Address
5075 Spruce Ave,
Egg Harbor Township NJ 08234
Contact Person
Jenny Reed
Phone Number
(609) 457-0273
jenny@reedsorganicfarm.org
Organization's Website
Reedsfarm.org
Brief Description of Organization
A Meaningful Purpose, Inc. at Reed's Farm is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2020 to address the needs of food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic County, NJ. The farm operates year-round utilizing organic and regenerative practices, hosts a sanctuary for farm animals, and provides educational and vocational programming to local schools and organizations with a focus on individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Address
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234
Contact Person
Amy Cook-Menzel
Phone Number
609-272-6934
amenzel@acua.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization ACUA manages waste in Atlantic County and has been recognized for environmental initiatives such as the Jersey Atlantic Wind Farm at its wastewater treatment facility in Atlantic City and many other innovative projects. ACUA does a lot of education and outreach through tours and programs for the public. ACUA often seeks volunteers for work in its native plant gardens, greenhouse and also for cleanups.
Address
49 Avenel Blvd. Long Branch, NJ 07740
Contact Person
Toni Groet
Phone Number
732-872-0111
tgroet@cleanoceanaction.org
Organization's Website https://cleanoceanaction.org/be-the-solution-to-ocean-pollution
Brief Description of Organization
Our goal is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York coast. Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education, and citizen action. Our successful campaigns: Improve programs and laws that protect public health at swimming beaches, reduce plastics and litter that pollute waterways, spoil beautiful beaches, and harm or kill marine life including turtles, whales, seals, birds, and fish, protect coasts from oil and gas drilling in the ocean, including Maine to Florida, establish the nation’s first Clean Ocean Zone to start a national chain reaction for all coasts, reduce toxins in waterways to ensure fish and shellfish are free of pollution and safe to eat, and educate and motivate citizens from the small to the tall.
Address
53 E. Washington Avenue, Pleasantville NJ 08232
Contact Person
Andy Cowgill
Phone Number
609-646-9814
Brief Description of Organization
This is an organization dedicated to advocating for the poor of Atlantic City & its surrounding areas. They are located in Pleasantville. They assist people with their utilities, running fundraisers,providing a multitude of advocacy services. Currently they are running a campaign to fight the privatization of AC water.
Address
Hammonton Town Hall
100 Central Ave., Hammonton NJ 08037
Contact Person
Amy Menzel
Phone Number
609-335-2750
hammontongreencommittee@gmail.com
Organization's Website
https://hammontongreencommittee.com/
Brief Description of Organization
The Hammonton Green Committee is a group of volunteers who work to make our community more aware, resilient, and more sustainable. We take on projects and plan events that will help reduce our collective carbon footprint and educate citizens about environmental responsibility in South Jersey and beyond.