Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 0 17 guests, program residents, staff, and volunteers will be of utmost impor- tance moving forward with social distancing guidelines, frequent hand washing and sanitization, and daily temperature checks now standard operating procedures for all Mission activities and events. In addition to what has already been donated by the public, profits from the onsite thrift store are allo- cated to the cost of meals, shelter, clothing, and essentials provided by the Mission. The store offers a variety of items in good condition for sale, including clothing, furniture, dinner- ware, cookware, jewelry, and work- ing electronics. The store has taken all necessary health precautions to ensure the safety of its community, customers, staff, and volunteers. The Mission also serves as a Code Blue warming site during the day, and Richards expects the COVID precautions will be a challenge. "The cold weather draws people inside, and the added COVID risks will require additional safety measures," he said. As a way to prepare for the colder months, the Mission is preparing for their annual coat giveaway on November 21, where they distribute between five hundred and one thou- sand coats to the needy. The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission's respect of each individual's dignity and its pursuit of excellence and integrity has guided their work to help those in need and will continue to do so, pandemic or not. —Jill Ocone JUST BELIEVE P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754 (732) 279-6157 www.justbelieveinc.org Email: Paul@justbelieveinc.org Facebook and Instagram: @justbelieveinc Twitter: @JustBelieve087 Just Believe Boutique 734 Route 37 West, Unit 5 Toms River, NJ 08753 (732) 279-6157 Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monetary donations are accepted through their website or by mail. Interested volunteers can contact Paul at paul@justbelieveinc.org or Amanda at amanda@justbelieveinc.org. Call the Boutique to inquire about donat- ing the following: new and gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, decorative items, purses and accessories, housewares, china, collectibles, and working electronics. courtesy Phil Richards, JSRM Program Director Program participants and shelter guests receive meals in the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission's dining room. HOW TO HELP DESTINY'S BRIDGE P.O. Box 692, Lakewood, NJ 08701 www.destinysbridge.org Email: Destinysbridgefoundation@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: @destinysbridge Twitter: @DestinysBridge1 Monetary donations are accepted through their website, by mail, and through PayPal at Destinysbridgefoundation@gmail.com. Interested volunteers should visit the website for information. Items that are needed: tents, tarps, sleeping bags/blankets, pillows, propane heaters, propane refills (gift card for BJ's or Walmart), one-pound propane tanks, propane camping stoves, battery operated lights/flashlights, batteries (AAA, AA, C, D), paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, plastic ware, trash bags, bottled water, hand soap, shampoo, canned goods (tuna, SPAM, vegetables, chicken), towels, washcloths, socks, new underwear, clothing (especially cold weather items such as hats, gloves, coats). Drop-off Locations: 10 Bucknell Drive, South Toms River Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat.: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please leave items behind the van in the driveway. 72 Maxim Drive, Forked River Please leave items in front of the garage. 1 Lorelei Drive, Howell Please leave bags on the porch. 51 John McGuckin Drive, Brick Please leave items on the front porch. 461 Aurora Drive, Brick Please leave items on the front porch. JERSEY SHORE RESCUE MISSION 701 Memorial Dr., Asbury Park, NJ 07712 P.O. Box 1289, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (732) 988-0242; Fax: (732) 361-8194 www.jsrescue.org Email: prichards@marketstreet.org, shelter@jsrescue.org Facebook: @jsrescue Instagram: @jerseyshorerescuemission Onsite Thrift Store: (732) 897-5990 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM One-time and recurring monetary dona- tions are accepted through their website or by mail at the P.O. Box. Interested volunteers should call (732) 988-0242. Donations of the following items are accepted onsite by appointment or call (732) 807-3506 to schedule a pickup (avail- able for furniture only). Please label your box with a category as follows: Clothing Room: towels, washcloths, dis- posable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, con- ditioner, soap, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush- es, non-aerosol deodorant, first aid supplies, socks, t-shirts sizes L-XXL, slippers, pajamas, bathrobes size L-XXL, twin sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows. Thrift Store Needs: items big and small in good condition including furniture, clothing, housewares, working electronics, collectibles, jewelry, accessories, small work- ing appliances. Kitchen: ground coffee, canned goods, dry goods, staples, powdered drink mixes, aprons, oven mitts, dish towels, sponges, paper products. Academic/Administrative Aids: pens, pencils, spiral notebooks, pocket folders, back- packs, highlighters. The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission also accepts donations of cars and trucks in run- ning condition. A sampling of the furniture for sale at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission Thrift Store in Asbury Park. courtesy Phil Richards, JSRM Program Director

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