FREE Food, Brand New Clothing, Financial and Community Assistance: CURE Insurance Arena - April 30th

Lawrenceville NJ

16 April, 2022

7:56 AM

Description

Non-profit to host FREE New Jersey Statewide Community Assistance Event in Trenton, Atlantic City and Newark, NJ POWER CHANGES LIVES INC of Morris Plains, NJ will host FREE statewide community assistance events in Trenton, Atlantic City and Newark, New Jersey to help those in need through its program LavaLove®. S.H.O.W. LavaLove® FREE Statewide Community Events S.H.O.W. LavaLove® event locations were specifically chosen to embed us in the heart of communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ on Saturday, April 30, 2022. These are FREE statewide events, open to anyone, anywhere who needs same day assistance, providing FREE food, brand new clothing, education, employment, housing, shelter, financial, vaccines, medical exams, dental exams, and various other types of assistance through over 50 onsite partners with a special appearance and performance by a celebrity guest. The goal of these events is to begin the restorative process from the moment guests enter the event. New for this year, during each event, guests can shop for free at the pop-up clothing store Plenti® where they can “purchase” at no cost, brand new clothing generously donated by Amazon® and Madi Apparel. LavaLove® will also make stops in Atlantic City, NJ at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Saturday, May 28th and Newark, NJ at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on July 16th and will serve over 1,000 people. Guests are encouraged to sign up through Eventbrite as tickets are expected to sell out quickly and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration link: https://powerchangeslives.eventbrite.com A celebrity charity benefit concert raising money for programs to rapidly rehouse unsheltered homeless, address food insecurity and mental health in low-income, minority and underserved communities throughout New Jersey is also being planned for future dates at these venues. 100 Volunteers in 100 Days To pull off such a huge feat as the S.H.O.W. LavaLove® events, there is an urgent need for volunteers. Volunteers are the core of ensuring that each of the services provided to guests are delivered with Radical Hospitality. Those interested in volunteering as a general volunteer or medical service provider should signup through Eventbrite: https://powerchangeslives.eventbrite.com ABOUT LavaLove® LavaLove® is a 29-foot mobile hygiene shower trailer equipped with 3 shower-sink-toilets, washing machine/dryer, and an ancillary services room (medical, dental, optometry, and mental health screenings) that also serves as a barber/grooming room. LavaLove® serves communities in need three days per week and provide over 8,000 showers per year. LavaLove® addresses those who are water-insecure, and those food-insecure providing hot meals at the trailer site, and onsite access to medical providers, supporting its mission to provide access to clean, hot water and medical services beyond traditional shelter and hospital settings. To donate to LavaLove® visit https://LavaLovenj.com/donate, all donations are 100% tax-deductible. POWER (People Organized Working Evolving Reaching) is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide assistance to low-income, minority, and underserved communities and create sustainable futures with the capacity to build and thrive, eliminating disparities in aging, education, family wellness, food-insecurity, homelessness, housing, social justice and reform. To learn more about POWER® visit https://powerchangeslives.com Madi Apparel® (Making a Difference) recognizes that underwear is the most under-donated clothing item and tops the most urgent needs list at most domestic violence shelters and sexual assault clinics. Madi® restores confidence in the everyday lives of those most vulnerable – for every item sold, they donate a pair of underwear to women and organizations in need. For more information on MADI Apparel® and how you can donate visit https://madiapparel.com POWER CHANGES LIVES INC 403 Welsh Place Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2954 (973) 866-5531 x101 CHARITABLE TAX ID: 83-1855848 [email protected]