SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154 donated $1,500 to the local organization Girls Helping Girls. Period. The money was a portion of the Gratitude Grant awarded from the Elks National Foundation. Girls Helping Girls. Period., created from a one-time collection drive in 2015, is now a […]
MAHWAH, NJ — This past year, as communities across New Jersey and the country faced an array of challenges caused by the pandemic, concern over racial injustice unrest and natural disasters, unsung heroes stepped up to help feed, comfort and educate their neighbors, and in other ways protect public health and safety. On Friday, May […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Sisters Emma and Quinn Joy of South Orange founded Girls Helping Girls. Period, a nonprofit organization that provides feminine hygiene products to girls and adults who cannot afford them, and, as members of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, one of four houses of worship that supports the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In 2014, Emma and Quinn Joy of South Orange, now ages 17 and 13, respectively, heeded the call to give back to the wider community when they founded Girls Helping Girls. Period., a nonprofit organization that provides feminine hygiene products to teens and adults who cannot afford them. Now, members of […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange recently sponsored a pound fit class to benefit Girls Helping Girls. Period., which distributes feminine hygiene products to girls and women in need. Approximately two dozen women, whose children attend the religious school or are synagogue members, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Back by popular demand, the Wellness Extravaganza held last year by South Orange Middle School returned with new vendors and new entertainment as students, parents, faculty and community members gathered in various parts of the school Thursday, May 12, for the main event, which featured booths from various health and wellness […]