South Jersey Bead Society's community outreach initiatives include:
Annual monetary gift to Beads of Courage (https://beadsofcourage.org) to benefit children coping with serious illness as they use beads to record and describe their courageous healing journey.
Donations of books, beads and/or supplies to arts organizations, senior centers and nonprofit organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester County and Camp Bright Feathers (YMCA of the Pines).
Direct contributions of time, member talent and supplies to make projects with guests of organizations such as Ronald McDonald House and the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home.
Donation of beads to organizations such as Beat It Beads, inspiring and empowering women who are coping with breast cancer.
Your bead related community service outreach ideas are welcome.