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The Holidays are Here! 🎁❄️
As we head into the most festive time of year, our biggest focus at 180 is the Holiday Boutique! From now through the end of the year, we're coming together to make the season brighter for the survivors and families we serve.
Keep reading to learn how you can get involved, from volunteering at the event to donating items from our Amazon Wishlist. Every bit of support makes a difference, and we can't wait to make this holiday season special together!
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Recent News
💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Throughout October, 180 was proud to bring our community together for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, raising awareness, recognizing survivors, and showing support for those impacted by domestic violence. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, community partner, and advocate who made this month so meaningful!
Volunteers from Wilmington Trust at M&T Bank organized our Care Corridor client pantry, Guardian Life assembled more than 400 cozy kits, and The Salon Professional Academy Howell treated our Safe House and Rapid Rehousing families to a private spa experience. Brandeis of Westlake in Jackson donated birthday gifts for children at Harbour Light, and GFWC Woman's Club of Matawan, Howell Senior Center, and Woodbridge High School all donated diapers and hygiene products for our clients.
Throughout the month, we set up our Family Justice Center Pumpkin Patch, hosted our annual Amanda's Easel exhibit at JBJ Soul Kitchen, Men of Courage Screening, Pet Fundraiser: A Halloween SPETacular Event, DVAM Symposium, and Trunk-or-Treats at our Monmouth County shelter and Ocean County transitional housing, while joining community partners for events including Ocean Partnership for Children's DV Candlelight Vigil and the Pinwheel Place ribbon cutting. The Kindness Project also filled our Hazlet office lobby with an inspiring chain of kind words and encouraging messages.
Freehold Borough, Keyport, Red Bank, Point Pleasant, Aberdeen, and county commissioners across Monmouth County also recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month through local proclamations.
✨ 50 Events for 50 Years
Our 50th anniversary celebration has been in full swing since the summer, with our 50 for 50 campaign bringing together businesses, community partners, friends, and supporters to celebrate five decades of 180 Turning Lives Around.
A huge thank-you to everyone who hosted, participated in, and supported these events:
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Community Night on the Broadwalk - September 19
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Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group's Caring with Karaoke - September 30
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Jersey Shore Yoga Festival - October 4
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Cars for a Cause at Auto Exotica - October 4
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EMACC Women in Business Self-Defense Class - October 5
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Houlihan's Holmdel Plate It Forward - October 15
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Middletown Day - October 18
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Red Bank Witches Night Out with special events at Amanda Jean NYC and Robinson's Ale House - October 22
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Village Life Shop with Soul, Shine with Impact - October 22
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Elevate Yoga & Wellness Bedtime Yoga Class - October 23
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Jewelry Design Gallery Manalapan Grand Reopening - October 24
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Middletown Mayor's 5k - October 24
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Jets vs Dolphins - October 25
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Texas Roadhouse Holmdel Dine to Donate - October 26
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Piercing for a Purpose with Trademark Boutique and Human Design Studios - November 7
These events are just some of the many ways our community is Lighting the Way Forward during 180’s 50th anniversary year. We’re so grateful to everyone who has made these celebrations possible — and there’s plenty more to come! Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.
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Opportunity: The Holiday Boutique, an annual event for survivors and their families to shop for holiday gifts at no cost while enjoying a hot meal and festive activities. This event serves over 200 families and 450 children!
Location: Hazlet, NJ 07730
*To ensure the safety of our survivors and families, the exact location will be emailed to volunteers in early December.
Date & Time: Volunteers needed for set up/clean up shifts: Monday, 12/14 all day; Tuesday, 12/15 all day; Thursday, 12/17 evening; and Friday, 12/18 morning.
Requirements: Volunteers must be 18+.
Please sign up via SignUpGenius (Access Code: 180HB2026).
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Opportunity: Wine tasting experience benefiting 180.
Location: Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Date: Thursday, January 28
Time: 2 volunteers needed from 6:00-10:00 pm to assist with event set up/clean up, serving food, and other event tasks.
Requirements: Volunteers must be 21+.
Please contact RandiZ@180nj.org to sign up.
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Opportunity: Pet Bowls, an annual event for 180's pet program.
Location: McLoone's Pier House (1 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740)
Date: Thursday, February 4
Time: 4 volunteers needed from 4:30-7:30 pm to help with check in/out, wrapping gifts, engaging with attendees, and other event tasks.
Requirements: Volunteers must be 21+.
Please contact RandiZ@180nj.org to sign up.
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Transportation Support - We are seeking reliable and compassionate volunteers to assist with transportation for residential clients in our Safe House Program. This role is essential in helping clients attend appointments, access resources, and maintain stability. Due to the nature of the program, flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility are key. Read the full volunteer description here.
Childcare Support - We are seeking compassionate, patient, and dependable volunteers to provide childcare support within our Safe House Program. This role supports children residing in the program by offering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment during support groups, activities, and scheduled programming. This is an as-needed, flexible position based on program needs. Read the full volunteer description here.
Please contact CrystalW@180nj.org with any questions or to apply for these roles.
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Childcare Support - We are seeking compassionate, patient, and dependable volunteers to provide childcare support within our Harbour Light Program. This role supports children residing in the program by offering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment during support groups, activities, and scheduled programming. This is an as-needed, flexible position based on program needs. Read the full volunteer description here.
Please contact SunitaR@180nj.org with any questions or to apply for this role.
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180 relies on the support of highly trained volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families during times of crisis. Volunteers provide support and advocacy during hospital medical examinations, police procedures, and through the criminal justice system. These volunteer roles require 40 hours of training and an ongoing commitment.
Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) - Visit our website to learn more about the program and how to apply.
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) - Visit our website to learn more about the program and how to apply.
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2NDFLOOR is 180’s confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. It is the only 180 program serving the entire state, beyond Monmouth County.
2NDFLOOR isn't just answering helpline calls; it can be so much more! Take a look at the new and exciting volunteer opportunities linked below. Each one allows for creativity, flexibility, and encourages our volunteers to use their unique talents, interests, and resources. There are so many ways to help…each one makes a difference.
Visit the 2NDFLOOR website for more information about volunteer opportunities.
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Shop and share our Amazon Wishlist. For your convenience, items will be shipped directly to 180's office.
If you'd like to purchase gifts outside of Amazon, please note: all donations must be brand new; gift cards must be labeled with the amount; and all items must be dropped off in Hazlet by Monday, December 14. Please do not gift wrap your donations. To make arrangements, please contact RandiZ@180nj.org.
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180's Giving Tuesday campaign runs from Tuesday, November 23 to Tuesday, December 1. Please consider making a gift or helping spread the word by sharing 180's social media posts. Thanks to matches from generous donors, every $1 donated equals $5!
Join us at our upcoming event and show your support for 180: Proving Ground Dine to Donate on Wednesday, November 11. 15% of dine-in sales, 10% of take-out sales, and $1 from every specialty cocktail will be donated to 180.
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1 Bethany Rd,
Hazlet, NJ
07730
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