As the world gears up for this year’s
pre-holiday commercial crunch,
it is easy to forget the plight of those for whom poverty makes daily
living difficult and the Christmas season bleak. With the welfare rolls down,
little attention is given to those who no longer quality for assistance but are
forced from one low paying job to another. In the first study conducted on work
First New Jersey, it was found that nearly half of the 500 mothers tracked
are unemployed and most who found work move from one low paid entry level
job to the next with few benefitsand little hope of escaping poverty.
It is with this in mind that we are trying
to assist the working poor
of our community. When the rent, food and other basic needs take up all your
income, Christmas is often a nightmare for these families.
The holiday project run by the social
services department in the
Borough of South Plainfield
is again in full swing. We have numerous families who have asked
for your help. We accept any new item that you might want to donate.
This includes toys, winter clothing of all types
and sizes and all personal needs items. Please give some thought to
your own situation and try to remember the less fortunate of our community.
Your generosity is greatly
appreciated. Any questions concerning this project can be directed to :
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Marge Ackerman at 908-226-7625. |
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Social Services |
