Environmental Justice
ACUA
Address
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
Amy 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.
Transportation Provided
No
Save Barnegat Bay
Address
117 Haines Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
Contact Person
Graceanne Taylor
Phone Number
732-830-3600
education@savebarnegatbay.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Grassroots nonprofit focusing on advocacy and education.
Transportation Provided
No
Surfrider Foundation South Jersey
Address
PO Box 202, Absecon, NJ 08201
Contact Person
Danielle Plá
Phone Number
609-501-3840
chair@southjersey.surfrider.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. We focus on 5 initiatives: Clean Water, Coast & Climate, Plastic Reduction, Ocean Protection and Beach Access. Our model is to engage environmental experts to create solutions, unite local and national resources to protect the coast, and leverage our local chapter network’s knowledge with a national perspective. The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Our irreplaceable national network of chapter volunteers serves as the first response to local threats in coastal communities across the US. They are the boots on the ground who collaborate on both the local and national level with regional staff and issue experts to carry out our mission through campaign, program and educational initiatives in their local communities.
Transportation Provided
No
New Jersey Forest Service
Address
495 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson Twp. NJ 08527
Contact Person
Jane Mattson
Phone Number
732-928-2360
jane.mattson@dep.nj.gov
Organization's Website
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/index.html
Brief Description of Organization
The NJ Forest Service offers outdoor education programs for the general public and for schools. Our property has a visitor center, classroom and hiking trails on 840-acres of forestland, the Toms River and a tree nursery with greenhouses.
Transportation Provided
No
South Jersey Horse Rescue
Address
5745 Pleasant Mills Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Contact Person
Ellen Strack
Phone Number
609-965-0274
southjerseyhorserescue@comcast.net
Organization's Website
www.southjerseyhorserescue.org
Brief Description of Organization
Rehab, rescue and sanctuary for abused slaughter bound horses.
Transportation Provided
No
Cycle Farms
Address
269 N Leipzig Ave Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Contact Person
Melanie Schroer
Phone Number
609-432-1823
cyclefarms@gmail.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We raise pastured chickens, as well as hay and grain. Chemical-free/organic. Volunteers may assist with chicken feeding, pen movement, egg cleaning/packaging, construction/maintenance, and other farm chores.
Transportation Provided
No
Eastern Service Workers Association
Address
53 E Washington Ave. Pleasantvile, NJ, 08232
Contact Person
John Sherfey
Phone Number
609-646-9814
Call them directly
Brief Description of Organization
Helps the community with a variety of issues, focusing on those who are low income. We hold clothing and food drives, provides free medical services, legal advice and various other types of assistance. Eastern Service Workers is a great organization for someone who doesn't have a lot of volunteering experience. They are able to train and onboard volunteers quickly and easily and they work on weekdays, weeknights and weekends. They will train people to advocates and canvassers.
Transportation Provided
No
Alliance for a Living Ocean ALO
Address
P.O. Box 2250, Long Beach Township, NJ 08008
Contact Person
Casey Deacon
Phone Number
609-494-7800
info@alolbi.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Environmental Nonprofit 501c3 Organization established in 1987. We champion every step towards living a life with less plastic. From hosting beach clean ups to educating on the harmful effects of plastic pollution in our oceans, our mission is to safeguard our shores for future generations.
Transportation Provided
No
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Address
17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton, NJ, 08088
Contact Person
Heidi Yeh
Phone Number
609-859-8860 ext 122
heidi@pinelandsalliance.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
PPA is the leading voice for protecting the natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Pinelands. PPA is the primary 'watch-dog' of all activity at the Pinelands Commission and works to educate residents on civic engagement with their municipal and state government. We are pioneering efforts to create more accessible recreation opportunities for those with disabilities through our "Pinelands is for Everyone" initiative. We do the hands-on work needed to keep the Pinelands clean by hosting clean-up events and we facilitate the expansion of green stormwater infrastructure. Through close partnerships with the Hammonton Health Coalition and the Opportunity League of Burlington City, we work to further wellness in underserved communities both inside and outside of the Pinelands.
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic County Government
Address
1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Elizabeth D'Ancona
Phone Number
(609) 343-2212
dancona_elizabeth@aclink.org
Organization's Website
https://www.atlantic-county.org/
Brief Description of Organization
Local Government
Transportation Provided
No