C ommUnitY n eWS Giving Back Matters

from 2023-04-15 - The Manchester Times

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MANCHESTER – Most nonprofits need all the help they can get, which inspired three local nonprofits to help each other, creating opportunities for inclusion, and in turn, feeding the homeless. Giving Back Matters, a NJ Nonprofit 501c3 Corporation, Just Believe Inc, a NJ 501c3 Organization, and the Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club, a NJ Nonprofit are celebrating their collaboration in hopes of bringing awareness to this critical issue.

Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club supplied fresh food and fruit, to which Giving Back Matters accepted. The main objective of Giving Back Matters is to be a liaison/resource center for other community organizations in providing much needed services to the residents of the community. Just Believe Inc accepted the food. Their organization’s purpose is to provide support and bring hope to those in helpless situations. Just Believe Inc was able to prepare and deliver meals

(eggplant parmigiana, grilled cheese sandwiches, mandarins, and more) to the homeless throughout the community, to include the homeless camp sites.

Giving Back Matters’ mission is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing services through community involvement. This is accomplished by empowering individuals and families with enough information and an array of services, which enables informed decisions to be made. Additionally, this helps to stabilize the community and empowers its residents to improve their quality of life.

Just Believe Inc’s mission is to help the homeless and disenfranchised progress from homelessness to contributing members of society; through outreach advocacy, Code Blue warming centers and affordable housing. They will work with non-profit and for-profit organizations to help people lead self-sustaining lives. Just Believe Inc’s philosophy is that “We are All Only Human” and they believe in Restoring Hope in Humanity.

The Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club’s mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.

Giving Back Matters, Just Believe Inc, and the Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club believe their collaboration is incredibly meaningful because it is one way to show their commitment to fighting hunger. When efforts are combined, a greater impact is achieved.

Giving Back Matters, Just Believe Inc., and the Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club desires to continue feeding those in need and providing other needed services throughout communities. Giving Back Matters is collaborating with Ocean County Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) to bring awareness to energy assistance programs. CARC will complete all the paperwork needed for the program, beginning to the end, free of charge. Just Believe Inc is obtaining an additional housing facility for the homeless, especially our veterans. The Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club arranges free eye exams, especially for the children.

All the nonprofit sectors, corporations, community organizations, government agencies and food suppliers are invited to come together to do good for those in need. Monetary donations; as well as, food, clothes, and hygiene products are much needed in building awareness and fostering positive relationships in the community. You are thanked in advance for your anticipated satisfactory support. Let’s build a beautiful community!

Brian Hewlett, Chief Operations Oﬃcer, Giving Back Matters, a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation, 732-730-4727, 550 Route 530 Ste 3, Whiting NJ 08759.

Paul J Hulse, President/CEO, Just Believe Inc, a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, 732-279-NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753.