Crafts 4 Hope Community Blog

We stopped in the Salvation Army in the Month of May and Quality Care Services inc., Early Head Start had a display table. Interested in community resources, I stopped and talked with them and found out that they were now recruiting babies 0-3 years old to join one of their 4 locations for FREE services. They have FREE Children Services and FREE Parent Services. For the 0-3 year olds they have Diapers and Wipes are provided during the program. Health Screenings, Individualized Education and Nutritional food is provided. For the parents, their Early Head Start program has monly parent meetings, parent policy council, parent community resources and fatherhood activities. For your convenience, here are the locations and contact information for anyone that is interested: Bridgeton Location: GOLDEN GATE DEVELOPMENT CENTER IV 41 N. Pearl Street Millville Location: GOLDEN GATE MILLVILLE 250 Rieck Ave Vineland Location: GOLDEN GATE CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER II ...

The Struggle Is Real September 9th is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. It is a time when the WCTU promotes the importance of abstinence through educating the public. In 1966, at Newcomb Hospital in Vineland, New Jersey, a baby girl was born three months premature, weighing only 3.2 pounds. The room was filled with excitement, but it quickly turned to concern as the baby did not cry, open her eyes, or respond to touch or sound. Nurses and doctors exchanged frantic whispers, trying to figure out what to do next. The baby was rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she stayed for the next three months. Her mother was informed that the infant was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Failure to Thrive, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Overcome with guilt for not following medical advice to abstain from smoking and drinking during pregnancy, the mother chose to leave the newborn in the care of the hospital and Child Protective Services upon discharge and did not retu...

The NJ-WCTU Prayer Breakfast held on May 3rd, 2025 at the Ramada Inn in Vineland, NJ was a deeply spiritual event. Sister Geraldine King, the NJ-WCTU Christian Outreach Director, introduced the gathering, followed by a call to worship led by Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Salem, NJ. The opening prayer was offered by St. John Pentecostal Church from Cedarville, NJ, and the scripture reading was conducted by Faith Baptist Church of Pleasantville, NJ. The Praise dance mime ministry was excellently performed by Union Baptist Temple of Bridgeton, NJ. Attendees also engaged in meaningful fellowship, with some receiving $10.00 gift certificates from Wawa. The event was marked by an atmosphere of love, praise, and prayer to the Lord above. Various area churches gathered to pray for different aspects of society. Love Oasis Church in Vineland, NJ prayed for the nation's government and military. New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville, NJ focused on health, healing, and those who are sick or shut...

I am 58 years old and I don't recall ever hearing the story of Eutychus falling asleep in church and falling out a window to his death. That being said, enjoy this crossword puzzle. Down #1 I just gave you the answer. Enjoy the rest! Spoiler Alert: The answer is below:

The children were found. They passed in the blaze when a building collapsed - CRAFTS FOR HOPE FOUNDATION would be forever grateful for your help. The recent box of crafts and clothes will be going to help my community Monday. God bless these families 🙏😭 Crafts 4 Hope will be helping Cristy Funeral Home and will be serving as a collection point for goods and items for the families. We will be working with Gateway Community Center and other organizations that are helping. Donations can be dropped off to the funeral home office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. We also have an outside donation drop off bin for any donations after those hours under the rear portico of the funeral home.(please be advised, this area is monitored by camera). Pictures have been added to show the location of the outside bin on the property. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 856-825-0314 Also, we have been provided with a starting list of items needed, p...