How to Help: Looking for Teen Volunteers

• Pass It Along's Service Corps, a service/leadership program for teen volunteers, is accepting applications through Monday, September 30.

This free after-school program meets once a week for students in grades 9-12. They participate in team-building activities, learn life skills, and explore how they want to change the world.

For more information, email [email protected]

• Sussex County Associations of Realtors (SCAR) Community Outreach, in partnership with Nick's Hope, will host a coat drive to support underserved residents across the county.

Residents are invited to donate gently used coats for all ages and sizes.

“We are asking for gently used, freshly laundered coats in all sizes with no holes, broken zippers or missing buttons,” said Heidi Byrne, president of SCAR Community Outreach.

“There are communities in our county that could really benefit from a warm coat this winter, and this is a great way to make a difference.”

Coats can be dropped off at Realty Executives, 54 Woodport Road, Sparta, and Keller Williams, 25 Theatre Center, Sparta.

All donations must be received by November 9th.

Family Promise will host a Nick's Hope pop-up event at First Presbyterian Church, 54 High St., Newton, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, where residents in need will be able to pick out a coat for free.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to clear out their closets and help someone in need right here in our community,” said Jeannette Burke, co-chair of SCAR Community Outreach.

For more information, contact Burke at 973-670-1960 or Byrne at 443-562-3795.

Please send information about other ways to help those in need to [email protected]