Dear Friends,


First off, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.


Secondly, I know your inbox is likely already full today.


Tomorrow, Giving Tuesday, brings an outpouring of requests from organizations doing incredible work, and it can feel like everyone is asking for something at once.

I want to start by simply acknowledging that.


And with that said...thank you for opening this email anyway.


Because of you, we are already at 95% of our Giving Tuesday goal, and that tells us something powerful: even in a day crowded with worthy causes, you still choose to show up for the families, youth, and recovery communities who rely on Prevention Links. We are so close, and your support today could help us cross that finish line.


We only need one hundred $30 donors to reach our 100%.


When you give to Prevention Links, your generosity turns into real moments of hope across Union, Middlesex, and Hudson counties:


  • A grandparent walking through the doors of a Family Success Center and finding comfort, connection, and a place to breathe.
  • Someone in recovery stepping into a peer-led meeting and realizing they’re not alone.
  • A teenager discovering a safe space where they can talk openly about their stress, their fears, and their dreams, without judgment.


Every dollar you give today helps make moments like these possible.


And here’s what your Giving Tuesday gift - whether $10, $25, or whatever feels right - makes happen immediately:


  • A family in crisis gets support the very same day.
  • A person in recovery finds understanding and community instead of isolation.
  • A young person gets the tools and guidance they need to grow, heal, and thrive.


We’re asking for your help in three simple but powerful ways:


1. Make a Giving Tuesday gift.

Every contribution...large or small...pushes us closer to 100% and strengthens the safety net our communities rely on.


2. Share the campaign.

Forward this email, share a post, or text a friend. Your voice amplifies our mission.


3. Consider becoming a monthly donor.

Even a small recurring gift helps us keep our services strong all year long.


If Prevention Links has touched your life - or if you believe in building communities where prevention, recovery, and family support are accessible to everyone - I hope you’ll include us in your Giving Tuesday giving.


With your help, we will reach 100% and step into the new year ready to meet the needs of every child, every family, and every person who turns to us.


Thank you for your generosity, your belief in this work, and for being part of the Prevention Links family.

P.S. Have something you want me to cover in this newsletter? Just reply here and let me know!

Program Highlights

Wic Assistance

🗓️ Dec 1 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

📍Bayway Family Success Center, Elizabethport


The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program now offers appointments at the Bayway Family Success Center! Appointments will be held every first Monday and third Tuesday of Every month.

Winter Wonder Makers

🗓️ Dec 2 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

📍Skyway Family Success Center, Jersey City


A fun craft program filled with snowy, sparkly, holiday-inspired projects. Each session encourages imagination, self-expression, and critical thinking skills while building friendships with their peers. *OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES

Washington Park Christmas

Tree Lighting

🗓️ Dec 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

📍Join Palisades Family Success Center at Washington Park, Union City


Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the Palisades Family Success Center at the Washington Park Christmas Tree Lighting! Join us for an evening filled with festive lights, music, and community cheer as families come together to watch the tree glow for the first time this season.

Holiday Blues

🗓️ Dec 4 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

📍Jointly hosted by NJ4S and Bayway Family Success Center, Elizabethport


Have you noticed a drastic change in your mood during the holidays? You may be experiencing holiday blues. Don’t worry, the Bayway Family Success Center and NJ4s Union Center are here to help.


Join our holiday blues workshop, where we’ll discuss strategies and resources for navigating this season with a more positive attitude.

Courageous Caregivers

🗓️ Dec 5 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

📍Greenway Family Success Center, Avenel


Licensed clinical social worker and author, Lena Suarez-Angelino, will host a monthly group for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, disabilities, or developmental delays. This group offers a safe, supportive space to share experiences, receive guidance, and connect with others facing similar challenges. No formal diagnosis is required to participate.

Prevention Links is a private, non-profit organization with a history dating back to 1971. With community being defined as any environment where people live, work, or learn, the goal of Prevention Links is to pull together all available resources to eliminate the deleterious effects of drugs, alcohol, violence, and inadequate educational and health institutions in our communities


Our mission is to foster healthy sustainable communities by empowering people through education, collaboration and by serving as the linkage to resources.



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