From helping Houston’s Hurricane Harvey recovery, and making a difference in the lives of some furry friends, to fighting cancer, there are so many ways to help out in Hudson County this month — and it is all right outside your door. Check it out the volunteer opportunities this September:
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Hoboken: All Month-Long September
Satya, a Hoboken resident and soon to be pre-schooler, fiercely beat cancer before her first birthday. Satya’s All Stars, and the Mirchandani and Singh family, in gratitude for their daughter Satya’s health, have worked with Hoboken businesses for the second year in a row to open their hearts and wallets in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Tomorrows Children’s Fund and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. See below on the rundown on the participating businesses and specials:
Sweeten your day and the day of a child fighting cancer: All Month
Choc O Pain bakery {157 First St.} will be donating 10% from the sale of each chocopain — their best-selling and namesake chocolate pastry — to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund from September 1st – September 30th. All Choc o Pain locations will also have a donation jar near the register.
Love books? Hate Cancer?: All Month
…then this is the fundraiser for you. Little City Books in Hoboken {100 Bloomfield St.} will be asking patrons to purchase books from a curated list for TCF kids. The bookstore will also donate 20% from the sale of each of the books on the list to TCF for the entire month of September.
Little school, big hearts: All Month
Hoboken Little School will be collecting change to change the lives of the kids and families battling pediatric cancer. All money collected in September will be donated to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund.
Give a buck: All Month
Little Hoboken is donating 25% from the September sales of their “Hoboken Like a Mother” tank to benefit the Tomorrows Children’s Fund.
Work it out at Work it Out: All Month
Hudson River Fitness will donate $5 for any new member who join the gym in September. All money raised benefits the Tomorrows Children’s Fund.
Something to smile about: All Month
Pediatric dentist Dr. Radhika Kapoor of Hoboken Smile Specialists {33-41 Newark St., Suite 2A.} will be collecting Play-Doh in her office for the TCF kids. Pop by to drop off some canisters of colorful stuff and say hello to Satya’s favorite dentist! Call for more info: (201) 683-7018
Life is a GIFFT: Tuesday, September 12th
Join award-winning TV personality and Today show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford for a six-course wine dinner featuring her line of award-winning Gifft wine at the Chart House in Weehawken. The dinner is on Tuesday September 12th at 6PM — tickets are $175 and 50% of the proceeds benefit the Tomorrows Children’s Fund. Tickets are limited.
Just keep spinning: Saturday, September 16th
Join local Hoboken mama + pediatric cancer crusader Raakhee Mirchandani for Bike For Life: Cyclebar x St. Jude and ride to raise money and awareness to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The ride is September 16th at 12:30PM — bikes are $25 and 100% of the proceeds benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Email raakhee.mirchandani@gmail.com to reserve a bike.
Look good, feel better: Sunday, September 17th
Athleta in Hoboken {316 Washington St.} will be doing a discount with donation. Stop by the store on Sunday, September 17th from 11AM to 2PM, make a donation and receive 25% off your entire purchase. (Certain exclusions apply.) Money raised will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Brooklyn Cans For Cancer: Friday September 8th
Since 2010, Jersey City donors have helped the NJ Grabowskis raise more than $100,000 for John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and other organizations to directly aid individuals and families battling various types of cancer. The community effort continues at Lucky Bar in Jersey City. From 8PM – 3PM, enjoy $4 cans of Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn East IPA, and Brooklyn American Ale, while raising money to help enrich the lives of individuals and families who are impacted by various types of cancers. You can also enter to win a trip for four to the Brooklyn Brewery and gift certificates for local Jersey City restaurants and businesses along with other items.
Rooftop Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood: Saturday September 9th
From 4PM – 11PM on September 9th, Porta in Jersey City will raise money for Planned Parenthood on their rooftop with specialty cocktails, an art auction, raffles, and live music with six awesome local bands. Donations will be taken at the door and all through the night to support women’s health.
