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GLEN RIDGE — A group of Glen Ridge High School juniors spent their Saturday making spooky crafts for Halloween with the residents at Family of Caring at Montclair.
The event was organized through Hands 4 Hope, a student-led service group founded by junior Esmae Keswin, which connects teens, senior citizens and children through art projects that promote kindness and connection.
Keswin said the goal was to bring a little joy and creativity into the residents’ weekend.
Above, Esmae Keswin tracing a ghost as part of a craft she made with seniors
“We wanted to give them something fun to do and let them use their creativity,” she said. “It doesn’t take a lot to make someone’s day, sometimes it’s just sitting together and making ghosts out of cotton balls. They brighten our day as much as we brighten theirs.”
Hands 4 Hope also recently raised $1,000 for CASA of Essex County, supporting the organization’s mission to advocate for children in foster care. The group plans to continue its outreach this winter with more art-based service events at local care facilities.
For more information or to volunteer, visit the group’s Instagram page @hands4hopegr.
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