Serve Our Schools
PATERSON CHURCHES JOINING TOGETHER TO SERVE
A joint, unified effort of The Churches of Paterson, organized by key Christian clergy
in partnership with Paterson Public School District.
WHAT?
The purpose of this initiative is to serve our schools and students by providing toiletries to help set up toiletry supply closets in all Paterson Public School locations serving students in grades 6-12. Toiletries can be collected physically (in-kind), or financial donations can be made to help purchase toiletries in bulk. Star of Hope Ministries will help facilitate the collection, purchase, and sorting/preparation of donations with collection boxes, flyers, online donation portal, and volunteer coordination.
WHY?
Paterson Public Schools serves more than 11,500 students in grades 6-12. Every day, hundreds of these children do not have access to much needed toiletries and hygiene items. This lack of hygiene items often leads to shame, bullying, and absenteeism. The school district is faced with many challenges each year, and does not have the budget to set up this valuable resource for their students. The church of Paterson, in its many expressions, is strategically positioned to help meet this need.
The scripture speaks of “seeking the welfare of the city” in which you’re planted.
We as the church have a great opportunity to display John 17 Unity in a very tangible way.
The Church of Paterson, when functioning as one body, will be a blessing to our neighbors and the children of our city.
There is great power and potential when we work TOGETHER…we can accomplish much more than we could accomplish individually.
Star of Hope Ministries
Star of Hope Ministries, Inc. is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
All gifts given are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
LEARN MOREHOW CAN YOU HELP?
– Pray for our children, schools, teachers, leadership, and for this entire initiative.
– Host a toiletries collection in your church or community.
– Help collect funds for the purchase of toiletries in bulk.
– Share about this initiative with others (Other leaders and those in your networks/churches).
– Solicit volunteers to help with sorting, packing, and preparation of supplies.
GIRLS TOILETRIES LIST
– Bar Soap
– Body Wash
– Shampoo
– Conditioner
– Skin Moisturizer
– Deodorant
– Shaving Cream/Gel for women
– Disposable razors for women
– Feminine Napkins
– Tampons
– Combs
– Hairbrushes
– Hair styling products
– Hair ties
BOYS TOILETRIES LIST
– Bar Soap
– Body Wash
– Shampoo
– Conditioner
– Deodorant
– Shaving Cream/Gel
– Disposable razors for men
– Combs
– Hairbrushes
– Hair styling products
OTHER ITEMS
– Dental Floss
– Toothbrushes
– Toothpaste
– Nail Clippers
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To request more information, flyers, collection boxes, supply lists, or other items,
please contact Star of Hope Ministries at
info@sohm.org 973-742-1222 x21