Rent Party Pantry, Inc.

When it comes to making life easier for our neighbors, especially in times like these, the South Orange/Maplewood community is extraordinary.  Now in its 23rd year, the South Orange Maplewood School District’s Parenting Center Annual Holiday Toy Drive provides holiday gifts for children in our school district-last year our toy drive benefitted over 500 children in 160 families in our two communities. And each year we count on all of you to help us bring the spirit of the holidays to our entire community so we can share in the joyous celebrations that mark this time of year.
 
Due to the continuation of safety precautions due to COVID-19, we will not be able to accept donations of toys this year.    Your tax-deductible gift will allow us purchase gifts from local stores and distribute them to our families. Despite the hardships the coronavirus has caused, we can still continue to ensure all our MAPSO families feel the holiday love-join us and give ASAP! 
 Rest assured, 100% of the money donated will be used to buy gifts.  
 
On behalf of the South Orange Maplewood School District Parenting Center, we offer our heart-felt thanks for your generosity. As always, MAPSO makes the best neighbors!
 
We hope this holiday season is your best, and that you all remain safe.  
 
South Orange Maplewood School District’s Parenting Center

South Orange and Maplewood announce the COVID-19: SOMA Family Support Fund

As we enact precautions to prevent community coronavirus spread, we want to take special steps to support some of our vulnerable families. With our schools closing, children will be home and shouldn’t be in group settings where they may come into contact with COVID-19. Some of our families don’t have the luxury of working from home or hiring in-home childcare while they continue to work. Some of our families have parents who work in the health care sector and so are needed on the front lines to battle this virus. Hourly wage earners who need to stay home with their children and those that now need paid childcare services will soon face harsh economic realities. We have rallied to provide non-perishable food for these families – no surprise in our giving community; we are creating this fund to also provide financial support.

With your help, we will be providing vulnerable families here in South Orange and Maplewood with financial assistance as we navigate this uncertain and evolving situation. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. 

To help us get the word out, please share this link to your contacts and social media venues.

COVID-19: Family Support Fund is a joint initiative undertaken by South Orange Village and Maplewood Township and administered by The Parenting Center of SOMSD. A special thanks to Rent Party  for their partnership in providing logistical assistance in launching an online fundraiser.

Thank you Sheena Collum, Frank McGehee , Greg Lembrich, Karen Weiland, and Chris Dickson, for rallying our community to support our vulnerable families!

A joint effort of the SOMSD Parenting Center, Rent Party, MAPSO Cares, and SOMA Justice - all proceeds will go to ensuring that no student is turned away during lunch due to insufficient funds and also launching a new weekend program for high school students faced with food insecurity.

The Big Event - Donate Here or at the Door (no minimum required).  

Join us for South Orange Village President Sheena Collum's Birthday 'Party for a Purpose" which will take place on Saturday, November 18th from 6pm-9pm at the home of John & Patty Brown-Christenson, 48 Crest Drive, South Orange.

If we all do a little, collectively we can do a lot!