D.L.E.A.C.S. Bookbag Giveaway
D.L.E.A.C.S. Bookbag Giveaway

When: September 1, 2023

Where: Dr Lena Edwards Academic School

Start Time: 9:00 am

End Time: 12:00 pm

Brief Description:

While Supplies Last! Dr Lena Edwards Academic School is having a bookbag giveaway! Children must be present to receive a bookbag. Jersey City's Division of Community Health and Wellness will also be there to give out helpful health related information! Please come visit!

Back To School Girl Power Event
Back To School Girl Power Event

When: September 1, 2023

Where: JCFPL Miller Branch Auditorium

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

The Flow Initiative has partnered with Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ to bring their Back to School Girl Power Event this Friday at 2 PM. The Jersey City Dept. of Health & Human Services’ Division of Community Health & Wellness will be presenting an educational workshop and providing literature and giveaways at the event!

Medicinal Garden Tour
Medicinal Garden Tour

When: September 2, 2023

Where: Riverview Community Garden

Start Time: 12:00 am

End Time: 12:00 pm

Brief Description:

Come learn about the medicinal plants we're growing in the garden, including comfrey, stinging nettle, marshmallow, elecampane, motherwort, sage, chamomile and more!

Food Pantry Distribution
Food Pantry Distribution

When: September 2, 2023

Where: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

Start Time: 9:00 am

End Time: 12:00 pm

Brief Description:

Every Saturday, the food pantry distributes various food items according to what is available. These items often include meat, bread, dairy, veggies, canned goods, and grains. All are welcome!

Health Education/Screening
Health Education/Screening

When: September 6, 2023

Where: PACO

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

JC Division of Community Health and Wellness with the partnership of Alliance is having health screenings such as blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol as well as helpful health related information. This will only be provided for the residents of PACO.

Student Greeting First Day of School
Student Greeting First Day of School

When: September 7, 2023

Where: Henry Snyder High School

Start Time: 8:00 am

End Time: 9:00 am

Brief Description:

The Snyder Alumni Association organization and members will be out in force to meet and greet new and returning Snyder students on the first day of School at Snyder High School @ 8am sharp. Pencils (2 per student) will begiven to all students, freshmen first on the first day and then other students while supply (500) last.