth Day Cleanup in Elmwood Park, NJ
On April 18, 2021, about 40 ASEZ student volunteers held a cleanup an Earth Day cleanup in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Students from Passaic County Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bergen Community College, Rutgers University, William Patterson University and Mount Clair University came together for the cause. ASEZ partnered with Elmwood Park’s Mayor and Council […]
Elmwood Park Leaf Cleanup Hosted by ASEZ
On Sunday, November 8, about 30 volunteers from ASEZ partnered with the Borough of Elmwood Park for a second leaf cleanup. Students cleaned up leaves from around their neighbors’ homes. In addition, they worked with Councilwoman Lorraine Pellegrine to make the event a success. Student Volunteers Help Their Neighbors Clean Their Yards Some older adults […]
2018 Mega Blood Drive for the Passover
The Church of God in Ridgewood participated in the 2018 Mega Blood Drive, collecting 163 pints of blood!
“Mother’s Street” Cleanup Campaign
Members participated in the “Mother’s Street” cleanup movement, cleaning up various NJ parks and streets. Meanwhile, the campaign took place in 175 countries and 6,000 regions simultaneously.
Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Drive
Volunteers of the Churches of God in New Jersey hosted a disaster relief drive in response to Hurricane Maria effects in Puerto Rico.