Lutze Rescue Bash: Saturday, September 9th
We love being around furry friends {and all-day happy hour isn’t bad either}. Lutze Biergarten on 32nd Street in Jersey City is throwing a rescue bash on September 9th in partnership with Liberty Humane Society, Second Chance Dog Rescue, Hounds in Pounds, Inc, and Hound About — perfect for anyone considering adopting a new best friend. Pet adoption, live music, cat-mobile, happy hours specials, DJ dance party, and more will be starting at 11:30AM and going to 11PM. There will also be pet contests for best-dressed and #1 trick so don’t forget to bring your furry side-kicks!
Read more: Adoptable Hoboken Pup: Cosmo {the Handsome Husky Pit Mix}
NFL Kick-Off Fundraiser: Sunday, September 10th
‘Tis the season for football — and in Hoboken, that is one season we look forward to all year. On Sunday, September 10th, starting at 7:30PM, head over to The Shepherd + the Knucklehead of Hoboken, NJ as the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys in their highly anticipated season opener, and help raise funds for cancer research with Layups4Life. A $10 bracelet will get you $6 craft beer + well cocktails, $15 Bud Light pitchers, $5 glasses of house wine, $5 shot special {only when the Giants score}, $0.75 wings, and $2 off tacos and sliders
Jersey City Police + Fire 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive: Monday, September 11th
September 11th will always be a somber day in our country, especially for those in this area, but this year you can give back to the community that was the first point of refuge for hundreds of people who evacuated the World Trade Center and lower Manhattan that Tuesday. In partnership with 911Day.org, the American Red Cross, Suburban Propane, and the Jersey City Police and Fire Departments are hosting the Jersey City Blood Drive on September 11th from 9AM – 12PM at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the nearly 14,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide, so your participation will make a difference.
Citywide Donation For Storm Harvey: Saturday, September 16th
Hurricane Sandy was not long ago, so it’s not hard to remember the devastation it brought and the outpouring of help that came from others during that time. This time, Texas needs our help. On September 16th, hMAG is organizing a citywide donation event, where participating bars and restaurants will charge an optional $1 cover charge to donate to the Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Collections buckets will also be distributed to participating businesses. Keep a look out here for additional information.
Help Texas Cut-a-Thon: Sunday, September 17th
A slew of hair salons in Hoboken are also banding together to donate their proceeds from Sunday, September 17th, to Houston victims. Hair salons include Spesh, Lorraine’s House of Styles, Crew Hair Studios, Mark Daniel, Trim Hoboken, Blow-it-Out Lounge, Stags Only, Hoboken Hair, and Up + Out.
Read more: How to Help Houston After Hurricane Harvey {from Hudson County}
Charity Golf Outing Event: Monday, September 18th
At the Jersey City Skyway Golf course there will be an event on September 18th with all proceeds going to The Jersey City Youth Foundation. The organization has successfully completed the second year of its grant program providing financial and professional support to a wide range of youth focused programs in Jersey City. Lunch begins at 11:30AM with a shotgun start at 1PM. Buffet will follow at 4PM along with the award ceremony.
Pitness In the Park: Saturday, September 30th
Pitness in the Park is an event that promotes and advocates Pit Bulls as the true breed that they are, not how they’re stereotyped. The event on September 30th from 12PM – 3PM at Sinatra Park in Hoboken — will be donating all proceeds to New York Bully Crew and have adoptable dogs at the event for people to meet {and fall in love with}. There will also be raffles, fitness related programs, and an ‘Ask the Trainer’ portion going on throughout the day.
1Day Hoboken: Saturday, September 30th
One day, one square mile, one goal — the 7th annual 1Day Hoboken event aimed at providing a helping hand to local organizations. Kicking off at 10AM at Church Square Park, volunteers will be beautifying parks and playgrounds and working with the city {btw: many of the tasks will be family-friendly so bring your kiddos}. The recovery after-party will be at 1:30PM with plenty of food and door prizes. Pre-registrater for the event here.
However you decide to give back this month, you’ll be glad you did — and we are, too! Share your volunteer opportunities and experiences with us in the comments below and spread the word!
